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ZIP 96793

Part of Wailuku, HI
Pop. 32,739·Maui County·6th most expensive ZIP in Hawaii
Median rent (all units)
$3,619/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.2%
Month-over-Month
+8.1%
vs US Median
+$1,654
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ZIP 96793 · $3,619
More expensive than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,760
1 BR
$1,850
2 BR
$2,430
3 BR
$3,150
4 BR+
$3,920
Research median
$2,430/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$43,428/yr
At $3,619/mo median
Location
StateHI
CountyMaui County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.2% YoY, +8.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 96793 (Wailuku, HI) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 29.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,739
Median income
$107,668
Median age
41
Renters
26.1%
Age distribution
23.3%
18%
28.5%
13.2%
17%
Under 1823.3%
18–3418%
35–5428.5%
55–6413.2%
65+17%
Gender
51.3%
48.7%
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Race & ethnicity
17.9%
33.5%
38.3%
White17.9%
Black1.4%
Hispanic8.9%
Asian33.5%
Other38.3%
Education (25+)
34%
30.5%
29.6%
No HS diploma6%
HS diploma34%
Some college30.5%
Bachelor's+29.6%
Housing tenure
73.9%
26.1%
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 96793 in Wailuku, HI has changed in 5 years

Income
$96,695 → $107,668
up 11.3%
Population
32,749 → 32,739
up 0.0%
Renter share
29.5% → 26.1%
-3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
26.6% → 29.6%
+3.0 pts
Median age
38.9 → 41
+2.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $107,668 today, compared with $96,695 five years earlier. About 26.1% of households rent today, against 29.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 26.6% to 29.6%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 96793 covers Wailuku, HI. The median rent here is $3,619/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,430/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($107,668/yr), ZIP 96793 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 96793?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 96793 (Wailuku, HI) is $3,619. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 96793 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 96793's median rent of $3,619/mo is $1,654 (84%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 96793 compare to other ZIPs in Hawaii?

ZIP 96793 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Hawaii, ranking #6 out of 29 ZIPs tracked at $3,619/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 96793?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $145,000/year (~$70/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,619/mo in ZIP 96793. The local median household income is $107,668/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 96793?

Rent in ZIP 96793 has increased 6.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 96793 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 96793 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,619/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($107,668/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 96793 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 96793 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.1% of ZIP 96793 households are renters, while 73.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 96793 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 96793 compare to the rest of Wailuku?

ZIP 96793 is more affordable than Wailuku overall. At $3,619/mo, it's $72 below the Wailuku citywide median of $3,691/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 96793 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 96793 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $3,619/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 96793's median household income ($107,668/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 96793 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–11%
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