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ZIP 96797

Part of Waipahu, HI
Pop. 72,435·Honolulu County·16th most expensive ZIP in Hawaii
Median rent (all units)
$2,876/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.7%
Month-over-Month
+3.7%
vs US Median
+$911
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ZIP 96797 · $2,876
More expensive than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,730
1 BR
$1,850
2 BR
$2,430
3 BR
$3,380
4 BR+
$4,080
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
$34,512/yr
At $2,876/mo median
Location
StateHI
CountyHonolulu County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.7% YoY, +3.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 96797 (Waipahu, HI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 26% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
72,435
Median income
$114,654
Median age
42
Renters
32.7%
Age distribution
19.6%
22.8%
23.1%
13.9%
20.5%
Under 1819.6%
18–3422.8%
35–5423.1%
55–6413.9%
65+20.5%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
64.9%
22.8%
White4.5%
Black1.3%
Hispanic6.5%
Asian64.9%
Other22.8%
Education (25+)
29.3%
34.8%
26%
No HS diploma10%
HS diploma29.3%
Some college34.8%
Bachelor's+26%
Housing tenure
67.3%
32.7%
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 96797 in Waipahu, HI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,883 → $2,876
up 52.7%
Income
$97,875 → $114,654
up 17.1%
Population
72,943 → 72,435
down 0.7%
Renter share
32.6% → 32.7%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
24.9% → 26%
+1.1 pts
Median age
39.9 → 42
+2.1 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 96797 in Waipahu, HI has increased from $1,883 to $2,876, a 52.7% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $97,875 in 2021 to $114,654 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 96797 in Waipahu, HI market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 96797 covers Waipahu, HI. The median rent here is $2,876/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 30% of local median household income ($114,654/yr), ZIP 96797 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 96797?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 96797 (Waipahu, HI) is $2,876. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 96797 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 96797's median rent of $2,876/mo is $911 (46%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 96797 compare to other ZIPs in Hawaii?

ZIP 96797 falls in the middle range for Hawaii, ranking #16 out of 29 ZIPs at $2,876/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 96797?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $115,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,876/mo in ZIP 96797. The local median household income is $114,654/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 96797?

Rent in ZIP 96797 has increased 10.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 96797 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 96797 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,876/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($114,654/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 96797 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 96797 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.7% of ZIP 96797 households are renters, while 67.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 96797 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 96797 compare to the rest of Waipahu?

ZIP 96797 sits right at the Waipahu citywide median of $2,876/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 96797 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 96797 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,876/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 96797's median household income ($114,654/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 96797 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–11%
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