ZIP Code · HI

ZIP 96813

Part of Honolulu, HI

Pop. 26,766·Honolulu County·15th most expensive ZIP in Hawaii

Median rent (all units)

$2,988/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.4%

Month-over-Month

+0.8%

vs US Median

+$1,056

Reported rents

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ZIP 96813 · $2,988

More expensive than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,630

1 BR

$1,750

2 BR

$2,290

3 BR

$3,180

4 BR+

$3,840

Research median

$2,290/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 96813 usually run 0.5% below trend in January and 0.5% above it in October, about $30 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 96813 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Hawaii

Rent in ZIP 96813 changed +4.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 23 Hawaii ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.3%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($91,690) is $2,292 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,290); a 3-bedroom is $3,180.

Rank in Honolulu

7th cheapest of 10 ZIP codes in Honolulu.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 96826, 2 miles away, rents for 27% less ($2,184/mo), about $9,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 96813. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$35,856/yr

At $2,988/mo median

Location

CityHonolulu

StateHI

CountyHonolulu County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.4% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 96813 (Honolulu, HI) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 48.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

26,766

Median income

$91,690

Median age

42.8

Renters

45.6%

Age distribution

13.9%

22.7%

29.6%

14%

19.8%

Under 1813.9%

18–3422.7%

35–5429.6%

55–6414%

65+19.8%

Gender

49.8%

50.2%

Male49.8%

Female50.2%

Race & ethnicity

16%

47.8%

25.6%

White16%

Black3.4%

Hispanic7.3%

Asian47.8%

Other25.6%

Education (25+)

18.8%

28.5%

48.6%

No HS diploma4.1%

HS diploma18.8%

Some college28.5%

Bachelor's+48.6%

Housing tenure

54.4%

45.6%

Owner54.4%

Renter45.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 96813 in Honolulu, HI has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,326 → $2,988

up 28.5%

Income

$83,804 → $91,690

up 9.4%

Population

25,292 → 26,766

up 5.8%

Renter share

47.5% → 45.6%

-1.9 pts

Bachelor's+

46.3% → 48.6%

+2.3 pts

Median age

44.2 → 42.8

-1.4 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 96813 in Honolulu, HI paid around $2,326 a month. That figure now sits near $2,988, up 28.5% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $83,804 to $91,690 across the same window, up 9.4% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 96813 in Honolulu, HI adding about 1,474 residents over the five-year window, up 5.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 47.5% to 45.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 46.3% to 48.6% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 96813 in Honolulu, HI look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 96813 covers Honolulu, HI. The median rent here is $2,988/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,750/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,290/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($91,690/yr), ZIP 96813 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 96813?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $120,000/year (about $58/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,988/mo in ZIP 96813. The local median household income is $91,690/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 96813?

Rent in ZIP 96813 has risen 4.4% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 96813?

Asking rents in ZIP 96813 are usually lowest in January, about 0.5% below their yearly trend, and highest in October, about 0.5% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $30 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 96813 compare to other ZIPs in Hawaii?

ZIP 96813 is in the middle among Hawaii ZIP codes for rent, ranking #15 of 30 at $2,988/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 96813 changed +4.4%, against a typical +5.3% across the 23 Hawaii ZIP codes Zillow tracks.