ZIP Code · HI

ZIP 96814

Part of Honolulu, HI

Pop. 24,689·Honolulu County·11th most expensive ZIP in Hawaii

Median rent (all units)

$3,183/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.2%

vs US Median

+$1,251

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 96814 · $3,183

More expensive than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,970

1 BR

$2,110

2 BR

$2,770

3 BR

$3,850

4 BR+

$4,650

Research median

$2,770/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

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 96814 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2016.

Past year vs. the rest of Hawaii

Rent in ZIP 96814 changed +3.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 23 Hawaii ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +5.3%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 96814 rose 20.8% while median household income rose 22.9% ($63,283 to $77,768). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 96814 is 29.2% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($77,768) is $1,944 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($1,970).

Rank in Honolulu

9th cheapest of 10 ZIP codes in Honolulu.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 96826, 1 mile away, rents for 31% less ($2,184/mo), about $12,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 96814. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$38,196/yr

At $3,183/mo median

Location

CityHonolulu

StateHI

CountyHonolulu County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.1% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 96814 (Honolulu, HI) is roughly split between renters and owners, 49.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

24,689

Median income

$77,768

Median age

44.2

Renters

49.9%

Age distribution

24%

31.4%

13.3%

19.9%

Under 1811.3%

18–3424%

35–5431.4%

55–6413.3%

65+19.9%

Gender

54.3%

45.7%

Male54.3%

Female45.7%

Race & ethnicity

15.6%

60.4%

17%

White15.6%

Black1.4%

Hispanic5.5%

Asian60.4%

Other17%

Education (25+)

19.5%

24.2%

49.2%

No HS diploma7.1%

HS diploma19.5%

Some college24.2%

Bachelor's+49.2%

Housing tenure

50.1%

49.9%

Owner50.1%

Renter49.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 96814 in Honolulu, HI has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,451 → $3,183

up 29.9%

Income

$64,635 → $77,768

up 20.3%

Population

22,880 → 24,689

up 7.9%

Renter share

58.4% → 49.9%

-8.5 pts

Bachelor's+

42.9% → 49.2%

+6.3 pts

Median age

46.5 → 44.2

-2.3 yrs

Rent in ZIP 96814 in Honolulu, HI has climbed 29.9% since 2021, going from about $2,451 per month to roughly $3,183 today. Census figures show median household income at $77,768 today, compared with $64,635 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 9.6 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 22,880 to 24,689 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.9% change. About 49.9% of households rent today, against 58.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 42.9% to 49.2%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 96814 covers Honolulu, HI. The median rent here is $3,183/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,770/mo.

At 49% of local median household income ($77,768/yr), ZIP 96814 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 96814?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $127,000/year (about $61/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,183/mo in ZIP 96814. The local median household income is $77,768/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 96814?

Rent in ZIP 96814 has risen 3.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2016.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 96814?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 96814 rose 20.8% while median household income rose 22.9%, from $63,283 to $77,768. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 96814 compare to other ZIPs in Hawaii?

ZIP 96814 is in the middle among Hawaii ZIP codes for rent, ranking #11 of 30 at $3,183/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 96814 changed +3.1%, against a typical +5.3% across the 23 Hawaii ZIP codes Zillow tracks.