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ZIP 96814

Part of Honolulu, HI
Pop. 24,689·Honolulu County·13th most expensive ZIP in Hawaii
Median rent (all units)
$3,316/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.2%
Month-over-Month
+3.9%
vs US Median
+$1,351
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 96814 · $3,316
More expensive than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$39,792/yr
At $3,316/mo median
Location
StateHI
CountyHonolulu County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.2% YoY, +3.9% 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
$2,370 → $3,316
up 39.9%
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 39.9% since 2021, going from about $2,370 per month to roughly $3,316 today. Census figures show median household income at $77,768 today, compared with $64,635 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 19.6 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 96814 covers Honolulu, HI. The median rent here is $3,316/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,770/mo.

At 51% of local median household income ($77,768/yr), ZIP 96814 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 96814?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 96814 (Honolulu, HI) is $3,316. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 96814 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 96814's median rent of $3,316/mo is $1,351 (69%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 96814 compare to other ZIPs in Hawaii?

ZIP 96814 falls in the middle range for Hawaii, ranking #13 out of 29 ZIPs at $3,316/mo.

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 $133,000/year (~$64/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,316/mo in ZIP 96814. The local median household income is $77,768/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 96814?

Rent in ZIP 96814 has increased 14.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 96814 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 96814 is considered expensive for renters. At $3,316/mo, rent takes approximately 51% of the local median household income ($77,768/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 96814 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 96814 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.9% of ZIP 96814 households are renters, while 50.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 96814 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 96814 compare to the rest of Honolulu?

ZIP 96814 is pricier than Honolulu as a whole. At $3,316/mo, it's $656 above the Honolulu citywide median of $2,660/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 96814 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 96814 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
51%
EXPENSIVE

At $3,316/mo, rent takes ~51% of ZIP 96814's median household income ($77,768/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 96814 51%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–11%
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