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ZIP 96816

Part of Honolulu, HI
Pop. 50,883·Honolulu County·17th most expensive ZIP in Hawaii
Median rent (all units)
$2,861/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.6%
Month-over-Month
+6.2%
vs US Median
+$896
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ZIP 96816 · $2,861
More expensive than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,760
1 BR
$1,890
2 BR
$2,480
3 BR
$3,450
4 BR+
$4,160
Research median
$2,480/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
$34,332/yr
At $2,861/mo median
Location
StateHI
CountyHonolulu County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.6% YoY, +6.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 96816 (Honolulu, HI) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 48.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,883
Median income
$114,609
Median age
46.3
Renters
37.2%
Age distribution
15.9%
19.5%
26.2%
12.7%
25.8%
Under 1815.9%
18–3419.5%
35–5426.2%
55–6412.7%
65+25.8%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
19.3%
52.8%
20.9%
White19.3%
Black0.9%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian52.8%
Other20.9%
Education (25+)
20.4%
24.9%
48.5%
No HS diploma6.2%
HS diploma20.4%
Some college24.9%
Bachelor's+48.5%
Housing tenure
62.8%
37.2%
Owner62.8%
Renter37.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 96816 in Honolulu, HI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,140 → $2,861
up 33.7%
Income
$98,059 → $114,609
up 16.9%
Population
51,526 → 50,883
down 1.2%
Renter share
39.4% → 37.2%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
44.2% → 48.5%
+4.3 pts

Rent in ZIP 96816 in Honolulu, HI has climbed 33.7% since 2021, going from about $2,140 per month to roughly $2,861 today. Household income in the area moved from $98,059 to $114,609 across the same window, up 16.9% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 16.8 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 51,526 to 50,883 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.2% change. About 37.2% of households rent today, against 39.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 44.2% to 48.5%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 96816 in Honolulu, HI look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 96816 covers Honolulu, HI. The median rent here is $2,861/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,480/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($114,609/yr), ZIP 96816 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 96816?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 96816 (Honolulu, HI) is $2,861. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 96816 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 96816's median rent of $2,861/mo is $896 (46%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 96816 compare to other ZIPs in Hawaii?

ZIP 96816 falls in the middle range for Hawaii, ranking #17 out of 29 ZIPs at $2,861/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 96816?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $114,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,861/mo in ZIP 96816. The local median household income is $114,609/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 96816?

Rent in ZIP 96816 has increased 5.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 96816 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 96816 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,861/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($114,609/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 96816 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 96816 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.2% of ZIP 96816 households are renters, while 62.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 96816 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 96816 compare to the rest of Honolulu?

ZIP 96816 is pricier than Honolulu as a whole. At $2,861/mo, it's $201 above the Honolulu citywide median of $2,660/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 96816 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 96816 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,861/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 96816's median household income ($114,609/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 96816 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–11%
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