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ZIP 96817

Part of Honolulu, HI
Pop. 55,492·Honolulu County·23rd most expensive ZIP in Hawaii
Median rent (all units)
$2,510/mo
Year-over-Year
+16.6%
Month-over-Month
+5.7%
vs US Median
+$548
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ZIP 96817 · $2,510
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,540
1 BR
$1,660
2 BR
$2,170
3 BR
$3,020
4 BR+
$3,640
Research median
$2,170/mo

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$30,120/yr
At $2,510/mo median
Location
StateHI
CountyHonolulu County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 16.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+16.6% YoY, +5.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 96817 (Honolulu, HI) is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, 31.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
55,492
Median income
$75,476
Median age
45.8
Renters
55.4%
Age distribution
18%
19.5%
23%
13.7%
25.8%
Under 1818%
18–3419.5%
35–5423%
55–6413.7%
65+25.8%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
59.4%
25.6%
White8.6%
Black0.8%
Hispanic5.6%
Asian59.4%
Other25.6%
Education (25+)
15.5%
27.9%
25.5%
31.1%
No HS diploma15.5%
HS diploma27.9%
Some college25.5%
Bachelor's+31.1%
Housing tenure
44.6%
55.4%
Owner44.6%
Renter55.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 96817 in Honolulu, HI has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,086 → $75,476
up 12.5%
Population
54,183 → 55,492
up 2.4%
Renter share
56.7% → 55.4%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
28.7% → 31.1%
+2.4 pts

Census figures show median household income at $75,476 today, compared with $67,086 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 96817 in Honolulu, HI adding about 1,309 residents over the five-year window, up 2.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 28.7% to 31.1% across the same window.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 96817 covers Honolulu, HI. The median rent here is $2,510/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,170/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($75,476/yr), ZIP 96817 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 16.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 96817?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 96817 (Honolulu, HI) is $2,510. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 96817 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 96817's median rent of $2,510/mo is $548 (28%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 96817 compare to other ZIPs in Hawaii?

ZIP 96817 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Hawaii, ranking #23 out of 30 ZIPs at $2,510/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 96817?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $100,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,510/mo in ZIP 96817. The local median household income is $75,476/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 96817?

Rent in ZIP 96817 has increased 16.6% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 96817 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 96817 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,510/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($75,476/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 96817 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 96817 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.4% of ZIP 96817 households are renters, while 44.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 96817 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 96817 compare to the rest of Honolulu?

ZIP 96817 is more affordable than Honolulu overall. At $2,510/mo, it's $168 below the Honolulu citywide median of $2,678/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 96817 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 96817 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $2,510/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 96817's median household income ($75,476/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 96817 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–11%
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