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ZIP 96818

Part of Honolulu, HI
Pop. 54,822·Honolulu County·22nd most expensive ZIP in Hawaii
Median rent (all units)
$2,511/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.0%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
+$546
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ZIP 96818 · $2,511
More expensive than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,420
1 BR
$2,600
2 BR
$3,410
3 BR
$4,740
4 BR+
$5,720
Research median
$3,410/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
$30,132/yr
At $2,511/mo median
Location
StateHI
CountyHonolulu County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.0% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 96818 (Honolulu, HI) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 37.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
54,822
Median income
$100,567
Median age
33.9
Renters
62.2%
Age distribution
28.2%
24.4%
26.7%
12.8%
Under 1828.2%
18–3424.4%
35–5426.7%
55–647.9%
65+12.8%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
28.7%
13.5%
33.5%
19.2%
White28.7%
Black5.1%
Hispanic13.5%
Asian33.5%
Other19.2%
Education (25+)
21.6%
34.6%
37.7%
No HS diploma6%
HS diploma21.6%
Some college34.6%
Bachelor's+37.7%
Housing tenure
37.8%
62.2%
Owner37.8%
Renter62.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 96818 in Honolulu, HI has changed in 5 years

Income
$87,175 → $100,567
up 15.4%
Population
59,703 → 54,822
down 8.2%
Renter share
63.5% → 62.2%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
36.7% → 37.7%
+1.0 pts
Median age
32.2 → 33.9
+1.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 96818 in Honolulu, HI now reports about $100,567, up from $87,175 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 59,703 to 54,822 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.2% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 96818 covers Honolulu, HI. The median rent here is $2,511/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,600/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,410/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($100,567/yr), ZIP 96818 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 96818?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 96818 (Honolulu, HI) is $2,511. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 96818 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 96818's median rent of $2,511/mo is $546 (28%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 96818 compare to other ZIPs in Hawaii?

ZIP 96818 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Hawaii, ranking #22 out of 29 ZIPs at $2,511/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 96818?

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 $2,511/mo in ZIP 96818. The local median household income is $100,567/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 96818?

Rent in ZIP 96818 has decreased 1.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 96818 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 96818 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,511/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($100,567/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 96818 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 96818 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 62.2% of ZIP 96818 households are renters, while 37.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 96818 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 96818 compare to the rest of Honolulu?

ZIP 96818 is more affordable than Honolulu overall. At $2,511/mo, it's $149 below the Honolulu citywide median of $2,660/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 96818 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 96818 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,511/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 96818's median household income ($100,567/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 96818 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–11%
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