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ZIP 96819

Part of Honolulu, HI
Pop. 50,345·Honolulu County·21st most expensive ZIP in Hawaii
Median rent (all units)
$2,600/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.3%
vs US Median
+$635
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 96819 · $2,600
More expensive than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,650
1 BR
$1,770
2 BR
$2,320
3 BR
$3,230
4 BR+
$3,890
Research median
$2,320/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$31,200/yr
At $2,600/mo median
Location
StateHI
CountyHonolulu County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 96819 (Honolulu, HI) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,345
Median income
$99,848
Median age
40.1
Renters
49.2%
Age distribution
21.2%
22.6%
25.3%
13.5%
17.3%
Under 1821.2%
18–3422.6%
35–5425.3%
55–6413.5%
65+17.3%
Gender
51.7%
48.3%
Male51.7%
Female48.3%
Race & ethnicity
59.2%
24.8%
White8.7%
Black1.5%
Hispanic5.8%
Asian59.2%
Other24.8%
Education (25+)
14.9%
33.9%
26.2%
24.9%
No HS diploma14.9%
HS diploma33.9%
Some college26.2%
Bachelor's+24.9%
Housing tenure
50.8%
49.2%
Owner50.8%
Renter49.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 96819 in Honolulu, HI has changed in 5 years

Income
$90,678 → $99,848
up 10.1%
Population
51,712 → 50,345
down 2.6%
Renter share
50.9% → 49.2%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
19.7% → 24.9%
+5.2 pts
Median age
38.9 → 40.1
+1.2 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $90,678 to $99,848 across the same window, up 10.1% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 2.6% since 2021, moving from about 51,712 residents to roughly 50,345. Renters now make up 49.2% of households, compared with 50.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 24.9% of adults here, versus 19.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 96819 covers Honolulu, HI. The median rent here is $2,600/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,770/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,320/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($99,848/yr), ZIP 96819 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 96819?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 96819 (Honolulu, HI) is $2,600. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 96819 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 96819's median rent of $2,600/mo is $635 (32%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 96819 compare to other ZIPs in Hawaii?

ZIP 96819 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Hawaii, ranking #21 out of 29 ZIPs at $2,600/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 96819?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $104,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,600/mo in ZIP 96819. The local median household income is $99,848/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 96819?

Rent in ZIP 96819 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 96819 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 96819 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,600/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($99,848/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 96819 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 96819 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.2% of ZIP 96819 households are renters, while 50.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 96819 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 96819 compare to the rest of Honolulu?

ZIP 96819 is more affordable than Honolulu overall. At $2,600/mo, it's $60 below the Honolulu citywide median of $2,660/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 96819 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 96819 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,600/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 96819's median household income ($99,848/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 96819 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–11%
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