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ZIP 96822

Part of Honolulu, HI
Pop. 43,747·Honolulu County·27th most expensive ZIP in Hawaii
Median rent (all units)
$2,208/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.1%
vs US Median
+$243
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ZIP 96822 · $2,208
More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,780
1 BR
$1,920
2 BR
$2,510
3 BR
$3,490
4 BR+
$4,210
Research median
$2,510/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
$26,496/yr
At $2,208/mo median
Location
StateHI
CountyHonolulu County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 17.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+17.8% YoY, +2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 96822 (Honolulu, HI) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 56.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,747
Median income
$95,947
Median age
42.8
Renters
46.3%
Age distribution
14.5%
24.5%
25.9%
23.1%
Under 1814.5%
18–3424.5%
35–5425.9%
55–6412%
65+23.1%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
21%
48.8%
24.2%
White21%
Black0.8%
Hispanic5.2%
Asian48.8%
Other24.2%
Education (25+)
15.4%
23.3%
56.9%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma15.4%
Some college23.3%
Bachelor's+56.9%
Housing tenure
53.7%
46.3%
Owner53.7%
Renter46.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 96822 in Honolulu, HI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,528 → $2,208
up 44.5%
Income
$83,946 → $95,947
up 14.3%
Population
48,037 → 43,747
down 8.9%
Renter share
44.2% → 46.3%
+2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
53.7% → 56.9%
+3.2 pts
Median age
40.8 → 42.8
+2.0 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 96822 in Honolulu, HI paid around $1,528 a month. That figure now sits near $2,208, up 44.5% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $83,946 to $95,947 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.3% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 96822 in Honolulu, HI losing about 4,290 residents over the five-year window, down 8.9% on net. The renter share has risen from 44.2% to 46.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 53.7% to 56.9% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 96822 in Honolulu, HI reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 96822 covers Honolulu, HI. The median rent here is $2,208/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,510/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($95,947/yr), ZIP 96822 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 96822?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 96822 (Honolulu, HI) is $2,208. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 96822 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 96822's median rent of $2,208/mo is $243 (12%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 96822 compare to other ZIPs in Hawaii?

ZIP 96822 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Hawaii, ranking #27 out of 29 ZIPs at $2,208/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 96822?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,208/mo in ZIP 96822. The local median household income is $95,947/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 96822?

Rent in ZIP 96822 has increased 17.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 96822 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 96822 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,208/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($95,947/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 96822 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 96822 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.3% of ZIP 96822 households are renters, while 53.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 96822 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 96822 compare to the rest of Honolulu?

ZIP 96822 is more affordable than Honolulu overall. At $2,208/mo, it's $452 below the Honolulu citywide median of $2,660/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 96822 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 96822 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,208/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 96822's median household income ($95,947/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 96822 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–11%
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