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ZIP 96826

Part of Honolulu, HI
Pop. 29,174·Honolulu County·29th most expensive ZIP in Hawaii
Median rent (all units)
$2,026/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.4%
Month-over-Month
+2.7%
vs US Median
+$61
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ZIP 96826 · $2,026
More expensive than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,700
1 BR
$1,830
2 BR
$2,400
3 BR
$3,340
4 BR+
$4,030
Research median
$2,400/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
$24,312/yr
At $2,026/mo median
Location
StateHI
CountyHonolulu County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.4% YoY, +2.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 96826 (Honolulu, HI) is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, 39.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,174
Median income
$68,296
Median age
44.2
Renters
66.2%
Age distribution
25.3%
26.6%
12.1%
24.1%
Under 1811.9%
18–3425.3%
35–5426.6%
55–6412.1%
65+24.1%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
14.6%
55.2%
22.7%
White14.6%
Black1.9%
Hispanic5.7%
Asian55.2%
Other22.7%
Education (25+)
22.1%
29.2%
39.2%
No HS diploma9.5%
HS diploma22.1%
Some college29.2%
Bachelor's+39.2%
Housing tenure
33.8%
66.2%
Owner33.8%
Renter66.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 96826 in Honolulu, HI has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,469 → $2,026
up 37.9%
Income
$63,067 → $68,296
up 8.3%
Population
30,592 → 29,174
down 4.6%
Renter share
68.3% → 66.2%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
37.8% → 39.2%
+1.4 pts
Median age
42.9 → 44.2
+1.3 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 96826 in Honolulu, HI has climbed by $557 per month, settling near $2,026 after starting the period at $1,469. Median household income grew from $63,067 to $68,296 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.3% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 29.6 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 30,592 to 29,174 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.6% change. About 66.2% of households rent today, against 68.3% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 96826 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 96826 covers Honolulu, HI. The median rent here is $2,026/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,830/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,400/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($68,296/yr), ZIP 96826 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 96826?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 96826 (Honolulu, HI) is $2,026. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 96826 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 96826's median rent of $2,026/mo is $61 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 96826 compare to other ZIPs in Hawaii?

ZIP 96826 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Hawaii, ranking #29 out of 29 ZIPs at $2,026/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 96826?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,026/mo in ZIP 96826. The local median household income is $68,296/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 96826?

Rent in ZIP 96826 has increased 8.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 96826 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 96826 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,026/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($68,296/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 96826 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 96826 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 66.2% of ZIP 96826 households are renters, while 33.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 96826 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 96826 compare to the rest of Honolulu?

ZIP 96826 is more affordable than Honolulu overall. At $2,026/mo, it's $634 below the Honolulu citywide median of $2,660/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 96826 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 96826 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,026/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 96826's median household income ($68,296/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 96826 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–11%
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