96797 ZIP Code
Waipahu, Hawaii
December 26, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 96797 |
| City/Town: | Waipahu |
| County: | Honolulu |
| State: | Hawaii |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 72,605 |
| Median Household Income: | $104,590 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,239 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,010 |
| Median Home Value: | $772,400 |
| Land Area: | 19.3 sq miles
49.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.8 sq miles
4.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 21.4084, -158.0176 |
Population Information (96797 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 72,605 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 35,403 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 37,202 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,987 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,794 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,010 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,141 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,842 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 11,005 | 15.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 8,063 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 9,182 | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 4,728 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 4,358 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 7,670 | 10.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 4,288 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 2,537 | 3.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (96797 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $772,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,870 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,010 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 20,040 | 95.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 970 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 13,564 | 67.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,476 | 32.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (96797 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 51,831 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,004 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,510 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 15,522 | 29.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 11,515 | 22.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 6,611 | 12.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9,289 | 17.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,380 | 6.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (96797 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $104,590 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $126,208 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $113,065 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,239 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (96797 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 38,737 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 35,657 | 95.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,591 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 21,008 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 25,942 | 72.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 7,988 | 22.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,683 | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 44 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (96797 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,490 | 6.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 762 | 1.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 78 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 45,500 | 62.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 7,723 | 10.6% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 721 | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 13,331 | 18.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,099 | 2.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,566 | 7.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,326 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 2,567 | 3.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 8 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,665 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (96797 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 656 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 474 | 2.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 711 | 3.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 770 | 3.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,595 | 8.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,704 | 13.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,598 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,619 | 23.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,807 | 14.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,106 | 15.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (96797 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 23,660 | 66.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 5,795 | 16.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 3,030 | 8.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 800 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,029 | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,752 | 4.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (96797 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 293 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,955 | 8.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,169 | 3.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 769 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 4,580 | 12.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,477 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 422 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,936 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,470 | 9.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,731 | 21.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 5,341 | 15.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,391 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 3,123 | 8.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (96797 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (96797 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 67,175 | 92.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 53,379 | 73.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 25,388 | 35.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,363 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (96797 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,818 | 83.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,989 | 39.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 6,743 | 33.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,435 | 7.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 961 | 4.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,500 | 12.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (96797 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,056 | 52.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,764 | 8.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 296 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,791 | 8.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 3,387 | 16.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,228 | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,443 | 6.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 34 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (96797 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 212 | 1.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,281 | 10.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,335 | 20.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 5,622 | 26.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,367 | 16.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,722 | 17.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,018 | 4.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 305 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 133 | 0.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (96797 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 338 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,032 | 4.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,871 | 32.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,889 | 37.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,369 | 16.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,511 | 7.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (96797 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 913 | 4.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 303 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,140 | 45.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 944 | 4.7% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 8,724 | 43.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (96797 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,433 | 7.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,079 | 30.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,863 | 34.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 5,665 | 28.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (96797 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 66 | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 253 | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 80 | 0.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 11 | 0.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 380 | 2.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,280 | 16.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 9,133 | 67.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,361 | 10.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (96797 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,635 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $583 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,870 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.60 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.46 | 2.38 |
Households (96797 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 20,040 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 10,827 | 54.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,739 | 18.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,784 | 13.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,055 | 25.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 7,337 | 36.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 8,515 | 42.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.56 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.98 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (96797 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,549 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 11,128 | 37.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 15,359 | 52.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 897 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,957 | 6.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,666 | 32.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (96797 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 15,267 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 640 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 703 | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,983 | 39.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,563 | 23.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,378 | 28.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (96797 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 56,625 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 4,758 | 8.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 70,538 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 9,478 | 13.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 588 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,303 | 34.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 5,587 | 58.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (96797 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 63,274 | 87.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,216 | 11.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 6,288 | 76.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,419 | 17.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,180 | 14.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 509 | 6.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (96797 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 48,842 | 67.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 3,189 | 4.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 23,763 | 745.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 23,763 | 745.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 23,763 | 745.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 144 | 4.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 2,544 | 79.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 167 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 13 | 0.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (96797 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 68,618 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 42,070 | 61.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 26,548 | 38.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 564 | 0.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 135 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 25,595 | 37.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 254 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (96797 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 20,040 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,940 | 94.5% | 89.4% |
Waipahu, HI96797