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96797

Waipahu, HI

Total Population
72,605
Median Household Income
$104,590
Median Home Value
$772,400
Median Rent
$1,870

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$104,590
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$772,400
101.1% above state median
Rent
$1,870
100% above state median
Median Age
40.6 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Waipahu, HI

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$104,590
+39.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-60,537,232
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 3.56 people

Total Households
20,040
Family Households
54.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
29.1%
#2 Industry
Finance
21.2%
#3 Industry
Construction
18.0%
Total Employed Residents:16,392

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.5%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
9.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.3%
800 workers
Public Transit
8.8%
3,030 workers
Total Commuting Workers:34,314
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.9%
35,657 employed
Labor Force
38,737
1,591 unemployed
Median Age
40.6 years
Per Capita Income
$36,361
Poverty Rate
8.4%

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