Honolulu, HI cityscape

96817

Honolulu, HI

Total Population
55,316
Median Household Income
$73,264
Median Home Value
$907,300
Median Rent
$1,402

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$73,264
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$907,300
101.3% above state median
Rent
$1,402
100% above state median
Median Age
45.5 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 Honolulu, HI

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

28.9% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Mature population with median age of 45.5 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 6.0% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$73,264
-2.5% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
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: 2.75 people

Total Households
19,297
Family Households
40.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
25.4%
#2 Industry
Finance
24.3%
#3 Industry
Construction
15.5%
Total Employed Residents:11,411

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
0.9%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
4.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
7.1%
1,690 workers
Public Transit
14.7%
3,471 workers
Total Commuting Workers:23,663
Commute Insights
Good public transit usage (14.7% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.0%
25,913 employed
Labor Force
27,936
1,679 unemployed
Median Age
45.5 years
Per Capita Income
$40,746
Poverty Rate
14.2%

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