Waipahu, HI — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 96797 serves a portion of Waipahu, Hawaii, within Honolulu County. This community is home to approximately 31,634 residents, with a median age of 39.1 years. The median household income of $84,520 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $422,600 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 47% owner-occupied and 53% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Waipahu is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 157 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 35% and an unemployment rate of 8.1%, 96797 reflects the economic character of Honolulu County in Hawaii.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 31,634 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 994 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $84,520 | ↑ 25% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $422,600 | ↑ 40% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 157 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 8.1% | ↑ 108% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 25.0% | ↑ 119% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 35% | ↓ 0% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 39.1 yrs | ↑ 2% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 47% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 53% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 17,082 | — |