Zip code 96848: Honolulu, Hawaii

Q: What city is zip code 96848?

96848 is assigned to Honolulu, Hawaii. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 96848 in?

96848 is in Honolulu County, Hawaii.

Q: What is the population of 96848?

About 573 people live in 96848, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What time zone is 96848 in?

96848 is in Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time.

Q: What is the median household income in 96848?

The median household income in 96848 is $21,042.

Q: What zip codes are near 96848?

The closest zip codes to 96848 are 96844, 96828, 96826, 96822, 96839.

Residential delivery areaHonolulu CountyHawaii-Aleutian Standard Time

Population

573

Median household income

$21K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$587/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

23.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.1 sq mi

8,070 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 96848

96848 is an urban zip code in Honolulu, Hawaii (Honolulu County), covering 0.1 sq mi of land. About 573 people live here, or 8,070 per square mile. The median resident is 23.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $21,042 a year, about 26% of the national median of $80,734. 36.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 0% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $587 a month.

56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 13.5 minutes each way, and 17% of workers work from home; walking is the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in education; office and administrative support; and sales. 32% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often an Asian or Pacific Island language.

How 96848 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy47.2%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · HI 13.3%5th of 86 in HI
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · HI 56.7%2nd of 84 in HI
Government workers49.7%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · HI 21.7%6th of 89 in HI
Poverty rate36.8%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · HI 10%1st of 85 in HI
Foreign-born residents46.2%
97th
U.S. 14.1% · HI 17.9%2nd of 90 in HI
Diversity index70.8
95th
U.S. 61.4 · HI 76.150th of 90 in HI
Population density8,070/sq mi
90th
U.S. 95/sq mi · HI 225/sq mi5th of 90 in HI
Bachelor's degree or higher55.5%
85th
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · HI 36.1%5th of 90 in HI
Tech workers4.8%
77th
U.S. 3.8% · HI 2.5%6th of 89 in HI
Work from home16.7%
68th
U.S. 15.1% · HI 9.6%12th of 90 in HI
Uninsured rate6.3%
45th
U.S. 8.4% · HI 3.6%13th of 85 in HI
Veterans5.4%
44th
U.S. 6.2% · HI 8%69th of 89 in HI
Population573
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · HI 1,445,23580th of 90 in HI
Median household income$21,042
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · HI $100,38982nd of 82 in HI
Per capita income$14,668
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · HI $46,00590th of 90 in HI
Median gross rent$587
1st
U.S. $1,413 · HI $1,97180th of 80 in HI
Median age23.7
1st
U.S. 38.9 · HI 40.984th of 90 in HI
Homeownership rate0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · HI 63%83rd of 85 in HI
Average commute13.5 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · HI 26.2 min84th of 88 in HI
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · HI 4.9%85th of 89 in HI
Broadband access0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · HI 92%85th of 85 in HI
Residents 65 and older0%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · HI 20.5%85th of 90 in HI
Residents under 182.4%
1st
U.S. 22% · HI 20.7%84th of 90 in HI
Median earnings per worker$10,132
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · HI $50,69987th of 87 in HI
Healthcare workers1.9%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · HI 9.1%84th of 89 in HI
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · HI 11.2%84th of 89 in HI
Income inequality (Gini)0.161
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · HI 0.45184th of 85 in HI

Measure	96848	Honolulu	HI	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in HI
Housing vacancy	47.2%	9.5%	13.3%	10.1%	99th	5th of 86
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	57.7%	56.7%	51.1%	99th	2nd of 84
Government workers	49.7%	23.6%	21.7%	14.5%	99th	6th of 89
Poverty rateWeakness	36.8%	9.2%	10%	12.5%	98th	1st of 85
Foreign-born residents	46.2%	19.6%	17.9%	14.1%	97th	2nd of 90
Diversity index	70.8	73.9	76.1	61.4	95th	50th of 90
Population density	8,070/sq mi	1,666/sq mi	225/sq mi	95/sq mi	90th	5th of 90
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	55.5%	38.5%	36.1%	35.7%	85th	5th of 90
Tech workers	4.8%	3%	2.5%	3.8%	77th	6th of 89
Work from home	16.7%	9.2%	9.6%	15.1%	68th	12th of 90
Uninsured rate	6.3%	3.3%	3.6%	8.4%	45th	13th of 85
Veterans	5.4%	8.7%	8%	6.2%	44th	69th of 89
Population	573	1,001,146	1,445,235	334,922,499	1st	80th of 90
Median household incomeWeakness	$21,042	$106,195	$100,389	$80,734	1st	82nd of 82
Per capita incomeWeakness	$14,668	$47,516	$46,005	$44,673	1st	90th of 90
Median gross rent	$587	$2,083	$1,971	$1,413	1st	80th of 80
Median age	23.7	39.8	40.9	38.9	1st	84th of 90
Homeownership rateWeakness	0%	59.8%	63%	65.2%	1st	83rd of 85
Average commuteStrength	13.5 min	26.7 min	26.2 min	26.4 min	1st	84th of 88
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.7%	4.9%	5.2%	1st	85th of 89
Broadband accessWeakness	0%	92.4%	92%	91%	1st	85th of 85
Residents 65 and older	0%	19.6%	20.5%	17.2%	1st	85th of 90
Residents under 18	2.4%	20.6%	20.7%	22%	1st	84th of 90
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$10,132	$52,533	$50,699	$49,666	1st	87th of 87
Healthcare workers	1.9%	9.6%	9.1%	9.7%	1st	84th of 89
Self-employed workers	0%	9.4%	11.2%	10%	1st	84th of 89
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.161	0.441	0.451	0.483	1st	84th of 85

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

60%

18–24

33%

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

23.7

Under 18

2.4%

65 and over

Race and ethnicity

White40%
Black0%
Hispanic6%
Asian32%
Native American0.9%
Pacific Islander16%
Other0%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

70.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

46.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

68%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

32%

Other

Households

Households: 19
Average household size: —
Family households: 0%
Married couples: 0%
Living alone: 100%
Veterans (of adults): 5.4%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

100%

$25–50k

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

96848

$21,042

Honolulu Co.

$106,195

Hawaii

$100,389

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$14,668

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

36.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.161

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

96848

—

Honolulu Co.

$897,500

Hawaii

$839,100

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

96848

$587

Honolulu Co.

$2,083

Hawaii

$1,971

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

100%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 36
Owner-occupied: 0%
Vacant: 47.2%
Median year built: —
Median rooms: 1.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 68.4%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

72%

Bicycle

Worked from home

17%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

35%

10–19

46%

20–29

12%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

13.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

66%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

46%

Office and admin

12%

Sales

Transportation and moving

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Food service

Healthcare

Cleaning and personal care

Arts, media and sports

Management

Police and fire

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Education

58%

Retail

12%

Professional and technical services

10%

Restaurants and hotels

Health care and social assistance

Information

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Agriculture and mining

Manufacturing

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$10,132

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

49.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

24.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	96848	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$11,964	$74,888
Service	$10,750	$26,804
Sales and office	$4,922	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

Some college

22%

Associate's

20%

Bachelor's

17%

Graduate

39%

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 55.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 38.5%
Households with broadband: 0%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 0%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 6.3%
Limited-English households: 31.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Honolulu
State: Hawaii
County: Honolulu County
Center point: 21.3013° N, 157.8143° W
Land area: 0.1 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time (UTC-10, no daylight saving)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Urban Honolulu (unincorporated)100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 96848

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
96844	Honolulu, HI · PO box	0.4 mi	—	—	—
96828	Honolulu, HI · PO box	0.7 mi	—	—	—
96826	Honolulu, HI	1.1 mi	29,174	$68,296	$507,200
96822	Honolulu, HI	1.3 mi	43,747	$95,947	$1,003,400
96839	Honolulu, HI · PO box	1.3 mi	—	—	—
96816	Honolulu, HI	1.7 mi	50,883	$114,609	$1,168,800
96830	Honolulu, HI · PO box	1.7 mi	—	—	—
96836	Honolulu, HI · PO box	1.7 mi	—	—	—
96847	Honolulu, HI · PO box	1.9 mi	—	—	—
96814	Honolulu, HI	2 mi	24,689	$77,768	$714,400
96801	Honolulu, HI · PO box	2.1 mi	—	—	—
96811	Honolulu, HI · PO box	2.1 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 96848

What city is zip code 96848?

96848 is assigned to Honolulu, Hawaii. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 96848 in?

96848 is in Honolulu County, Hawaii.

What is the population of 96848?

About 573 people live in 96848, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 96848 in?

96848 is in Hawaii-Aleutian Standard Time.

What is the median household income in 96848?

The median household income in 96848 is $21,042.

What zip codes are near 96848?

The closest zip codes to 96848 are 96844, 96828, 96826, 96822, 96839.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 96848, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.