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ZIP code 96797: Waipahu, HI

96797 is a ZIP code in Waipahu, Hawaii, mainly in Honolulu County, part of the Urban Honolulu, HI metro area. About 72,435 people live here.

Population
72,435
Median household income
$114,654
Typical home value
$868,500+3.5% in 12 months
Median rent
$1,997gross, per month
Median age
42
Homeowners
67.3%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 96797 details

CityWaipahu
StateHawaii
CountyHonolulu County
Metro areaUrban Honolulu, HI
Time zoneHawaii-Aleutian Time (UTC−10), no daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area19.3 sq mi, plus 1.8 sq mi of water
Population density3,761 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher26% of adults 25+
Average commute30.6 minutes
Center coordinates21.40845, -158.01765

Median rent in 96797 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
Studio$1,258/mo
1 bedroom$1,397/mo
2 bedrooms$1,946/mo
3 bedrooms$2,554/mo
4 bedrooms$3,337/mo
5+ bedrooms$2,674/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 96797

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
96706Ewa Beach, HI4.4 mi83,692
96759Kunia, HI4.5 mi0
96707Kapolei, HI5.2 mi48,807
96854Wheeler Army Airfield, HI5.6 mi—
96860Jbphh, HI5.8 mi4,710
96709Kapolei, HI5.9 mi—
96857Schofield Barracks, HI6.0 mi4,039
96818Honolulu, HI6.8 mi54,822

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 96797?

A typical home in ZIP code 96797 is worth about $868,500 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $114,654 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Hawaii average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $868,500 homeWhat can a $114,654 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 96797

What city is ZIP code 96797?

ZIP code 96797 is in Waipahu, HI, in Honolulu County.

What county is ZIP code 96797 in?

96797 is mainly in Honolulu County, Hawaii.

What is the population of ZIP code 96797?

About 72,435 people live in ZIP code 96797, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 96797 in?

96797 is in Hawaii-Aleutian Time (UTC−10). It has no daylight saving time.