What to know about ZIP 96839
ZIP code 96839 covers ZIP 96839 with a population of about 2,411.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 41.5 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HONOLULU media market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 96839 covers ZIP 96839 with a population of about 2,411.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 41.5 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the HONOLULU media market.
Median household income in ZIP 96839 is about $117,178 — about 56% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 6.1%; unemployment rate near 3.0%; 72.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 38.9 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Other services, and Retail trade; about 21.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 6.1 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Median home value is about $1,441,900 — about 314% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,702 (about 46% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 56.2% (about 9.2 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 96839, a household would need roughly $397,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $9,262. That is about 239% above the local median household income ($117,178), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.