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Zip Code 96738

HI · Population: 7,797

B
65/100
79
B+
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
34
D
Jobs
Zip 96738, HI — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 96738

Zip code 96738 is located in Hawaii and is home to approximately 7,797 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 65/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $97,083 and home values around $627,000, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 32.3% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 9.7% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$97,083
Home Value
$627,000
Rent
$1,722/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
32.3%
Unemployment
9.7%
Owner-Occupied
71.9%
Rent Burden
21.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety79B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy34DLower unemployment = higher
Overall65BWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).