Zip Code 96749

HI · Population: 18,482

C+
50/100
25
F
Safety
60
B
Affordability
48
C
Quality of Life
65
B
Jobs
Zip 96749, HI — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 96749

Zip code 96749 is located in Hawaii and is home to approximately 18,482 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 50/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area experiences higher crime rates than the national average. Residents should be aware of safety considerations.

The median household income here is $76,762, with home values near $403,800 and rents around $1,080/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 22.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 3%.

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
$76,762
Home Value
$403,800
Rent
$1,080/mo
Median Age
44
College Educated
22.6%
Unemployment
3%
Owner-Occupied
77.9%
Rent Burden
16.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety25FLower crime = higher score
Affordability60BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life48CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy65BLower unemployment = higher
Overall50C+Weighted 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).