ZIP Code 96717

In ZIP code 96717, near Honolulu, homes carry a median value of $875,000 while households earn a median of $102,978 — a gap that makes buying here a stretch for many. The county's 0.28% effective property tax rate softens the annual bill considerably, since even a high-priced home generates a tax payment that stays contained. Per-capita income sits at $37,191, which hints at wide variation in earnings across the area. A combined sales tax of 4.50% applies to purchases. High equity and a low rate define this market more than outright affordability does.