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Aiea, HI

Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii.

Population

9,087

Land area

1.7sq mi

People per sq mi

5,471

ZIP codes

0

Aiea and its ZIP codes

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Aiea at a glance

  • Aiea is about 24 times as dense as Hawaii as a whole.
  • The median household income is $140,308, 40% above the Hawaii median of $100,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,065,700 (27% above Hawaii) and median rent is $2,844 a month.

Local data for Aiea, HI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Aiea, HI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$140,308

Poverty rate

5.3%

Median home value

$1,065,700

Median rent

$2,844/mo

Homeownership

75.0%

Bachelor's or higher

40.0%

Median age

45.0

Average commute

24.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Japanese Americans (2,009), Filipino Americans (1,181), Chinese Americans (758).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Honolulu County. PPP loans are for Aiea.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.0%

Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$73,144

455,202 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$74,681

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$10.5B

FY 2026, $10,325 per person

Honolulu County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Aiea, HI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone71.4%
  • Carpooled13.4%
  • Public transit2.5%
  • Walked1.7%
  • Bicycle0.2%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
  • Worked from home7.8%

Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Aiea, HI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

2,733

Countywide, mostly high surf

Flood insurance policies

6,934

4.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 67°F

16.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Aiea, HI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

21.8%

U.S. 33.3% -11.5 pts

Diabetes

12.6%

U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts

Smoking

8.4%

U.S. 12.8% -4.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.4%

U.S. 11.1% -6.7 pts

Cities near Aiea

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HalawaCensus-designated place0.8 mi2.4
WaimaluCensus-designated place0.9 mi1.8
Pearl CityCensus-designated place2.3 mi9.1
Hickam HousingCensus-designated place4.1 mi4.6
WaipioCensus-designated place5 mi1.2
WaikeleCensus-designated place5.3 mi1.1
WaipahuCensus-designated place5.6 mi2.7
Iroquois PointCensus-designated place5.7 mi0.8
HonoluluCensus-designated place6.4 mi60.6
AhuimanuCensus-designated place6.7 mi2.7
West Loch EstateCensus-designated place6.7 mi0.7
KahaluuCensus-designated place6.9 mi3.5
Royal KuniaCensus-designated place7 mi3
HeeiaCensus-designated place7.1 mi3.2
Ewa BeachCensus-designated place7.1 mi1.2
Mililani TownCensus-designated place7.2 mi4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Aiea, HI in?
Aiea is in Honolulu County, Hawaii.
What is the population of Aiea, HI?
About 9,087 people live in Aiea, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Aiea?
Nearby places include Halawa (0.8 mi), Waimalu (0.9 mi), Pearl City (2.3 mi), Hickam Housing (4.1 mi), Waipio (5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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