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Laie, HI

Census-designated place in Honolulu County, Hawaii. ZIP codes: 96762.

Population

5,699

Land area

1.3sq mi

People per sq mi

4,257

ZIP codes

1

Laie and its ZIP codes

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Laie at a glance

  • Laie is about 19 times as dense as Hawaii as a whole.
  • The median household income is $125,202, 25% above the Hawaii median of $100,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $940,800 (12% above Hawaii) and median rent is $2,339 a month.

Local data for Laie, HI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Laie, HI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$125,202

Poverty rate

12.2%

Median home value

$940,800

Median rent

$2,339/mo

Homeownership

40.9%

Bachelor's or higher

44.9%

Median age

23.3

Average commute

16.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (329), German Americans (277), Chinese Americans (238).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

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

  • Drove alone30.9%
  • Carpooled12.3%
  • Public transit2.3%
  • Walked33.5%
  • Bicycle8.7%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
  • Worked from home10.9%

Average one-way commute: 16.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Laie, 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

82° / 66°F

32.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Laie, HI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.7%

U.S. 33.3% -2.6 pts

Diabetes

8.2%

U.S. 12.1% -3.9 pts

Smoking

10.0%

U.S. 12.8% -2.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.2%

U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts

ZIP codes in Laie

1 in or overlapping Laie. Population shown

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Cities near Laie

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
HauulaCensus-designated place2.4 mi1.2
KahukuCensus-designated place3.2 mi1
PunaluuCensus-designated place4.9 mi1.6
Kawela BayCensus-designated place6 mi0.6
PupukeaCensus-designated place7.9 mi3.4
KaaawaCensus-designated place8.4 mi0.8
HelemanoCensus-designated place9.4 mi0.5
Whitmore VillageCensus-designated place11 mi0.9
Waiahole-WaikaneCensus-designated place11 mi6.8
HaleiwaCensus-designated place11 mi3.1
WahiawaCensus-designated place11 mi2.3
Mililani MaukaCensus-designated place12 mi4
Waipio AcresCensus-designated place13 mi1
Schofield BarracksCensus-designated place13 mi2.8
KahaluuCensus-designated place14 mi3.5
WaialuaCensus-designated place14 mi2.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Laie, HI in?
Laie is in Honolulu County, Hawaii.
What ZIP codes are in Laie, HI?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Laie include 96762.
What is the population of Laie, HI?
About 5,699 people live in Laie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Laie?
Nearby places include Hauula (2.4 mi), Kahuku (3.2 mi), Punaluu (4.9 mi), Kawela Bay (6 mi), Pupukea (7.9 mi).

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