ZIP Code 96809 in Honolulu, HI

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Honolulu, Hawaii
Names to Avoid:
Hon, Hono
County:Honolulu County
Timezone:Hawaii-Aleutian Islands (GMT -10:00)
Local Time:8:06:29 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:808
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:21.3069, -157.8584
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96809 - Honolulu, HI

ZIP Code 96809, Honolulu

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationHonolulu County, HI
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points129 (66 businesses)
PO Boxes63
Also Known AsHono, Hon
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 96813
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box-only ZIP code serving downtown Honolulu's commercial district, with no residential street delivery within its boundaries.
  • The post office maintains 63 PO Boxes serving 66 registered businesses, all tied to Merchant Street addresses.
  • This ZIP is geographically enclosed by ZIP code 96813, which handles street delivery for the surrounding downtown area.
  • The facility operates in the heart of Downtown Honolulu, adjacent to the Ala Moana-Kakaako neighborhood just 0.3 miles away.
  • With zero recorded population and no residential housing units, this ZIP functions purely as a business mail facility.
  • All 25 ZIP+4 street records reference Merchant Street, indicating a highly concentrated service area in Honolulu's historic commercial district.

Postal Services

The facility sits within the Downtown Honolulu neighborhood, enclosed by the larger 96813 ZIP code that handles most street delivery for the area. Businesses here use PO Boxes as their mailing address while their physical locations may be elsewhere in downtown. This arrangement is common in urban commercial districts where centralized mail facilities serve multiple office buildings and businesses that need reliable, secure mail delivery separate from their physical storefronts or offices.

Street Name Patterns

Single Street Concentration Historic Commercial District

The single street name, Merchant Street, reflects this ZIP's location in Honolulu's historic downtown commercial district. All delivery points concentrate on this one street, which has been the heart of the city's business community since the 19th century.

Nearby Areas

Downtown Honolulu Honolulu Ala Moana - Kakaako Kalihi - Palama Makiki - Lower Punchbowl - Tantalu

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 96809 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:128Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 96809 is located in Honolulu County, Hawaii, within the Urban Honolulu, HI Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 46520) and Hawaii's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 96809. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Urban Honolulu, HISource: Census
CBSA Number:46520Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Honolulu, HI MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:209.22 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:46520Source: Census
Place Name:Urban Honolulu, HI Metro AreaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


96810 | | 96808

Schools in ZIP Code 96809


We could not locate which school district 96809 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs 1040 Richards St
Honolulu, HI 96813
District: Hawaii Department of EducationNearby
Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School 1302 Queen Emma St
Honolulu, HI 96813
District: Hawaii Department of EducationNearby
Royal Elementary School 1519 Queen Emma St
Honolulu, HI 96813
District: Hawaii Department of EducationNearby
President William Mckinley High School 1039 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96814
District: Hawaii Department of EducationNearby
Kauluwela Elementary School 1486 Aala St
Honolulu, HI 96817
District: Hawaii Department of EducationNearby
Kawaiaha'o Church School 872 Mission Ln
Honolulu, HI 96813
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Andrews Schools 224 Queen Emma Sq
Honolulu, HI 96813
District: Private SchoolNearby
Hongwanji Mission School 1728 Pali Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96813
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 96809


Hawaii Pacific University 1 Aloha Tower Drive
Honolulu, HI 96813
Type: Post Secondary
Hawaii Institute Of Hair Design 1128 Nuuanu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96817-5195
Type: Post Secondary
Institute Of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Med 100 N. Beretania Street, Suite 203b
Honolulu, HI 96817
Type: Post Secondary
Makana Esthetics Wellness Academy 560 N. Nimitz Hwy Ste 125d
Honolulu, HI 96817-5330
Type: Post Secondary
Columbia College - Uscg Base Honolulu 400 Sand Island Parkway
Honolulu, HI 96819-4398
Type: Post Secondary
Hawaii Medical College 1221 Kapiolani Boulevard Ste. 644
Honolulu, HI 96814-3518
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov