ZIP Code 96838 in Honolulu, HI

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Honolulu, Hawaii
Names to Avoid:
Hon, Hono
County:Honolulu County
Timezone:Hawaii-Aleutian Islands (GMT -10:00)
Local Time:8:06:42 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:808
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:21.3069, -157.8584
Quick Link:
https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/96838/zip-code-96838.asp

Download this data |

Download ZIP Boundaries |

96838 - Honolulu, HI

ZIP Code 96838, Honolulu

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationHonolulu County, HI
Area0 sq mi Single Point
PO Boxes0 No PO Boxes
Also Known AsHono, Hon
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 96820
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box-only ZIP code with no street delivery routes within its boundaries
  • The facility serves 8 businesses through 2 dedicated PO Box carrier routes
  • Located near Hickam Housing and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Honolulu
  • Standard street delivery for the area is handled by neighboring ZIP code 96820
  • The zone's city delivery indicator shows it's part of Honolulu's broader urban delivery network

Postal Services

The postal facility operates two PO Box carrier routes serving eight businesses in the area. While classified as part of Honolulu, the zone functions as a specialized mail processing point for the military housing community. Residents and businesses in this area who need street delivery receive it through the neighboring ZIP code 96820, which provides the surrounding standard postal services.

Street Name Patterns

This ZIP code contains no street delivery addresses. All mail service is provided through PO Boxes at the postal facility.

Nearby Areas

Hickham Honolulu Aliamanu - Salt Lake - Foster Village Kalihi - Palama Moanalua

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 96838 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:8Source: 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 96838 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 96838. 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


96839 | | 96837

Schools in ZIP Code 96838


We could not locate which school district 96838 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 96838


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 March 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], 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: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov