ZIP Code 96839 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:9:38:58 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:808
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:21.3069, -157.8584
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96839 Honolulu, HI - Commercial Mail Facility in Manoa

ZIP Code 96839, Honolulu

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationHonolulu County, HI
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points568 (225 businesses)
PO Boxes343
Also Known AsHono, Hon
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 96822
Key Facts
  • This ZIP has zero population because it covers only a commercial mail facility, not a residential area
  • All 343 PO Boxes serve businesses rather than households
  • The ZIP is a point location entirely within ZIP code 96822 (Manoa)
  • Only one street address exists in this ZIP: Woodlawn Drive with 51 unit numbers
  • 225 businesses receive mail here despite only 4 physical establishments at the location
  • This isn't a PO Box Only Zone since street delivery is available through the surrounding ZIP 96822

What This ZIP Actually Is

ZIP code 96839 isn't a town or neighborhood. It's a single commercial mail facility on Woodlawn Drive in Honolulu's Manoa district. The 343 PO Boxes here serve businesses rather than residents, and the ZIP has zero population because no one lives within its boundaries.

A Point Within a ZIP

This point-location ZIP sits entirely within ZIP code 96822, which provides street delivery to the surrounding Manoa neighborhood. Businesses use 96839 for mail receiving services while operating at physical addresses elsewhere in Honolulu. With 225 business delivery points and just 4 establishments employing 21 people, the facility functions as a commercial mail hub.

Single-Building Operation

The single address (Woodlawn Dr) with 51 unit designators confirms this is a mailbox rental or commercial receiving operation. Street delivery exists through the enclosing ZIP, so 96839 isn't a PO Box Only Zone.

Practical Information

For most Honolulu residents and visitors, this ZIP is invisible. It exists solely to route mail to the businesses that rent boxes here.

Street Name Patterns

Single Commercial Address Unit Designators

Only one street exists in this ZIP, a commercial mail facility address with multiple unit numbers.

Nearby Areas

Honolulu Manoa Diamond Head - Kapahulu - St. Louis Makiki - Lower Punchbowl - Tantalu Palolo

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 96839 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 19 people with an annual payroll of $599,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:552Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:5Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$147,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$599,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:19Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 96839 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 1,003,666 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 96839. 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:1,003,666Source: 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


96840 | | 96838

Schools in ZIP Code 96839


We could not locate which school district 96839 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
Hongwanji Mission School 1728 Pali Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96813
District: Private SchoolNearby
Soto Academy 1708 Nuuanu Ave Ste 1
Honolulu, HI 96817
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 96839


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