| City: | Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Names to Avoid: | East West Center, Hon, Hono |
| County: | Honolulu County |
| Timezone: | Hawaii-Aleutian Islands (GMT -10:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:06:47 AM |
| Population: | 475 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 808 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 21.3011, -157.8135 |
| Land Area: | 0.071 sq mi |
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The East-West Center operates under dedicated ZIP code 96848 in Honolulu County, Hawaii. Established by the United States Congress in 1960 through the Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West Act, the institution promotes relations and understanding among the peoples of the United States, Asia, and the Pacific islands. Then-Senate Majority Leader Lyndon B. Johnson supported its creation and attended the May 9, 1961 groundbreaking ceremonies as Vice President.
Located in the Manoa neighborhood adjacent to the University of Hawaii, the center occupies a 21-acre campus featuring five buildings designed by renowned architect I. M. Pei. The campus includes Abraham Lincoln Hall, John A. Burns Hall, Hale Manoa, and the Hawaii Imin International Conference Center. Postal records identify 10 delivery codes serving 6 buildings across the complex.
The 2020 Census counted 475 residents with a median age of just 22.6 years, reflecting the center's role housing international scholars and students. Of these residents, 395 live in non-institutionalized group quarters (dormitories), while 47 renter-occupied housing units accommodate additional residents. Honolulu is the valid mailing city for center correspondence.
| Population: | 475 |
| Median Age: | 22.6 |
| Housing Units: | 47 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 96848 has 475 residents and 47 households (average 1.70 persons per household). The median age is 22.6 years, significantly younger than the state (40.8) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.4% male and 51.6% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (50.0%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (41.1%, much higher than the state average of 22.9% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (20.6%, much lower than the state average of 37.2% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than the national average (6.0%) and Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander share is much higher than the national average (0.2%).
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| 2020 Population: | 475Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 573Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 6,690.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $21,042Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 47Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.70Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 16.75Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 766 | 467 | 531 | 573 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 475 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 22.6
Male Median Age: 25.4
Female Median Age: 21.2
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 85 | 60 | 21 | 27 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 1 | 0 | 57 | 112 | 35 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 1 | 79 | 197 | 95 | 32 | 38 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| White: | 195 | 43.82% |
| Black: | 28 | 6.29% |
| Hispanic:* | 46 | 10.34% |
| Asian: | 98 | 22.02% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 69 | 15.51% |
| Other: | 9 | 2.02% |
| Total: | 445 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 230 | 48.42% | 25.4 years |
| Females: | 245 | 51.58% | 21.2 years |
| Total: | 475 | 100% | 22.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 296 | 51.66% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 12 | 2.09% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 43 | 7.50% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 222 | 46.25% |
| Total Population: | 573 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 308 | 53.75% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 265 | 46.25% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $21,042, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,042. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $21,042 for nonfamily households (a difference of $21,042). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 66.0%, which is a bit higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (66.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,042 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,042 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 378 | 65.97% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 195 | 34.03% |
| Total: | 573 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 253 | 66.93% |
| Service: | 28 | 7.41% |
| Sales and Office: | 75 | 19.84% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 22 | 5.82% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 378 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $587, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $587. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 19 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 19 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $587 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 19 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 19 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 19 | 52.78% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 17 | 47.22% |
| Total Housing Units: | 36 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 36 | 100.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 36 | 100% |
In 2024, 55.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 86.70%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 9.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 6 | 2.75% |
| Some college, no degree: | 48 | 22.02% |
| Associate's degree: | 43 | 19.72% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 37 | 16.97% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 84 | 38.53% |
| Total: | 218 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 218 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 121 | 55.50% |
| Private Insurance: | 497 | 84.38% |
| Public Insurance: | 56 | 9.51% |
| No Insurance: | 36 | 6.11% |
| Total: | 589 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 553 | 93.89% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 567 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 567 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 96848 is assigned to a single organization or institution. Detailed business demographics are not published for unique ZIP Codes.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 0Source: 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 |
ZIP Code 96848 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 96848. It covers 0.071 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: | 0.071 sq miSource: 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 |
We could not locate which school district 96848 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.
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.