COUNTY REPORT HI

Honolulu County, Hawaii

66 ZIP codes · Avg score 80/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

Recent water monitoring in Honolulu County shows 66 ZIP codes with consistently safe results.

How Honolulu County Compares

Honolulu County80/100
Hawaii avg79/100
National avg68/100

How Honolulu County Compares

B
County Grade
80/100
Avg Safety Score
66
ZIP Codes
28
Water Systems

Honolulu County scores 1 points above the Hawaii state average (79/100) and 12 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
80
Avg Safety Score
66
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 96768 (95/100)
Lowest ZIP: 96792 (55/100)
$890K
Median Home Value
$1,656
Avg Remediation (19% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Honolulu County, Hawaii

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 10.6 (asthma 9.5%, diabetes 12.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,262, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.299% avg pipe failure probability, 17% of ZIPs at high risk

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.5% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 25.3% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

30%
Pipe Failure Probability
17%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,262

Flood $682/yr
Underground Tanks $240/yr
Energy Code Gap $181/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Honolulu County

$890K
Median Home Value
$1,656
Est. Remediation Cost
0.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Honolulu County, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Honolulu County residents

Asthma 9.5% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 25.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Honolulu County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 HNL-WINDWARD-PEARL HARBOR 631,389 3
2 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII 16,300 3
3 SCHOFIELD BARRACKS 37,920 1
4 Fort Shafter 7,067 1
5 Tripler Army Medical Cntr 5,555 1

28 total water systems serve Honolulu County.

All ZIP Codes in Honolulu County

66 ZIP codes tracked in Honolulu County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 96768 Makawao 95 A 0 $905K
2 96759 Kunia 88 A 0
3 96802 Honolulu 88 A 0
4 96805 Honolulu 88 A 0
5 96806 Honolulu 88 A 0
6 96807 Honolulu 88 A 0
7 96808 Honolulu 88 A 0
8 96809 Honolulu 88 A 0
9 96812 Honolulu 88 A 0
10 96823 Honolulu 88 A 0
11 96824 Honolulu 88 A 0
12 96828 Honolulu 88 A 0
13 96836 Honolulu 88 A 0
14 96837 Honolulu 88 A 0
15 96838 Honolulu 88 A 0
16 96839 Honolulu 88 A 0
17 96840 Honolulu 88 A 0
18 96841 Honolulu 88 A 0
19 96843 Honolulu 88 A 0
20 96844 Honolulu 88 A 0
21 96846 Honolulu 88 A 0
22 96847 Honolulu 88 A 0
23 96848 Honolulu 88 A 0
24 96849 Honolulu 88 A 0
25 96850 Honolulu 88 A 0
26 96731 Kahuku 87 A 0 $813K
27 96786 Wahiawa 87 A 0 $724K
28 96797 Waipahu 87 A 0 $799K
29 96801 Honolulu 87 A 0
30 96803 Honolulu 87 A 0
31 96804 Honolulu 87 A 0
32 96810 Honolulu 87 A 0
33 96811 Honolulu 87 A 0
34 96814 Honolulu 87 A 0 $707K
35 96818 Honolulu 87 A 0 $653K
36 96820 Honolulu 87 A 0
37 96830 Honolulu 87 A 0
38 96857 Schofield Barracks 86 A 1
39 96701 Aiea 82 B 0 $913K
40 96744 Kaneohe 82 B 3 $1001K
41 96782 Pearl City 82 B 0 $846K
42 96813 Honolulu 82 B 0 $804K
43 96817 Honolulu 82 B 0 $930K
44 96762 Laie 77 B 0 $962K
45 96815 Honolulu 77 B 0 $628K
46 96816 Honolulu 77 B 0 $1121K
47 96819 Honolulu 77 B 0 $964K
48 96822 Honolulu 77 B 0 $985K
49 96825 Honolulu 77 B 0 $1068K
50 96826 Honolulu 77 B 0 $485K
51 96707 Kapolei 73 B 0 $772K
52 96789 Mililani 73 B 0 $871K
53 96821 Honolulu 72 B 0 $1458K
54 96709 Kapolei 66 C 0
55 96853 J B P H H 66 C 0
56 96854 Wheeler Army Airfield 66 C 0
57 96859 Tripler Army Medical Center 66 C 0
58 96861 Camp H M Smith 66 C 0
59 96863 M C B H Kaneohe Bay 66 C 0
60 96706 Ewa Beach 60 C 0 $797K
61 96717 Hauula 60 C 0 $874K
62 96730 Kaaawa 60 C 0 $982K
63 96791 Waialua 60 C 0 $932K
64 96712 Haleiwa 55 C 0 $1264K
65 96734 Kailua 55 C 0 $1246K
66 96792 Waianae 55 C 0 $551K

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Overview

Honolulu County in Hawaii covers 66 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (80/100).

2 of 66 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Honolulu County?
Honolulu County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 66 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Honolulu County?
Honolulu County is served by 28 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 66 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Honolulu County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Honolulu County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,262 per homeowner.
How does Honolulu County compare to Hawaii?
Honolulu County has an average water safety score of 80/100, which is above the Hawaii state average of 79/100.

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