| ZIP Code | 99586 |
|---|---|
| City | Gakona |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Copper River Census Area County |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Elevation | 3,100 ft |
| Latitude | 62.690716 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -144.237987 |
| Timezone | Anchorage (DST) |
| FIPS | 02066 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 60.2 yrs ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.03 |
| Below Poverty | 14.2% ▲ 42% above avg |
| College Grads | 46.3% ▲ 20% above avg |
| Unemployment | 19.0% ▲ 288% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 38 (12.8%) |
| Some College | 50 (16.8%) |
| Associates | 67 (22.5%) |
| Bachelors | 30 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 108 (36.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,500 ▼ 22% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $285,700 ≈ Avg ↓ 14% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $625/mo ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 587 |
| Vacant Units | 375 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.03 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 587 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 375 |
| Owner Occupied | 57.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 42.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.03 |
ZIP code 99586 is located in Gakona, Alaska, within Copper River Census Area County. With a population of 430, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 60.2 years. Economically, 99586 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,500 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 99586 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $285,700 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $625 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (57.6%) and renters (42.5%). Median home values have decreased by 14% since 2019.
The population of 99586 is majority White (50.70%). Residents are well-educated — 46.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.2%.
The unemployment rate in 99586 stands at 19.0%, which is more than double the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 61%.
Overall, ZIP code 99586 in Gakona, AK is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and an older community. With 430 residents, a median household income of $59,500, and a median home value of $285,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alaska.