| ZIP Code | 99683 |
|---|---|
| City | Trapper Creek |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Matanuska-Susitna Borough County |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Elevation | 81 ft |
| Latitude | 62.415367 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -150.407844 |
| Timezone | Anchorage (DST) |
| FIPS | 02170 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 60.8 yrs ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.96 |
| Below Poverty | 5.0% ▼ 50% below avg |
| College Grads | 38.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 12.8% ▲ 161% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 10 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 180 (38.5%) |
| Some College | 31 (6.6%) |
| Associates | 69 (14.7%) |
| Bachelors | 69 (14.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 109 (23.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,281 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $204,900 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 69% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,178 |
| Vacant Units | 885 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.96 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,178 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 885 |
| Owner Occupied | 93.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 6.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.96 |
ZIP code 99683 is located in Trapper Creek, Alaska, within Matanuska-Susitna Borough County. With a population of 584, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 60.8 years. Economically, 99683 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,281 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 99683 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $204,900 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 93.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 69% since 2019.
The population of 99683 is primarily White (89.38%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.0%. Household income has grown by 42% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 99683 stands at 12.8%, which is more than double the national average. A notably high share of workers — 31% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 51%.
Overall, ZIP code 99683 in Trapper Creek, AK is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 584 residents, a median household income of $63,281, and a median home value of $204,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alaska.