| ZIP Code | 99685 |
|---|---|
| City | Unalaska |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Aleutians West (CA) County |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Latitude | 53.873112 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -166.483835 |
| Timezone | Anchorage (DST) |
| FIPS | 02016 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.1 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.88 |
| Below Poverty | 8.1% ▼ 19% below avg |
| College Grads | 26.8% ▼ 31% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 24% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 50 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 905 (35.2%) |
| Some College | 263 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 662 (25.8%) |
| Bachelors | 146 (5.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 542 (21.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $119,063 ▲ 56% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $448,700 ▲ 61% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,051/mo ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 838 |
| Vacant Units | 146 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.88 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 838 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 146 |
| Owner Occupied | 31.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 68.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.88 |
ZIP code 99685 is located in Unalaska, Alaska, within Aleutians West (CA) County. With a population of 3,690, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.1 years. Economically, 99685 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $119,063 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 99685 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $448,700 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,051 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 68.2% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 22% since 2019.
The population of 99685 is racially diverse, with Asian as the largest group at 44.1%. Residents are moderately educated — 26.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.1%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 99685 stands at 3.7%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 57%.
Overall, ZIP code 99685 in Unalaska, AK is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 3,690 residents, a median household income of $119,063, and a median home value of $448,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alaska.