| ZIP Code | 99835 |
|---|---|
| City | Sitka |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Sitka City and Borough County |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Latitude | 56.960283 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -135.037328 |
| Timezone | Anchorage (DST) |
| FIPS | 02220 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.30 |
| Below Poverty | 8.2% ▼ 18% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.4% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.6% ▲ 35% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 32 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,375 (23.6%) |
| Some College | 673 (11.6%) |
| Associates | 1,094 (18.8%) |
| Bachelors | 640 (11%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,001 (34.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $101,207 ▲ 33% above avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $442,100 ▲ 59% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,350/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,080 |
| Vacant Units | 577 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,080 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 577 |
| Owner Occupied | 61.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.30 |
ZIP code 99835 is located in Sitka, Alaska, within Sitka City and Borough County. With a population of 8,393, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.6 years. Economically, 99835 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $101,207 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 99835 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $442,100 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,350 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 61.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 99835 is majority White (59.84%). Residents are well-educated — 45.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.2%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 99835 stands at 6.6%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 61%.
Overall, ZIP code 99835 in Sitka, AK is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,393 residents, a median household income of $101,207, and a median home value of $442,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alaska.