| ZIP Code | 99901 |
|---|---|
| City | Ketchikan |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Ketchikan Gateway County |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Elevation | 1,938 ft |
| Latitude | 55.662896 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -131.366292 |
| Timezone | Anchorage (DST) |
| FIPS | 02130 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 9.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 35.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 31% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 56 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,563 (26.8%) |
| Some College | 1,432 (15%) |
| Associates | 2,168 (22.7%) |
| Bachelors | 741 (7.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,602 (27.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,155 ▲ 17% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $379,000 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,388/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,659 |
| Vacant Units | 1,038 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,659 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,038 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
ZIP code 99901 is located in Ketchikan, Alaska, within Ketchikan Gateway County. With a population of 13,875, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.8 years. Economically, 99901 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $89,155 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 99901 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $379,000 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,388 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 99901 is majority White (61.42%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.4%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 99901 stands at 3.4%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 99901 in Ketchikan, AK is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 13,875 residents, a median household income of $89,155, and a median home value of $379,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alaska.