Holy Cross, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99602

Yukon-Koyukuk County, Alaska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

178
3/sq mi
$53,000
Median home value
2.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Holy Cross pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99602 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99602 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Holy Cross, Yukon-Koyukuk County, Alaska, home to just 178 residents across 65.9 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Anchorage time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 99602, but per-capita income is $19,718. Poverty here runs at 11.2%, with unemployment measured at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $53,000 (75% below the state average) with median rent at $485 per month, and 81.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 2.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is -. The state and national benchmarks above give 99602's numbers context; they should not be read in isolation.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 99602, Holy Cross, AK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

178

Population

65.9

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Anchorage

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99602?

38.4

Median Age

68.3%

Male

31.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 0.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 95.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$19,718

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

113

Total Housing Units

79

Occupied Units

34

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.0%
Renter 19.0%

$53,000

Median Home Value

-75% vs state

$485

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99602 in?
ZIP code 99602 (Holy Cross) is located in Yukon-Koyukuk County, Alaska. Yukon-Koyukuk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/yukon-koyukuk-ak.
What is the population of ZIP code 99602?
ZIP code 99602 in Holy Cross, AK has a population of 178 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99602?
The median home value in ZIP 99602 is $53,000, which is 81% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99602?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99602 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 95.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99602?
In ZIP code 99602, 70.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 99602?
In ZIP code 99602, approximately 81.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99602?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99602 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.