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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 65.9 square miles in Holy Cross, Yukon-Koyukuk County, Alaska. The area is home to 178 residents, producing a population density of 3 people per square mile, and falls within the Anchorage time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 99602 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99602 sits at , while per-capita income is $19,718. The poverty rate stands at 11.2% and the unemployment rate 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, a direct signal of whether 99602 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 2.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 99602 sits relative to Alaska and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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.

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