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Kodiak, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99615

Kodiak Island County, Alaska — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

12,899
1/sq mi
$88,456
Median income
$424,000
Median home value
29.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kodiak pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 18%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99615 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99615 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10749.2 square miles in Kodiak, Kodiak Island County, Alaska. The area is home to 12,899 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 99615 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99615 sits at $88,456 (22% above the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $46,416. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $424,000 (102% above the state average) with median rent at $1,798 per month, and 60.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99615 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 99615 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 99615

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99615.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 99615, Kodiak, 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

12,899

Population

10749.2

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Anchorage

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99615?

34.7

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

18.9%

Foreign-Born

White 50.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 23.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 8.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

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?

$88,456

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$46,416

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99615 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$88,456 Top 28% higher than 72% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,305

Total Housing Units

4,393

Occupied Units

912

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.1%
Renter 39.9%

$424,000

Median Home Value

+102% vs state

$1,798

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-2.2%

YoY Change (2024)

282

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+182%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 99615 have decreased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +182% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.3% 209
2021 +9.5% 228
2022 +10.3% 252
2023 +14.4% 288
2024 -2.2% 282

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 424 business establishments in ZIP 99615, employing approximately 4,403 people with a combined annual payroll of $249,479,000.

424

Businesses

4,403

Employees

$249.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 90 21.2%
Health care and social assistance 39 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 39 9.2%
Retail trade 38 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 37 8.7%
Construction 35 8.3%
Transportation and warehousing 26 6.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 4.7%
Manufacturing 17 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 3.1%
Finance and insurance 12 2.8%
Information 11 2.6%
Wholesale trade 10 2.4%
Educational services 4 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99615 in? ▼
ZIP code 99615 (Kodiak) is located in Kodiak Island County, Alaska. Kodiak Island County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kodiak-island-ak.
What is the population of ZIP code 99615? ▼
ZIP code 99615 in Kodiak, AK has a population of 12,899 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99615? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 99615 is $88,456, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99615? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 99615 is $424,000, which is 52% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99615? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 99615 is White at 50.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99615? ▼
ZIP code 99615 has 424 business establishments employing approximately 4,403 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99615? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99615 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (90), Health care and social assistance (39), Accommodation and food services (39). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99615? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99615 decreased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 182%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99615? ▼
In ZIP code 99615, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.5% 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 99615? ▼
In ZIP code 99615, approximately 60.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99615? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99615 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Kodiak, AK

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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