Kodiak, AK · standard
ZIP Code 99615
Kodiak Island, Alaska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,899
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $88,456
- Median income Above-median income area
- $424,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 99615 (Kodiak, AK) fell -2.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 288.3 in 2023 to 282.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 99615 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kodiak, Kodiak Island, Alaska, home to 12,899 residents across 10749.2 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Anchorage time zone.
ZIP 99615 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,456 (22% above the average Alaska ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,416. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.5% and unemployment is 3.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $424,000 (102% above the average Alaska ZIP), while 60.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,798.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Alaska and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 99615.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 99615
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kodiak, AK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99615.
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
90 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 99615?
34.7
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
18.9%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$46,416
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 99615 ranks among Alaska ZIPs
Kodiak, AK household income vs. every Alaska ZIP code
Median household income among 197 reporting Alaska ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$88,456 Top 23% higher than 77% of 197 Alaska ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alaska 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,305housing units
5,305
Total Housing Units
4,393
Occupied Units
912
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$424,000
Median Home Value
+102% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99615, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,899 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 99615 in?
ZIP code 99615 (Kodiak) is located in Kodiak Island, Alaska. Kodiak Island 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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