Unalaska, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99685

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

4,224
28/sq mi
$135,759
Median income
$462,400
Median home value
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Unalaska pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
34%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99685 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99685 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 153.6 square miles in Unalaska, Aleutians West County, Alaska. The area is home to 4,224 residents, producing a population density of 28 people per square mile, and falls within the Nome time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 99685 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99685 sits at $135,759 (87% above the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $58,691. The poverty rate stands at 10.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $462,400 (120% above the state average) with median rent at $2,066 per month, and 34.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99685 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Aleutians West County, so you can benchmark 99685 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 99685

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99685.

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 99685, Unalaska, 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

4,224

Population

153.6

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

Nome

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99685?

39.7

Median Age

69.3%

Male

30.7%

Female

46.7%

Foreign-Born

White 23.4%
African American 9.1%
Asian 41.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%

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?

$135,759

Median Household Income

+87% vs state

$58,691

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99685 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$135,759 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 51.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%

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

What does housing look like?

894

Total Housing Units

743

Occupied Units

151

Vacant Units

3.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 34.1%
Renter 65.9%

$462,400

Median Home Value

+120% vs state

$2,066

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 99685, employing approximately 552 people with a combined annual payroll of $32,986,000.

36

Businesses

552

Employees

$33.0M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 8 22.2%
Transportation and warehousing 4 11.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 4 11.1%
Construction 3 8.3%
Retail trade 3 8.3%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99685 in?
ZIP code 99685 (Unalaska) is located in Aleutians West County, Alaska. Aleutians West County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/aleutians-west-ak.
What is the population of ZIP code 99685?
ZIP code 99685 in Unalaska, AK has a population of 4,224 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99685?
The median household income in ZIP 99685 is $135,759, which is 78% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99685?
The median home value in ZIP 99685 is $462,400, which is 66% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99685?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99685 is Asian at 41.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99685?
ZIP code 99685 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 552 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99685?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99685 are: Health care and social assistance (8), Transportation and warehousing (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99685?
In ZIP code 99685, 51.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% 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 99685?
In ZIP code 99685, approximately 34.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 65.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99685?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99685 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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