Unalaska, AK · standard
ZIP Code 99685
Aleutians West, Alaska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,224
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $135,759
- Median income Above-median income area
- $462,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 19.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 covers 153.6 square miles in Unalaska, Aleutians West, Alaska (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,224 residents on file, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Nome time zone.
ZIP 99685 skews affluent, with a median household income of $135,759 (87% above the average Alaska ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,691. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $462,400 (120% above the average Alaska ZIP), with only 34.1% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,066.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Aleutians West, so 99685 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 99685
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Unalaska, AK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99685.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
3 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 99685, Unalaska, 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
4,224
Population
153.6
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
Nome
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99685?
39.7
Median Age
69.3%
Male
30.7%
Female
46.7%
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?
$135,759
Median Household Income
+87% vs state ZIP avg
$58,691
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 99685 ranks among Alaska ZIPs
Unalaska, 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)
$135,759 Top 5% higher than 95% of 197 Alaska ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
894housing units
894
Total Housing Units
743
Occupied Units
151
Vacant Units
3.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$462,400
Median Home Value
+120% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 99685 vs 99692 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99692 | Dutch Harbor, AK | 152 | 2.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99685, 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 (4,224 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 99685 in?
ZIP code 99685 (Unalaska) is located in Aleutians West, Alaska. Aleutians West 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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