Cantwell, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99729

Denali County, Alaska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

231
0/sq mi
$43,438
Median income
$256,300
Median home value
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cantwell pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 41%
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99729 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99729 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2310.0 square miles in Cantwell, Denali County, Alaska. The area is home to 231 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 99729 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99729 sits at $43,438 (40% below the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $32,684. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.3%. On housing, the median home value is $256,300 (22% above the state average) with median rent at $1,125 per month, and 83.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99729 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 99729 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 99729, Cantwell, 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

231

Population

2310.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Anchorage

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99729?

65.0

Median Age

60.2%

Male

39.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 67.2%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 19.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$43,438

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$32,684

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99729 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,438 8th percentile higher than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

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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 72.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%

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

What does housing look like?

232

Total Housing Units

87

Occupied Units

145

Vacant Units

1.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.9%
Renter 16.1%

$256,300

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$1,125

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 99729, employing approximately 19 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,289,000.

18

Businesses

19

Employees

$1.3M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 5 27.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 16.7%

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 99729 in?
ZIP code 99729 (Cantwell) is located in Denali County, Alaska. Denali County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/denali-ak.
What is the population of ZIP code 99729?
ZIP code 99729 in Cantwell, AK has a population of 231 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99729?
The median household income in ZIP 99729 is $43,438, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99729?
The median home value in ZIP 99729 is $256,300, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99729?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99729 is White at 67.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99729?
ZIP code 99729 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 19 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99729?
In ZIP code 99729, 72.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% 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 99729?
In ZIP code 99729, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99729?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99729 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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