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Juneau, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99801

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

29,164
5/sq mi
$102,217
Median income
$451,000
Median home value
40.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
5
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99801 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99801 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska, with 29,164 residents across 5718.4 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Juneau time zone.

ZIP 99801 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,217 (41% above the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $54,318. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.0%. The typical home here is valued at $451,000 (115% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,436 monthly, and 64.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 15 minutes. Compare these figures to the Alaska and national benchmarks above rather than reading 99801's numbers in isolation.

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 99801

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Juneau, AK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99801.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 99801, Juneau, 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

29,164

Population

5718.4

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Juneau

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99801?

40.1

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

7.8%

Foreign-Born

White 62.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 7.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 8.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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?

$102,217

Median Household Income

+41% vs state

$54,318

Per Capita Income

8.5%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

14.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 99801 ranks nationally

Juneau, AK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,217 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.9%

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

What does housing look like?

13,114

Total Housing Units

12,126

Occupied Units

988

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.9%
Renter 35.1%

$451,000

Median Home Value

+115% vs state

$1,436

Median Rent

1982

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

-0.0%

YoY Change (2024)

242

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+142%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 99801 have decreased 0.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 188
2021 +7.6% 203
2022 +12.3% 228
2023 +6.3% 242
2024 -0.0% 242

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 1,019 business establishments in ZIP 99801, employing approximately 10,795 people with a combined annual payroll of $773,384,000.

1,019

Businesses

10,795

Employees

$773.4M

Annual Payroll

19

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 121 11.9%
Health care and social assistance 121 11.9%
Construction 112 11.0%
Accommodation and food services 102 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 96 9.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 89 8.7%
Transportation and warehousing 59 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 58 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 53 5.2%
Finance and insurance 36 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 30 2.9%
Wholesale trade 29 2.9%
Manufacturing 28 2.8%
Information 27 2.6%
Educational services 20 2.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 12 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 11 1.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 8 0.8%
Utilities 7 0.7%

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 99801 in? ▼
ZIP code 99801 (Juneau) is located in Juneau County, Alaska. Juneau County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/juneau-ak.
What is the population of ZIP code 99801? ▼
ZIP code 99801 in Juneau, AK has a population of 29,164 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99801? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 99801 is $102,217, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99801? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 99801 is $451,000, which is 62% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99801? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 99801 is White at 62.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99801? ▼
ZIP code 99801 has 1,019 business establishments employing approximately 10,795 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99801? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99801 are: Retail trade (121), Health care and social assistance (121), Construction (112). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99801? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99801 decreased by 0.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 142%. 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 99801? ▼
In ZIP code 99801, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 99801? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99801 is 14.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 99801? ▼
In ZIP code 99801, approximately 64.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99801? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99801 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.