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Douglas, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99824

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

2,111
472/sq mi
$92,188
Median income
$406,500
Median home value
46.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Douglas pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
472
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99824 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99824 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.5 square miles in Douglas, Juneau County, Alaska. The area is home to 2,111 residents, producing a population density of 472 people per square mile, and falls within the Juneau time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 99824 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99824 sits at $92,188 (27% above the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $50,978. The poverty rate stands at 13.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $406,500 (94% above the state average) with median rent at $1,520 per month, and 48.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99824 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 99824 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 99824

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99824.

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 99824, Douglas, 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

2,111

Population

4.5

Area (sq mi)

472

People / sq mi

Juneau

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99824?

37.8

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

6.4%

Foreign-Born

White 64.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 11.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%

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?

$92,188

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$50,978

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

19.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 99824 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,188 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,135

Total Housing Units

1,041

Occupied Units

94

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.1%
Renter 51.9%

$406,500

Median Home Value

+94% vs state

$1,520

Median Rent

1978

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

+5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

233

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+133%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 99824 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +6.5% 186
2020 -1.6% 183
2021 +7.2% 196
2022 +5.0% 206
2024 — 233

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 26 business establishments in ZIP 99824, employing approximately 136 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,125,000.

26

Businesses

136

Employees

$6.1M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 23.1%
Other services (except public administration) 4 15.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 3 11.5%

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

More ZIP Codes in Juneau County

99801 standard
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Pop: 29,164

Related Areas

Juneau County Douglas, AK Alaska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99824 in? ▼
ZIP code 99824 (Douglas) 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 99824? ▼
ZIP code 99824 in Douglas, AK has a population of 2,111 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99824? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 99824 is $92,188, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99824? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 99824 is $406,500, which is 46% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99824? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 99824 is White at 64.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99824? ▼
ZIP code 99824 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 136 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99824? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99824 are: Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (4), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99824? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99824 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 99824? ▼
In ZIP code 99824, 64.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.9% 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 99824? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99824 is 19.5 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 99824? ▼
In ZIP code 99824, approximately 48.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99824? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99824 is 13.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Douglas, AK

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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