Douglas, AK · standard
ZIP Code 99824
Juneau, Alaska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,111
- 472/sq mi High-density area
- $92,188
- Median income Above-median income area
- $406,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 covers 4.5 square miles in Douglas, Juneau, Alaska (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,111 residents on file, a density of 472 people per square mile, in the Juneau time zone.
ZIP 99824 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,188 (27% above the average Alaska ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,978. The poverty rate is 13.6%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $406,500 (94% above the average Alaska ZIP), with only 48.1% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,520.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Alaska and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 99824.
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 99824
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Douglas, AK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99824.
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
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 99824, Douglas, 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
2,111
Population
4.5
Area (sq mi)
472
People / sq mi
Juneau
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99824?
37.8
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
6.4%
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?
$92,188
Median Household Income
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$50,978
Per Capita Income
13.6%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
19.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 99824 ranks among Alaska ZIPs
Douglas, 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)
$92,188 Top 22% higher than 78% 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
1,135housing units
1,135
Total Housing Units
1,041
Occupied Units
94
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$406,500
Median Home Value
+94% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99824, 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 (2,111 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 99824 in?
ZIP code 99824 (Douglas) is located in Juneau, Alaska. Juneau 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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