Kake, AK · standard
ZIP Code 99830
Petersburg, Alaska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 561
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $52,159
- Median income Below-median income area
- $124,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kake pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 17th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99830 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 99830 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kake, Petersburg, Alaska, home to just 561 residents across 701.3 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Sitka time zone.
ZIP 99830 reports a modest median household income of $52,159 (28% below the average Alaska ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,216. Unemployment is 12.5%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $124,600 (41% below the average Alaska ZIP), and median rent is $1,016; owner occupancy is 65.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Alaska and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 99830.
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 99830
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kake, AK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99830.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
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 99830, Kake, 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
561
Population
701.3
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Sitka
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99830?
38.9
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
1.6%
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?
$52,159
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$23,216
Per Capita Income
19.9%
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 99830 ranks among Alaska ZIPs
Kake, 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)
$52,159 24th percentile higher than 24% of 197 Alaska ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alaska 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
326housing units
326
Total Housing Units
241
Occupied Units
85
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$124,600
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$1,016
Median Rent
1983
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 99830, employing approximately 82 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,208,000.
21
Businesses
82
Employees
$3.2M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 19.1% |
| Construction | 3 | 14.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 14.3% |
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 99830, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 99830 in?
ZIP code 99830 (Kake) is located in Petersburg, Alaska. Petersburg contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/petersburg-ak.
What is the population of ZIP code 99830?
ZIP code 99830 in Kake, AK has a population of 561 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99830?
The median household income in ZIP 99830 is $52,159, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99830?
The median home value in ZIP 99830 is $124,600, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99830?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99830 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 55.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99830?
ZIP code 99830 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 82 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99830?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99830 are: Retail trade (4), Construction (3), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99830?
In ZIP code 99830, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% 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 99830?
In ZIP code 99830, approximately 65.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99830?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99830 is 19.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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