Ketchikan, AK · standard
ZIP Code 99901
Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,508
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $92,885
- Median income Above-median income area
- $393,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ketchikan pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 24%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99901 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 99901 (Ketchikan, AK) rose +13.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 238.8 in 2023 to 272.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 99901 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska, home to 13,508 residents across 12280.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Sitka time zone.
ZIP 99901 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,885 (28% above the average Alaska ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,971. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $393,300 (87% above the average Alaska ZIP), while 68.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,505.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, 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 99901.
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 99901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ketchikan, AK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99901.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
95 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
72 establishments
- Construction
Construction
66 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
66 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
51 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 99901, Ketchikan, 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
13,508
Population
12280.0
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Sitka
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99901?
41.0
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
8.0%
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?
$92,885
Median Household Income
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$48,971
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 99901 ranks among Alaska ZIPs
Ketchikan, 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)
$92,885 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
6,690housing units
6,690
Total Housing Units
5,732
Occupied Units
958
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$393,300
Median Home Value
+87% vs state ZIP avg
$1,505
Median Rent
1977
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
+13.9%
YoY Change (2024)
272
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+172%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 99901 have increased 13.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.3% | 193 |
| 2021 | +6.0% | 204 |
| 2022 | +12.5% | 230 |
| 2023 | +3.9% | 239 |
| 2024 | +13.9% | 272 |
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 599 business establishments in ZIP 99901, employing approximately 4,691 people with a combined annual payroll of $343,225,000.
599
Businesses
4,691
Employees
$343.2M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 95 | 15.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 72 | 12.0% |
| Construction | 66 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 66 | 11.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 51 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 47 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 32 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 4.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 3.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 13 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 2.2% |
| Information | 11 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.7% |
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 99901, 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 (13,508 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 99901 in?
ZIP code 99901 (Ketchikan) is located in Ketchikan Gateway, Alaska. Ketchikan Gateway contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ketchikan-gateway-ak.
What is the population of ZIP code 99901?
ZIP code 99901 in Ketchikan, AK has a population of 13,508 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99901?
The median household income in ZIP 99901 is $92,885, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99901?
The median home value in ZIP 99901 is $393,300, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99901?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99901 is White at 62.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99901?
ZIP code 99901 has 599 business establishments employing approximately 4,691 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99901?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99901 are: Retail trade (95), Transportation and warehousing (72), Construction (66). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99901?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99901 increased by 13.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. 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 99901?
In ZIP code 99901, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 99901?
In ZIP code 99901, approximately 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99901?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99901 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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