99835 ZIP Code
Sitka, Alaska
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 99835 |
| City/Town: | Sitka |
| County: | Sitka City and Borough |
| State: | Alaska |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,457 |
| Median Household Income: | $95,261 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,327 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,080 |
| Median Home Value: | $424,700 |
| Land Area: | 2570.2 sq miles
6656.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 480.0 sq miles
1243.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 56.9603, -135.0373 |
Population Information (99835 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,457 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,420 | 52.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,037 | 47.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 398 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 469 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 529 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 505 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 485 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,222 | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,196 | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,015 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 542 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 721 | 8.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 814 | 9.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 436 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 125 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (99835 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $424,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,309 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,080 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,459 | 84.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 621 | 15.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,231 | 64.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,228 | 35.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (99835 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,071 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 122 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 168 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,564 | 25.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,543 | 25.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 598 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,391 | 22.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 685 | 11.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 34.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (99835 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $95,261 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $104,872 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $107,896 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,327 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (99835 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,966 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,387 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 230 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,953 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,721 | 62.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,119 | 25.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 522 | 11.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 25 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (99835 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,269 | 62.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 58 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 788 | 9.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 667 | 7.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 103 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 90 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,482 | 17.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 422 | 5.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 626 | 7.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 408 | 4.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 51 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 34 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 133 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (99835 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 72 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 76 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 182 | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 165 | 4.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 326 | 9.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 471 | 13.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 595 | 17.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 895 | 25.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 353 | 10.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 324 | 9.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (99835 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,918 | 66.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 402 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 12 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 718 | 16.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 276 | 6.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 317 | 7.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 11.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (99835 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 285 | 6.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 238 | 5.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 328 | 7.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 39 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 518 | 11.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 272 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 37 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 159 | 3.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 210 | 4.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,289 | 29.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 328 | 7.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 234 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 450 | 10.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (99835 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (99835 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,026 | 83.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,781 | 68.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,246 | 26.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 987 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (99835 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,950 | 85.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 944 | 27.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 858 | 24.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 101 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 195 | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 216 | 6.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (99835 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,028 | 49.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 253 | 6.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 640 | 15.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 318 | 7.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 201 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 83 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 167 | 4.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 390 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (99835 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 150 | 3.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 422 | 10.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 350 | 8.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 888 | 21.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,060 | 26.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 634 | 15.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 269 | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 126 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 176 | 4.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (99835 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 192 | 4.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 603 | 14.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,046 | 25.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,432 | 35.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 650 | 15.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 157 | 3.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (99835 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 89 | 2.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 134 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,393 | 40.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,650 | 47.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 140 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 33 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 17 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (99835 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 362 | 10.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,214 | 35.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,421 | 41.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 462 | 13.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (99835 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 89 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 124 | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 70 | 3.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 41 | 1.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 193 | 8.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,052 | 47.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 627 | 28.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 35 | 1.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (99835 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,426 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $771 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,309 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.06 | 2.38 |
Households (99835 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,459 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,743 | 50.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 651 | 18.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 642 | 18.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 758 | 21.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 978 | 28.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,056 | 30.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.36 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.87 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (99835 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,685 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,184 | 32.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,955 | 53.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 83 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 404 | 11.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 817 | 22.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (99835 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,976 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 85 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 104 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 824 | 41.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 439 | 22.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 524 | 26.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (99835 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,404 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 533 | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,013 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,134 | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 59 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 564 | 49.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 511 | 45.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (99835 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,668 | 78.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,723 | 20.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 879 | 51.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 766 | 44.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 560 | 32.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 78 | 4.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (99835 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,604 | 89.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 136 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 853 | 627.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 853 | 627.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 853 | 627.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 54 | 39.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 8 | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 5 | 3.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 152 | 111.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 90 | 66.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (99835 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,059 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,856 | 85.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,203 | 14.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 457 | 5.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 110 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 544 | 6.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 92 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (99835 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,459 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,306 | 95.6% | 89.4% |
Sitka, AK99835