Zip code 99663: Seldovia, Alaska
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 99663
99663 is a rural zip code in Seldovia, Alaska (Kenai Peninsula Borough), covering 115 sq mi of land. About 417 people live here, or 4 per square mile. The median resident is 52.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.
The median household earns $84,306 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $198,200, or 2.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 89% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $800 a month.
29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 11.1 minutes each way, and 21% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods. 27% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 99663 compares
Only about 417 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.
- Housing vacancy50.5%99thU.S. 10.1% · AK 17.6%27th of 185 in AK
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · AK 13.8%6th of 187 in AK
- 99thU.S. 10% · AK 9.9%6th of 187 in AK
- Median age52.897thU.S. 38.9 · AK 35.813th of 187 in AK
- Homeownership rate89.3%95thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · AK 66.8%15th of 184 in AK
- Government workers22.4%91stU.S. 14.5% · AK 25.9%148th of 187 in AK
- Uninsured rate13.4%84thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AK 11%88th of 187 in AK
- Work from home21.1%80thU.S. 15.1% · AK 9.7%13th of 187 in AK
- Per capita income$45,59864thU.S. $44,673 · AK $46,57345th of 187 in AK
- Median household income$84,30655thU.S. $80,734 · AK $92,78853rd of 176 in AK
- Diversity index51.454thU.S. 61.4 · AK 62.858th of 187 in AK
- 45thU.S. 35.7% · AK 31.7%40th of 187 in AK
- Poverty rate9.1%39thU.S. 12.5% · AK 10.1%130th of 187 in AK
- Tech workers2.2%37thU.S. 3.8% · AK 2.1%28th of 187 in AK
- 36thU.S. 0.483 · AK 0.43385th of 184 in AK
- Veterans4.6%33rdU.S. 6.2% · AK 10.7%128th of 187 in AK
- Median home value$198,20021stU.S. $332,700 · AK $352,90085th of 163 in AK
- 19thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · AK 5.9%157th of 187 in AK
- 16thU.S. 14.1% · AK 7.7%84th of 187 in AK
- 16thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · AK 44.6%74th of 174 in AK
- 12thWeaknessU.S. 91% · AK 91.9%100th of 184 in AK
- Residents under 1815.8%10thU.S. 22% · AK 24.1%159th of 187 in AK
- 7thU.S. $1,413 · AK $1,419114th of 142 in AK
- Median earnings per worker$30,0003rdWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AK $54,975155th of 186 in AK
- 2ndU.S. 9.7% · AK 10%107th of 187 in AK
- Population4171stU.S. 334,922,499 · AK 735,706127th of 187 in AK
- Population density4/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · AK 1/sq mi126th of 187 in AK
- Average commute11.1 min1stStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AK 19.4 min71st of 184 in AK
| Measure | 99663 | Kenai Peninsula | AK | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in AK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing vacancy | 50.5% | 25.8% | 17.6% | 10.1% | 27th of 185 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 36.7% | 20% | 13.8% | 17.2% | 6th of 187 | |
| Self-employed workers | 27.3% | 15.3% | 9.9% | 10% | 6th of 187 | |
| Median age | 52.8 | 41.4 | 35.8 | 38.9 | 13th of 187 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 89.3% | 77% | 66.8% | 65.2% | 15th of 184 | |
| Government workers | 22.4% | 20.6% | 25.9% | 14.5% | 148th of 187 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 13.4% | 11.5% | 11% | 8.4% | 88th of 187 | |
| Work from home | 21.1% | 10.5% | 9.7% | 15.1% | 13th of 187 | |
| Per capita income | $45,598 | $44,190 | $46,573 | $44,673 | 45th of 187 | |
| Median household income | $84,306 | $80,538 | $92,788 | $80,734 | 53rd of 176 | |
| Diversity index | 51.4 | 38.6 | 62.8 | 61.4 | 58th of 187 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.3% | 29.8% | 31.7% | 35.7% | 40th of 187 | |
| Poverty rate | 9.1% | 11.8% | 10.1% | 12.5% | 130th of 187 | |
| Tech workers | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.1% | 3.8% | 28th of 187 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.419 | 0.451 | 0.433 | 0.483 | 85th of 184 | |
| Veterans | 4.6% | 10% | 10.7% | 6.2% | 128th of 187 | |
| Median home value | $198,200 | $323,200 | $352,900 | $332,700 | 85th of 163 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 3.2% | 7% | 5.9% | 5.2% | 157th of 187 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.6% | 3.7% | 7.7% | 14.1% | 84th of 187 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 40% | 48.9% | 44.6% | 51.1% | 74th of 174 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 85% | 89.3% | 91.9% | 91% | 100th of 184 | |
| Residents under 18 | 15.8% | 22% | 24.1% | 22% | 159th of 187 | |
| Median gross rent | $800 | $1,184 | $1,419 | $1,413 | 114th of 142 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $30,000 | $52,254 | $54,975 | $49,666 | 155th of 186 | |
| Healthcare workers | 3.8% | 12.6% | 10% | 9.7% | 107th of 187 | |
| Population | 417 | 60,413 | 735,706 | 334,922,499 | 127th of 187 | |
| Population density | 4/sq mi | 4/sq mi | 1/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 126th of 187 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 11.1 min | 20.7 min | 19.4 min | 26.4 min | 71st of 184 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White67%
- Black0.7%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian1%
- Native American11%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other1%
- Multiracial17%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 187
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Family households
- 54.5%
- Married couples
- 46.5%
- Living alone
- 41.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.6%
- Male / female
- 53% / 47%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 378
- Owner-occupied
- 89.3%
- Vacant
- 50.5%
- Median year built
- 1986
- Median rooms
- 4.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 40%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 2.4× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 99663 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $52,143 | $74,888 |
| Service | — | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $25,625 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $27,813 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $12,000 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 96.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.3%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 17%
- Households with broadband
- 85%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 55.6%
- No internet access
- 12.3%
- Without health insurance
- 13.4%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Seldovia
- State
- Alaska
- County
- Kenai Peninsula Borough
- Center point
- 59.4012° N, 151.6246° W
- Land area
- 115 sq mi
- Water area
- 5.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- Alaska Time (UTC-9, UTC-8 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Seldovia Village (unincorporated)16% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 99663
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99603 | Homer, AK | 18 mi | $78,767 |
| 99556 | Anchor Point, AK | 30 mi | $62,179 |
| 99639 | Ninilchik, AK | 41 mi | $47,333 |
| 99610 | Kasilof, AK | 62 mi | $56,333 |
| 99669 | Soldotna, AK | 70 mi | $80,980 |
| 99568 | Clam Gulch, AK | 70 mi | $85,000 |
| 99672 | Sterling, AK | 86 mi | $100,642 |
| 99611 | Kenai, AK | 104 mi | $79,757 |
| 99644 | Ouzinkie, AK | 107 mi | — |
| 99619 | Kodiak, AK · PO box | 115 mi | — |
| 99697 | Kodiak, AK · PO box | 115 mi | — |
| 99550 | Port Lions, AK | 115 mi | $46,250 |
Questions about 99663
What city is zip code 99663?
99663 is assigned to Seldovia, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 99663 in?
99663 is in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of 99663?
About 417 people live in 99663, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 99663 in?
99663 is in Alaska Time.
What is the median household income in 99663?
The median household income in 99663 is $84,306.
What zip codes are near 99663?
The closest zip codes to 99663 are 99603, 99556, 99639, 99610, 99669.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99663, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.