Zip code 99689: Yakutat, Alaska

Q: What city is zip code 99689?

99689 is assigned to Yakutat, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 99689 in?

99689 is in Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska.

Q: What is the population of 99689?

About 527 people live in 99689, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 99689?

The median household income in 99689 is $85,000.

Q: What zip codes are near 99689?

The closest zip codes to 99689 are 99827, 99840, 99825, 99826, 99850.

Residential delivery areaYakutat City and BoroughAlaska Time

Population

527

Median household income

$85K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$219K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,330/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

211 sq mi

3 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 99689

99689 is a rural zip code in Yakutat, Alaska (Yakutat City and Borough), covering 211 sq mi of land. About 527 people live here, or 3 per square mile. The median resident is 43.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $85,000 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $219,400, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 56% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,330 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 5.5 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home; walking is the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; cleaning and personal care; and farming, fishing and forestry.

How 99689 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Diversity index80.6
99th
U.S. 61.4 · AK 62.82nd of 187 in AK
Veterans17.5%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · AK 10.7%18th of 187 in AK
Housing vacancy38.3%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · AK 17.6%47th of 185 in AK
Government workers33.4%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AK 25.9%109th of 187 in AK
Uninsured rate24.9%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AK 11%26th of 187 in AK
Residents 65 and older26.8%
94th
U.S. 17.2% · AK 13.8%16th of 187 in AK
Median age43.7
80th
U.S. 38.9 · AK 35.842nd of 187 in AK
Foreign-born residents18.4%
72nd
U.S. 14.1% · AK 7.7%9th of 187 in AK
Per capita income$49,131
70th
U.S. $44,673 · AK $46,57334th of 187 in AK
Median household income$85,000
56th
U.S. $80,734 · AK $92,78852nd of 176 in AK
Poverty rate11.9%
55th
U.S. 12.5% · AK 10.1%109th of 187 in AK
Median gross rent$1,330
45th
U.S. $1,413 · AK $1,41940th of 142 in AK
Median earnings per worker$45,625
42nd
U.S. $49,666 · AK $54,97590th of 186 in AK
Homeownership rate56.3%
26th
U.S. 65.2% · AK 66.8%148th of 184 in AK
Median home value$219,400
25th
U.S. $332,700 · AK $352,90078th of 163 in AK
Broadband access87.4%
21st
U.S. 91% · AK 91.9%77th of 184 in AK
Work from home7.6%
20th
U.S. 15.1% · AK 9.7%76th of 187 in AK
Self-employed workers6.7%
16th
U.S. 10% · AK 9.9%89th of 187 in AK
Bachelor's degree or higher14.4%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AK 31.7%105th of 187 in AK
Tech workers0.6%
7th
U.S. 3.8% · AK 2.1%59th of 187 in AK
Residents under 1812.1%
4th
U.S. 22% · AK 24.1%166th of 187 in AK
Income inequality (Gini)0.358
4th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · AK 0.433155th of 184 in AK
Rent-burdened renters18%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AK 44.6%126th of 174 in AK
Population527
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AK 735,706112th of 187 in AK
Population density3/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AK 1/sq mi139th of 187 in AK
Average commute5.5 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AK 19.4 min136th of 184 in AK
Unemployment rate0.9%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AK 5.9%171st of 187 in AK
Healthcare workers0.9%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AK 10%145th of 187 in AK

Measure	99689	Yakutat	AK	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AK
Diversity index	80.6	80.6	62.8	61.4	99th	2nd of 187
Veterans	17.5%	17.5%	10.7%	6.2%	99th	18th of 187
Housing vacancy	38.3%	48.2%	17.6%	10.1%	99th	47th of 185
Government workers	33.4%	33.4%	25.9%	14.5%	99th	109th of 187
Uninsured rateWeakness	24.9%	24.9%	11%	8.4%	98th	26th of 187
Residents 65 and older	26.8%	26.8%	13.8%	17.2%	94th	16th of 187
Median age	43.7	43.7	35.8	38.9	80th	42nd of 187
Foreign-born residents	18.4%	18.4%	7.7%	14.1%	72nd	9th of 187
Per capita income	$49,131	$49,131	$46,573	$44,673	70th	34th of 187
Median household income	$85,000	$85,000	$92,788	$80,734	56th	52nd of 176
Poverty rate	11.9%	11.9%	10.1%	12.5%	55th	109th of 187
Median gross rent	$1,330	$1,330	$1,419	$1,413	45th	40th of 142
Median earnings per worker	$45,625	$45,625	$54,975	$49,666	42nd	90th of 186
Homeownership rate	56.3%	56.3%	66.8%	65.2%	26th	148th of 184
Median home value	$219,400	$219,400	$352,900	$332,700	25th	78th of 163
Broadband access	87.4%	87.4%	91.9%	91%	21st	77th of 184
Work from home	7.6%	7.6%	9.7%	15.1%	20th	76th of 187
Self-employed workers	6.7%	6.7%	9.9%	10%	16th	89th of 187
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.4%	14.4%	31.7%	35.7%	8th	105th of 187
Tech workers	0.6%	0.6%	2.1%	3.8%	7th	59th of 187
Residents under 18	12.1%	12.1%	24.1%	22%	4th	166th of 187
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.358	0.358	0.433	0.483	4th	155th of 184
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	18%	18%	44.6%	51.1%	2nd	126th of 174
Population	527	527	735,706	334,922,499	1st	112th of 187
Population density	3/sq mi	0/sq mi	1/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	139th of 187
Average commuteStrength	5.5 min	5.5 min	19.4 min	26.4 min	1st	136th of 184
Unemployment rateStrength	0.9%	0.9%	5.9%	5.2%	1st	171st of 187
Healthcare workers	0.9%	0.9%	10%	9.7%	1st	145th of 187

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

Under 5

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

21%

35–44

11%

45–54

11%

55–64

19%

65–74

75+

Median age

43.7

Under 18

12.1%

65 and over

26.8%

Race and ethnicity

White25%
Black5%
Hispanic9%
Asian18%
Native American21%
Pacific Islander1%
Other0%
Multiracial22%

Diversity index

80.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

18.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

36.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

80%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

10%

Other

Households

Households: 206
Average household size: 1.9
Family households: 66.5%
Married couples: 47.1%
Living alone: 30.1%
Veterans (of adults): 17.5%
Male / female: 62% / 38%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

13%

$25–50k

$50–75k

26%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

30%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

99689

$85,000

Yakutat

$85,000

Alaska

$92,788

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$49,131

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

11.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

13.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.358

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

99689

$219,400

Yakutat

$219,400

Alaska

$352,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

99689

$1,330

Yakutat

$1,330

Alaska

$1,419

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

74%

2–4 units

13%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.6%

Housing units: 334
Owner-occupied: 56.3%
Vacant: 38.3%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: 4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 18%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 6.6%
Home value to income: 2.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

33%

Carpooled

16%

Transit

Walked

40%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

86%

10–19

13%

20–29

0.3%

30–44

0.7%

45–59

60+

0.3%

Average commute

5.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

0.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

70%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

21%

Cleaning and personal care

16%

Farming, fishing and forestry

11%

Education

Office and admin

Management

Transportation and moving

Construction and repair

Police and fire

Sales

Food service

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Healthcare

0.9%

Computer and math

0.6%

Engineering and science

0.6%

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Agriculture and mining

15%

Manufacturing

15%

Public administration

12%

Wholesale

12%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

12%

Retail

10%

Education

Health care and social assistance

Restaurants and hotels

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

0.9%

Arts and recreation

0.9%

Professional and technical services

0.6%

Other services

0.6%

Information

0.6%

Admin, support and management

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$45,625

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

33.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	99689	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$73,333	$74,888
Service	$49,375	$26,804
Sales and office	$46,250	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$36,607	$49,199
Production and transportation	$41,250	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

38%

Some college

28%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 93.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.4%
Households with broadband: 87.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 34%
No internet access: 11.2%
Without health insurance: 24.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Yakutat
State: Alaska
County: Yakutat City and Borough
Center point: 59.4846° N, 139.4193° W
Land area: 211 sq mi
Water area: 12 sq mi
Time zone: Alaska Time (UTC-9, UTC-8 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Yakutat (unincorporated)48% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 99689

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
99827	Haines, AK	123 mi	2,168	$85,208	$290,000
99840	Skagway, AK	143 mi	1,244	$81,136	$435,400
99825	Elfin Cove, AK	148 mi	28	—	—
99826	Gustavus, AK	149 mi	594	$63,558	$330,600
99850	Juneau, AK	156 mi	0	—	—
99832	Pelican, AK	159 mi	102	$64,750	$214,600
99566	Chitina, AK	165 mi	130	—	—
99841	Tenakee Springs, AK	175 mi	163	$54,375	$258,300
99829	Hoonah, AK	179 mi	862	$80,500	$329,400
99764	Northway, AK	235 mi	195	$33,036	$180,000
99835	Sitka, AK	236 mi	8,368	$101,727	$450,300
99776	Tanacross, AK	298 mi	155	$53,125	$85,000

Questions about 99689

What city is zip code 99689?

99689 is assigned to Yakutat, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 99689 in?

99689 is in Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska.

What is the population of 99689?

About 527 people live in 99689, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 99689 in?

99689 is in Alaska Time.

What is the median household income in 99689?

The median household income in 99689 is $85,000.

What zip codes are near 99689?

The closest zip codes to 99689 are 99827, 99840, 99825, 99826, 99850.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99689, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.