99729 ZIP Code — Cantwell, AK
Denali County, Alaska
ZIP code 99729 is located in Cantwell, Alaska, within Denali County. It covers approximately 2,947.73 square miles and serves a population of 117 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
117
population
2,947.73
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99729 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99729
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99729. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cantwell | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 117 |
| Population density | 59 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 068 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2,947.73 sq mi |
| Water area | 32.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 63.3367 |
| Longitude | -148.0864 |
| Timezone | Alaska (AKT) |
| Area code | 907 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 70.2% | 34.4% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 14.9% | 27.7% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.9% | 32.0% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 6.0% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
117
Population
59
People per sq mi
65.4
Median age
$36,500
Median household income
$32,399
Per capita income
$213,600
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
84.4%
Home ownership
6.0%
Poverty rate
17.9%
Unemployment
255
Housing units
20.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
10–14
1
3
15–19
1
5
25–34
3
8
35–44
5
8
45–54
5
7
55–59
4
3
60–64
1
12
65–74
7
24
75–84
13
3
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4 | 3.4% |
| 18 and over | 113 | 96.6% |
| 65 and over | 61 | 52.1% |
| Median age | 65.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
13.7%
Two or more races
7.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92 | 78.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 13.7% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 7.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 70.2% | 34.4% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 14.9% | 27.7% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.9% | 32.0% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 6.0% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
4.4%
$15k–$25k
34.4%
$25k–$35k
4.4%
$35k–$50k
21.1%
$50k–$75k
17.8%
$75k–$100k
7.8%
$100k–$150k
6.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 34.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 21.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 6.7% |
| Median income | $36,500 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
27.6%
$100k–$150k
13.2%
$150k–$200k
5.3%
$200k–$300k
44.7%
$300k–$500k
2.6%
$500k–$1M
6.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $213,600 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 84.4% |
| Renter occupied | 15.6% |
| Vacant | 66.5% |
| Single-family detached | 96.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.2% |
| Median rooms | 2.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.34 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 37.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 19.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.6% |
| 3 or more | 26.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Fuel oil | 73.3% |
| Wood | 26.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 14 | 15.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 7 | 7.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 50 | 55.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 19 | 21.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3 | 3.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 54 | 60.0% |
| Average household size | 1.30 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.8% | 14.3% |
| Married | 19.4% | 33.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 37.5% | 28.6% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 23.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
61.8%
Some college, no degree
10.0%
Associate's degree
3.6%
Bachelor's degree
16.4%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 3 | 75.0% |
| High school | 1 | 25.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
25.0%
Retail trade
21.9%
Construction
18.8%
Public administration
15.6%
Professional & management
9.4%
Education & healthcare
6.3%
Manufacturing
3.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.1% |
| Service | 3.1% |
| Sales & office | 21.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 25.0% |
| Production & transportation | 21.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 62.5% |
| Government | 28.1% |
| Self-employed | 9.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 87.5% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.1% |
| Work from home | 9.4% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.4 |
Poverty
All people
6.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
6.2%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 56.7% |
| Retirement income | 31.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.8% |
| High blood pressure | 34.5% |
| High cholesterol | 33.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 23.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.2% |
| Binge drinking | 19.5% |
| No physical activity | 20.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.7% |
| Depression | 16.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.2% |
| Poor mental health | 12.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 12.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 61.9% |
| Visited dentist | 60.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 13.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 35 | 31.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 41.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 5.8% |
| 65 and over | 75.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.8% |
| Public insurance | 64.1% |
| No insurance | 7.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 117 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 117 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 116 | 99.1% |
| Born in different state | 36 | 30.8% |
| Foreign born | 1 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 19 | 16.2% |
| Arab | 12 | 10.3% |
| Italian | 10 | 8.5% |
| French | 9 | 7.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 5 | 4.3% |
| Polish | 2 | 1.7% |
| Dutch | 2 | 1.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 76.9% |
| Internet access | 92.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99729
What city is ZIP code 99729 in?
ZIP code 99729 is primarily assigned to Cantwell, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99729 in?
ZIP code 99729 falls within Denali County, Alaska.
Does ZIP code 99729 have an older population?
52% of residents in ZIP code 99729 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 99729 have a large retiree population?
57% of households in ZIP code 99729 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 99729 have a large veteran population?
31% of civilians in ZIP code 99729 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Is ZIP code 99729 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 99729 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 99729 in?
ZIP code 99729 observes the AKST timezone.