99827 ZIP Code — Haines, AK

Haines County, Alaska

ZIP code 99827 is located in Haines, Alaska, within Haines County. It covers approximately 3,124.33 square miles and serves a population of 2,146 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99827

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $284,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $67,672. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 99827 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,146

population

3,124.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99827 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99827

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99827. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Haines	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,146
Population density	715 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	100

Geography
Land area	3,124.33 sq mi
Water area	153.32 sq mi
Latitude	58.9715
Longitude	-135.4092
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	40.1%	40.1%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	30.1%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	25.2%	28.9%
Over $200k	4.7%	4.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,146

Population

715

People per sq mi

46.2

Median age

$67,672

Median household income

$33,296

Per capita income

$284,200

Median home value

$883

Median monthly rent

69.6%

Home ownership

6.3%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

1,216

Housing units

32.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

123

10–14

114

15–19

20–24

25–34

139

35–44

128

160

45–54

147

55–59

102

60–64

170

65–74

156

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	643	30.0%
18 and over	1,503	70.0%
65 and over	465	21.7%
Median age	46.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.6%

Two or more races 10.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 7.7%

Asian 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,692	78.6%
Two or more races	218	10.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	166	7.7%
Asian	68	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.3%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.1%	40.1%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	30.1%	30.1%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	25.2%	28.9%
Over $200k	4.7%	4.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 8.1%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 15.7%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 6.0%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.1%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	15.7%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	6.0%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	23.0%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$67,672

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.5%

$50k–$100k 3.9%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k–$300k 24.1%

$300k–$500k 29.4%

$500k–$1M 13.7%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$284,200
Median rent / month	$883
Owner occupied	69.6%
Renter occupied	30.4%
Vacant	44.3%
Single-family detached	79.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	7.1%
Median rooms	4.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	14.3%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	18.0%
1980–1989	26.2%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	5.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	13.3%
1 bedroom	25.5%
2 bedrooms	28.8%
3 bedrooms	24.0%
4 bedrooms	7.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.1%
1 vehicle	38.8%
2 vehicles	31.6%
3 or more	20.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	1.6%
Propane / LP gas	2.3%
Fuel oil	52.5%
Wood	33.1%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	418	51.2%
Cohabiting couple	43	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	212	26.0%
Female householder, no spouse	143	17.5%
Households with children under 18	167	20.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	363	44.5%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.6%	17.1%
Married	48.0%	60.6%
Separated	0.8%	2.0%
Widowed	1.7%	13.1%
Divorced	13.9%	7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 34.4%

Some college, no degree 25.1%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 16.4%

Graduate / professional 16.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.2%
Bachelor's or higher	32.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	47	8.0%
Kindergarten	24	4.1%
Elementary school	289	49.4%
High school	221	37.8%
College / grad school	4	0.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 22.4%

Education & healthcare 16.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Public administration 8.4%

Retail trade 8.3%

Other services 8.0%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Professional & management 4.8%

Information 4.2%

Manufacturing 4.0%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.3%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	17.2%
Production & transportation	9.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.3%
Government	20.9%
Self-employed	20.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	52.3%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	1.5%
Walk	16.9%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	11.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.1

Poverty

All people 6.3%

Under 18 years 1.4%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 6.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	26.5%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	21.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	16.7%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.8%
Visited dentist	63.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	180	12.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	40.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.9%
Public insurance	42.1%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	5.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,068	96.4%
Spanish	25	1.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	18	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,053	95.7%
Born in same state	1,965	91.6%
Born in different state	838	39.0%
Foreign born	88	4.1%
Naturalized citizen	93	4.3%
Not a US citizen	39	41.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	265	12.3%
French	122	5.7%
Polish	45	2.1%
English	36	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	36	1.7%
Arab	23	1.1%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	93.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99827

What city is ZIP code 99827 in?

ZIP code 99827 is primarily assigned to Haines, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99827 in?

ZIP code 99827 falls within Haines County, Alaska.

Does ZIP code 99827 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 99827 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 99827 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 99827 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 99827?

ZIP code 99827 has an estimated population of 2,146 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99827?

The median home value in ZIP code 99827 is $284,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 99827 in?

ZIP code 99827 observes the AKST timezone.