99901 ZIP Code — Ketchikan, AK
Ketchikan Gateway County, Alaska
ZIP code 99901 is located in Ketchikan, Alaska, within Ketchikan Gateway County. It covers approximately 1,958.95 square miles and serves a population of 13,913 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
About ZIP code 99901
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $361,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
The gap between median ($82,763) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
13,913
population
1,958.95
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99901 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99901
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99901. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ketchikan | Acceptable |
| Ketchikan | Preferred |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 13,913 |
| Population density | 13,913 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 130 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1,958.95 sq mi |
| Water area | 306.77 sq mi |
| Latitude | 55.5837 |
| Longitude | -131.3930 |
| 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 | 33.3% | 33.3% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.0% | 30.0% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.5% | 29.5% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 7.2% | 7.2% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
13,913
Population
13,913
People per sq mi
40.6
Median age
$82,763
Median household income
$44,372
Per capita income
$361,000
Median home value
$1,275
Median monthly rent
65.7%
Home ownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
4,703
Housing units
28.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
393
Under 5
362
472
5–9
436
400
10–14
369
424
15–19
391
413
20–24
381
1,002
25–34
926
969
35–44
895
886
45–54
818
545
55–59
504
524
60–64
484
810
65–74
748
316
75–84
292
80
85+
73
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,928 | 21.0% |
| 18 and over | 10,985 | 79.0% |
| 65 and over | 2,319 | 16.7% |
| Median age | 40.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62%
American Indian / Alaska Native
14.1%
Two or more races
10.1%
Asian
8.2%
Hispanic or Latino
3.2%
Other race
1.5%
Black or African American
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,909 | 62% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,030 | 14.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,454 | 10.1% |
| Asian | 1,180 | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 463 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 217 | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 94 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.3% | 33.3% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.0% | 30.0% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.5% | 29.5% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 7.2% | 7.2% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
7.0%
$25k–$35k
6.2%
$35k–$50k
9.0%
$50k–$75k
15.5%
$75k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
18.3%
$150k–$200k
11.4%
$200k+
11.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.4% |
| $200k+ | 11.4% |
| Median income | $82,763 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.3%
$50k–$100k
2.9%
$100k–$150k
4.8%
$150k–$200k
6.0%
$200k–$300k
20.3%
$300k–$500k
40.3%
$500k–$1M
19.6%
$1M+
1.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $361,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,275 |
| Owner occupied | 65.7% |
| Renter occupied | 34.3% |
| Vacant | 15.8% |
| Single-family detached | 54.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.4% |
| Mobile homes | 3.3% |
| Median rooms | 4.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.7% |
| 3 or more | 19.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.9% |
| Electricity | 38.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.9% |
| Fuel oil | 47.3% |
| Wood | 5.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,682 | 48.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 481 | 8.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,146 | 20.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,259 | 22.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,514 | 27.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,771 | 31.8% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.9% | 26.8% |
| Married | 51.6% | 48.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 15.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
28.5%
Some college, no degree
31.2%
Associate's degree
6.6%
Bachelor's degree
19.4%
Graduate / professional
9.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 147 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 128 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,372 | 49.4% |
| High school | 654 | 23.5% |
| College / grad school | 478 | 17.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.9%
Public administration
11.4%
Retail trade
10.5%
Transportation & utilities
10.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.7%
Professional & management
7.0%
Manufacturing
4.8%
Agriculture & mining
4.7%
Construction
4.7%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Other services
3.7%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.7% |
| Service | 20.9% |
| Sales & office | 19.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.2% |
| Production & transportation | 12.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 64.8% |
| Government | 27.5% |
| Self-employed | 7.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.3% |
| Carpool | 16.2% |
| Public transit | 3.3% |
| Walk | 7.2% |
| Work from home | 4.2% |
| Other means | 2.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.0 |
Poverty
All people
9.7%
Under 18 years
9.8%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
22.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.9% |
| Retirement income | 25.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.4% |
| High blood pressure | 31.6% |
| High cholesterol | 29.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 21.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.1% |
| Binge drinking | 20.0% |
| No physical activity | 21.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.7% |
| Depression | 17.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 13.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 62.2% |
| Visited dentist | 61.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.3% |
| Teeth loss | 12.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 947 | 8.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 10.8% |
| 65 and over | 38.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.0% |
| Public insurance | 35.5% |
| No insurance | 9.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,158 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 484 | 3.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 26 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 361 | 2.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,664 | 91.0% |
| Born in same state | 12,499 | 89.8% |
| Born in different state | 5,966 | 42.9% |
| Foreign born | 165 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,249 | 9.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 860 | 68.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,391 | 10% |
| Italian | 1,338 | 9.6% |
| Polish | 808 | 5.8% |
| Arab | 372 | 2.7% |
| English | 112 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 75 | 0.5% |
| German | 56 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 56 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 10 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.0% |
| Internet access | 94.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99901
What city is ZIP code 99901 in?
ZIP code 99901 is primarily assigned to Ketchikan, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99901 in?
ZIP code 99901 falls within Ketchikan Gateway County, Alaska.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99901?
The median home value in ZIP code 99901 is $361,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 99901?
ZIP code 99901 has an estimated population of 13,913 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 99901?
The median household income in ZIP code 99901 is $82,763, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 99901 in?
ZIP code 99901 observes the AKST timezone.