99835 ZIP Code — Sitka, AK
Sitka County, Alaska
ZIP code 99835 is located in Sitka, Alaska, within Sitka County. It covers approximately 2,570.12 square miles and serves a population of 8,457 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
About ZIP code 99835
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 $424,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.
Median household income is $95,261. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
8,457
population
2,570.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99835 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99835
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99835. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sitka | Preferred |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 8,457 |
| Population density | 4,229 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 220 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2,570.12 sq mi |
| Water area | 480.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 57.0874 |
| Longitude | -135.4905 |
| 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 | 29.2% | 29.4% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.5% | 36.5% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.9% | 27.8% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 6.4% | 6.4% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
8,457
Population
4,229
People per sq mi
39.5
Median age
$95,261
Median household income
$43,990
Per capita income
$424,700
Median home value
$1,309
Median monthly rent
64.5%
Home ownership
6.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
2,852
Housing units
34.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
208
Under 5
190
245
5–9
224
276
10–14
253
264
15–19
241
253
20–24
232
639
25–34
583
625
35–44
571
531
45–54
484
283
55–59
259
377
60–64
344
425
65–74
389
228
75–84
208
65
85+
60
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,704 | 20.1% |
| 18 and over | 6,753 | 79.9% |
| 65 and over | 1,375 | 16.3% |
| Median age | 39.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
59.3%
Two or more races
16.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
8.9%
Asian
7.5%
Hispanic or Latino
4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.2%
Other race
1%
Black or African American
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,269 | 59.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,482 | 16.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 788 | 8.9% |
| Asian | 667 | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 422 | 4.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 103 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 90 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 58 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.2% | 29.4% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.5% | 36.5% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.9% | 27.8% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 6.4% | 6.4% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
2.1%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
5.3%
$25k–$35k
4.8%
$35k–$50k
9.4%
$50k–$75k
13.6%
$75k–$100k
17.2%
$100k–$150k
25.9%
$150k–$200k
10.2%
$200k+
9.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.2% |
| $200k+ | 9.4% |
| Median income | $95,261 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.0%
$50k–$100k
5.6%
$100k–$150k
3.1%
$150k–$200k
1.8%
$200k–$300k
8.7%
$300k–$500k
47.2%
$500k–$1M
28.1%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $424,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,309 |
| Owner occupied | 64.5% |
| Renter occupied | 35.5% |
| Vacant | 15.2% |
| Single-family detached | 49.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.1% |
| Mobile homes | 9.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 26.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.1% |
| 3 or more | 13.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.6% |
| Electricity | 40.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.9% |
| Fuel oil | 47.7% |
| Wood | 4.0% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,743 | 50.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 316 | 9.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 642 | 18.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 758 | 21.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 978 | 28.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,056 | 30.5% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.1% | 24.2% |
| Married | 53.1% | 54.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 11.0% | 11.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.8%
HS graduate
25.8%
Some college, no degree
25.4%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
22.9%
Graduate / professional
11.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 85 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 104 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 824 | 41.7% |
| High school | 439 | 22.2% |
| College / grad school | 524 | 26.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.4%
Retail trade
11.8%
Public administration
10.3%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.5%
Agriculture & mining
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Construction
5.4%
Other services
5.3%
Professional & management
4.8%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.7% |
| Service | 15.9% |
| Sales & office | 22.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.0% |
| Production & transportation | 9.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 62.0% |
| Government | 25.5% |
| Self-employed | 11.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 62.8% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 15.5% |
| Work from home | 6.8% |
| Other means | 5.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 11.4 |
Poverty
All people
6.9%
Under 18 years
9.9%
18 and over
6.1%
Married-couple families
1.5%
Female-led households
20.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.3% |
| Retirement income | 24.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.6% |
| High blood pressure | 31.2% |
| High cholesterol | 29.8% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 20.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.0% |
| Binge drinking | 19.3% |
| No physical activity | 19.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.2% |
| Depression | 17.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 12.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 61.8% |
| Visited dentist | 63.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 12.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 533 | 8.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 11.3% |
| 65 and over | 38.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.1% |
| Public insurance | 28.0% |
| No insurance | 12.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 12.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,059 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 245 | 3.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 93 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 129 | 1.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,604 | 89.9% |
| Born in same state | 7,468 | 88.3% |
| Born in different state | 2,727 | 32.2% |
| Foreign born | 136 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 853 | 10.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 350 | 41.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,189 | 14.1% |
| French | 871 | 10.3% |
| Polish | 383 | 4.5% |
| Arab | 288 | 3.4% |
| English | 97 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 64 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 53 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 47 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 23 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.9% |
| Internet access | 95.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99835
What city is ZIP code 99835 in?
ZIP code 99835 is primarily assigned to Sitka, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99835 in?
ZIP code 99835 falls within Sitka County, Alaska.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99835?
The median home value in ZIP code 99835 is $424,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 99835?
ZIP code 99835 has an estimated population of 8,457 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 99835?
The median household income in ZIP code 99835 is $95,261, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 99835 in?
ZIP code 99835 observes the AKST timezone.