99683 ZIP Code — Trapper Creek, AK

Matanuska Susitna County, Alaska

ZIP code 99683 is located in Trapper Creek, Alaska, within Matanuska Susitna County. It covers approximately 1,573.57 square miles and serves a population of 382 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99683

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $170,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($56,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 65 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 31% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 99683 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

382

population

1,573.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99683 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99683

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99683. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Trapper Creek	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	382
Population density	382 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	170

Geography
Land area	1,573.57 sq mi
Water area	20.90 sq mi
Latitude	61.4343
Longitude	-150.2998
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	54.7%	32.7%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	21.5%	29.9%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	29.3%	28.9%
Over $200k	6.4%	8.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

382

Population

382

People per sq mi

63.2

Median age

$56,250

Median household income

$47,567

Per capita income

$170,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.5%

Home ownership

9.7%

Poverty rate

8.4%

Unemployment

1,114

Housing units

21.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	35	9.2%
18 and over	347	90.8%
65 and over	133	34.8%
Median age	63.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.1%

Two or more races 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	355	90.1%
Two or more races	22	5.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12	3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.7%	32.7%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	21.5%	29.9%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	29.3%	28.9%
Over $200k	6.4%	8.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 12.3%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 4.9%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 9.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	12.3%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	4.9%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	9.8%
Median income	$56,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 22.6%

$300k–$500k 15.6%

$500k–$1M 9.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$170,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.5%
Renter occupied	2.5%
Vacant	81.8%
Single-family detached	97.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.0%
Median rooms	2.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	18.8%
1990–1999	24.0%
1980–1989	18.1%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	10.5%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	3.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	28.2%
1 bedroom	46.2%
2 bedrooms	18.7%
3 bedrooms	5.2%
4 bedrooms	1.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	25.5%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.4%
Electricity	1.0%
Propane / LP gas	12.3%
Fuel oil	42.2%
Wood	38.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	98	48.0%
Cohabiting couple	13	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	75	36.8%
Female householder, no spouse	18	8.8%
Households with children under 18	31	15.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	94	46.1%
Average household size	1.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.8%	13.4%
Married	47.0%	69.7%
Separated	3.3%	0.0%
Widowed	2.3%	0.0%
Divorced	18.6%	16.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 39.4%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	21.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	17.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	19	54.3%
High school	10	28.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 15.4%

Transportation & utilities 15.4%

Retail trade 14.3%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Construction 11.4%

Professional & management 9.1%

Education & healthcare 8.6%

Public administration 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Information 1.1%

Other services 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.3%
Service	7.4%
Sales & office	30.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.6%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	53.7%
Government	22.3%
Self-employed	20.0%
Unpaid family workers	4.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	50.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	8.9%
Work from home	31.4%
Other means	9.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	65.4

Poverty

All people 9.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.6%
Retirement income	26.5%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.5%
Visited dentist	54.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	18.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	14.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	20.0%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	24.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.3%
Public insurance	43.2%
No insurance	18.6%
Uninsured under 19	11.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	382	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)	374	97.9%
Born in same state	374	97.9%
Born in different state	73	19.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	2.1%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	52	13.6%
Italian	40	10.5%
French	18	4.7%
Irish	6	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	1.6%
Dutch	6	1.6%
Arab	5	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.4%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99683

What city is ZIP code 99683 in?

ZIP code 99683 is primarily assigned to Trapper Creek, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99683 in?

ZIP code 99683 falls within Matanuska Susitna County, Alaska.

Does ZIP code 99683 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 99683 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 99683 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 99683 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 99683 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 99683 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 99683 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 99683 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 99683 in?

ZIP code 99683 observes the AKST timezone.