99689 ZIP Code — Yakutat, AK

Yakutat County, Alaska

ZIP code 99689 is located in Yakutat, Alaska, within Yakutat County. It covers approximately 211.13 square miles and serves a population of 564 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99689

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

Median household income is $76,875. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 5 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 99689 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

564

population

211.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99689 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99689

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City	Status
Yakutat	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	564
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	282

Geography
Land area	211.13 sq mi
Water area	12.11 sq mi
Latitude	59.7434
Longitude	-139.5029
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	26.7%	26.7%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	50.7%	50.7%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	21.7%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.9%	0.9%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

564

Population

People per sq mi

41.3

Median age

$76,875

Median household income

$45,578

Per capita income

$152,100

Median home value

$1,304

Median monthly rent

55.8%

Home ownership

10.0%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

247

Housing units

10.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	105	18.6%
18 and over	459	81.4%
65 and over	139	24.6%
Median age	41.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 30%

American Indian / Alaska Native 25.5%

Asian 19.8%

Two or more races 17%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Black or African American 2.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%

Other race 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	173	30%
American Indian / Alaska Native	147	25.5%
Asian	114	19.8%
Two or more races	98	17%
Hispanic or Latino	13	2.3%
Black or African American	12	2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	12	2.1%
Other race	8	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.7%	26.7%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	50.7%	50.7%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	21.7%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.9%	0.9%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 3.0%

$35k–$50k 3.9%

$50k–$75k 31.6%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 28.1%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	3.0%
$35k–$50k	3.9%
$50k–$75k	31.6%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	28.1%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$76,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.4%

$50k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 30.2%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 27.1%

$300k–$500k 9.3%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,100
Median rent / month	$1,304
Owner occupied	55.8%
Renter occupied	44.2%
Vacant	33.8%
Single-family detached	77.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.0%
Median rooms	4.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	15.2%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	18.3%
1970–1979	37.2%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	2.0%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	10.9%
1 bedroom	10.3%
2 bedrooms	20.9%
3 bedrooms	43.6%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.6%
1 vehicle	35.1%
2 vehicles	22.9%
3 or more	29.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	1.7%
Fuel oil	84.4%
Wood	13.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	112	48.5%
Cohabiting couple	34	14.7%
Male householder, no spouse	61	26.4%
Female householder, no spouse	24	10.4%
Households with children under 18	67	29.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	113	48.9%
Average household size	2.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.3%	31.0%
Married	41.2%	56.1%
Separated	2.3%	0.0%
Widowed	0.6%	4.1%
Divorced	4.5%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 43.6%

Some college, no degree 29.2%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	10.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	12.6%
Kindergarten	3	2.7%
Elementary school	34	30.6%
High school	25	22.5%
College / grad school	35	31.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 16.1%

Transportation & utilities 15.2%

Public administration 14.6%

Education & healthcare 11.8%

Retail trade 11.5%

Wholesale trade 9.0%

Manufacturing 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Professional & management 2.2%

Construction 1.9%

Other services 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.6%
Service	19.9%
Sales & office	14.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	28.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	50.0%
Government	39.1%
Self-employed	10.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	44.0%
Carpool	16.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	28.9%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	6.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	5.0

Poverty

All people 10.0%

Under 18 years 9.5%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.8%
Retirement income	19.0%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	7.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	23.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	23.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	17.1%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	63.5%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	17.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.7%
65 and over	25.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.7%
Public insurance	32.3%
No insurance	23.2%
Uninsured under 19	21.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	521	92.4%
Spanish	36	6.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	36	6.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	467	82.8%
Born in same state	453	80.3%
Born in different state	229	40.6%
Foreign born	14	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	97	17.2%
Not a US citizen	24	24.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	28	5%
Italian	27	4.8%
Dutch	14	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	12	2.1%
German	9	1.6%
English	3	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99689

What city is ZIP code 99689 in?

ZIP code 99689 is primarily assigned to Yakutat, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99689 in?

ZIP code 99689 falls within Yakutat County, Alaska.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 99689?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 99689 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 99689 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 99689 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 99689 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99689?

The median home value in ZIP code 99689 is $152,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 99689 in?

ZIP code 99689 observes the AKST timezone.