99568 ZIP Code — Clam Gulch, AK

Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska

ZIP code 99568 is located in Clam Gulch, Alaska, within Kenai Peninsula County. It covers approximately 879.33 square miles and serves a population of 487 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99568

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $230,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($89,583) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 99568 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

487

population

879.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99568 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99568

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99568. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clam Gulch	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

99610 Kasilof (10.9 mi) 99639 Ninilchik (12.4 mi) 99669 Soldotna (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	487
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	122

Geography
Land area	879.33 sq mi
Water area	45.42 sq mi
Latitude	60.2105
Longitude	-151.4099
Timezone	Alaska (AKT)
Area code	907

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.4%	35.5%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	32.4%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	24.9%	28.9%
Over $200k	5.0%	7.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

487

Population

People per sq mi

53.2

Median age

$89,583

Median household income

$49,239

Per capita income

$230,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.3%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

303

Housing units

23.3%

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	67	13.8%
18 and over	420	86.2%
65 and over	113	23.2%
Median age	53.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	458	93.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	4.9%
Hispanic or Latino	5	1%
Two or more races	5	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.4%	35.5%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	32.4%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	24.9%	28.9%
Over $200k	5.0%	7.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 1.6%

$35k–$50k 6.8%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$75k–$100k 18.8%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 18.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	1.6%
$35k–$50k	6.8%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$75k–$100k	18.8%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	18.8%
Median income	$89,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

$150k–$200k 27.3%

$200k–$300k 26.8%

$300k–$500k 21.9%

$500k–$1M 6.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$230,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.3%
Renter occupied	4.7%
Vacant	38.5%
Single-family detached	97.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.6%
Median rooms	3.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	29.2%
1990–1999	27.9%
1980–1989	26.6%
1970–1979	5.4%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	14.1%
1 bedroom	11.5%
2 bedrooms	36.9%
3 bedrooms	24.4%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	34.9%
3 or more	34.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	7.8%
Fuel oil	62.5%
Wood	27.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	90	46.9%
Cohabiting couple	14	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	50	26.0%
Female householder, no spouse	38	19.8%
Households with children under 18	23	12.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	86	44.8%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.4%	27.7%
Married	53.1%	50.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.7%	7.6%
Divorced	5.8%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 39.3%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 12.6%

Bachelor's degree 16.9%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.8%
Bachelor's or higher	23.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	6	6.7%
Elementary school	17	19.1%
High school	49	55.1%
College / grad school	17	19.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 20.1%

Agriculture & mining 13.0%

Public administration 13.0%

Transportation & utilities 12.1%

Retail trade 10.5%

Professional & management 8.8%

Education & healthcare 8.4%

Construction 7.9%

Other services 2.5%

Manufacturing 2.1%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.5%
Service	23.0%
Sales & office	6.7%
Natural resources & construction	26.4%
Production & transportation	15.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.3%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.3%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	5.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.2

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.5%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	9.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	16.6%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	11.4%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	64.0%
Visited dentist	59.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	9.0%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	38.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.3%
Public insurance	35.1%
No insurance	21.1%
Uninsured under 19	33.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	476	97.7%
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)	484	99.4%
Born in same state	484	99.4%
Born in different state	143	29.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.6%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	107	22%
French	51	10.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	19	3.9%
English	9	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	97.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99568

What city is ZIP code 99568 in?

ZIP code 99568 is primarily assigned to Clam Gulch, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99568 in?

ZIP code 99568 falls within Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99568 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 99568 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 99568 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 99568 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 99568?

ZIP code 99568 has an estimated population of 487 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 99568?

The median household income in ZIP code 99568 is $89,583, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 99568 in?

ZIP code 99568 observes the AKST timezone.