99602 ZIP Code — Holy Cross, AK

Yukon Koyukuk County, Alaska

ZIP code 99602 is located in Holy Cross, Alaska, within Yukon Koyukuk County. It covers approximately 28.83 square miles and serves a population of 277 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99602

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $51,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $33,571. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 63% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 4 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (36%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 99602 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

277

population

28.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99602 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99602

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City	Status
Holy Cross	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	277
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	290

Geography
Land area	28.83 sq mi
Water area	7.23 sq mi
Latitude	62.2620
Longitude	-160.3831
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	67.8%	57.9%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	28.7%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	3.3%	11.4%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

277

Population

People per sq mi

35.0

Median age

$33,571

Median household income

$17,373

Per capita income

$51,400

Median home value

$725

Median monthly rent

82.0%

Home ownership

18.1%

Poverty rate

12.2%

Unemployment

105

Housing units

3.0%

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	98	35.4%
18 and over	179	64.6%
65 and over	31	11.2%
Median age	35.0 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 91.7%

White 4.7%

Two or more races 3.6%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	254	91.7%
White	13	4.7%
Two or more races	10	3.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.8%	57.9%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	28.7%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	3.3%	11.4%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 7.0%

$10k–$15k 8.0%

$15k–$25k 28.0%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 7.0%

$50k–$75k 10.0%

$75k–$100k 15.0%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.0%
$10k–$15k	8.0%
$15k–$25k	28.0%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	7.0%
$50k–$75k	10.0%
$75k–$100k	15.0%
$100k–$150k	14.0%
Median income	$33,571

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 48.8%

$50k–$100k 30.5%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$200k–$300k 9.8%

$300k–$500k 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$51,400
Median rent / month	$725
Owner occupied	82.0%
Renter occupied	18.0%
Vacant	18.7%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	4.9%
1980–1989	48.0%
1970–1979	30.9%
1960–1969	2.4%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.9%
1 bedroom	18.7%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	44.7%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	74.0%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Fuel oil	62.0%
Wood	38.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	21	21.0%
Cohabiting couple	23	23.0%
Male householder, no spouse	46	46.0%
Female householder, no spouse	10	10.0%
Households with children under 18	39	39.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	31	31.0%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	66.7%	46.6%
Married	18.1%	35.6%
Separated	0.7%	2.7%
Widowed	5.1%	8.2%
Divorced	9.4%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 65.1%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 2.4%

Graduate / professional 0.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	3.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	10.1%
Elementary school	12	15.2%
High school	56	70.9%
College / grad school	3	3.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 28.7%

Public administration 27.8%

Transportation & utilities 13.0%

Education & healthcare 11.1%

Information 5.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Construction 3.7%

Manufacturing 2.8%

Professional & management 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.6%
Service	15.7%
Sales & office	31.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	25.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	41.7%
Government	48.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	10.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	5.6%
Carpool	4.6%
Public transit	1.9%
Walk	33.3%
Work from home	27.8%
Other means	26.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	3.6

Poverty

All people 18.1%

Under 18 years 10.2%

18 and over 22.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 10.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.0%
Retirement income	8.0%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	11.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	63.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	30.1%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	12.5%
Arthritis	25.3%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	36.4%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	26.1%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	17.0%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	64.1%
Visited dentist	44.3%
Cholesterol screening	83.7%
Teeth loss	29.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	15.5%
65 and over	67.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	9.0%
Public insurance	81.9%
No insurance	17.0%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	259	93.5%
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)	277	100.0%
Born in same state	277	100.0%
Born in different state	261	94.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.1%
Internet access	80.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99602

What city is ZIP code 99602 in?

ZIP code 99602 is primarily assigned to Holy Cross, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99602 in?

ZIP code 99602 falls within Yukon Koyukuk County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99602 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 99602 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 99602?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99602?

18% of residents in ZIP code 99602 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 99602 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 99602 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 99602 in?

ZIP code 99602 observes the AKST timezone.