99605 ZIP Code — Hope, AK

Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska

ZIP code 99605 is located in Hope, Alaska, within Kenai Peninsula County. It covers approximately 222.85 square miles and serves a population of 147 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

147

population

222.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99605 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99605

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99605. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hope	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

99540 Indian (8.4 mi) 99516 Anchorage (15.7 mi) 99631 Moose Pass (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	147
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	122

Geography
Land area	222.85 sq mi
Water area	37.33 sq mi
Latitude	60.8858
Longitude	-149.4594
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	37.1%	35.5%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	16.1%	32.4%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	46.8%	24.9%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

147

Population

People per sq mi

40.0

Median age

Median household income

$31,390

Per capita income

$236,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

55.8%

Poverty rate

27.1%

Unemployment

246

Housing units

44.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

25–34

35–44

45–54

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	44	29.9%
18 and over	103	70.1%
65 and over	14	9.5%
Median age	40.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66%

American Indian / Alaska Native 34%

Group	Count	%
White	97	66%
American Indian / Alaska Native	50	34%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.1%	35.5%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	16.1%	32.4%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	46.8%	24.9%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 36.5%

$10k–$15k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 54.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	36.5%
$10k–$15k	9.5%
$100k–$150k	54.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 68.3%

$300k–$500k 31.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$236,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	74.4%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	2.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.6%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	24.4%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	30.9%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	10.6%
1 bedroom	61.0%
2 bedrooms	26.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	2.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	60.3%
2 vehicles	39.7%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	36.5%
Fuel oil	36.5%
Wood	27.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	26	41.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	37	58.7%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	6	9.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	14	22.2%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.2%	0.0%
Married	49.3%	100.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	31.5%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.7%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 44.7%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 25.2%

Graduate / professional 19.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	44.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	100.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.3%

Construction 22.6%

Public administration 17.7%

Finance & real estate 14.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.5%
Service	12.9%
Sales & office	29.0%
Natural resources & construction	22.6%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.7%
Government	17.7%
Self-employed	14.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	29.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.1

Poverty

All people 55.8%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 36.9%

Married-couple families 23.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.2%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.2%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.7%
Depression	15.4%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	10.1%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.7%
Visited dentist	64.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	10.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	39.3%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	9.5%
Public insurance	28.6%
No insurance	71.4%
Uninsured under 19	100.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	103	70.1%
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)	115	78.2%
Born in same state	104	70.7%
Born in different state	52	35.4%
Foreign born	11	7.5%
Naturalized citizen	32	21.8%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	34	23.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	8	5.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99605

What city is ZIP code 99605 in?

ZIP code 99605 is primarily assigned to Hope, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99605 in?

ZIP code 99605 falls within Kenai Peninsula County, Alaska.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99605?

56% of residents in ZIP code 99605 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 99605?

ZIP code 99605 has an estimated population of 147 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99605?

The median home value in ZIP code 99605 is $236,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 99605 in?

ZIP code 99605 observes the AKST timezone.