Ketchikan Gateway County, AK ZIP Codes
Alaska (AK) · 3 ZIP codes · 2 cities
3
ZIP codes
13,754
population (2021)
+2.1%
pop change since 2010
02130
FIPS code
Ketchikan Gateway County ZIP code map
About Ketchikan Gateway County
Ketchikan Gateway County is located in Alaska and contains 3 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 13,754 as of 2021,
an increase of
2.1% from 13,477 in 2010.
The timezone is Unknown Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Ketchikan Gateway County is 02130.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 13,754 |
| 2010 population | 13,477 |
| Change | +2.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Alaska |
| FIPS code | 02130 |
| Timezone | Unknown |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Ketchikan Gateway County
ZIP codes for Ketchikan Gateway County, AK (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99901 | Ketchikan | Ketchikan Gateway | View map |
| 99928 | Ward Cove | Ketchikan Gateway | View map |
| 99950 | Ketchikan | Ketchikan Gateway | View map |
Demographics & statistics
13,913
Population
40.6
Median age
$82,763
Median household income
$44,372
Per capita income
$361,000
Median home value
$1,275
Median monthly rent
65.7%
Home ownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
4,703
Housing units
28.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
393
Under 5
362
472
5–9
436
400
10–14
369
424
15–19
391
413
20–24
381
1,002
25–34
926
969
35–44
895
886
45–54
818
545
55–59
504
524
60–64
484
810
65–74
748
316
75–84
292
80
85+
73
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,928 | 21.0% |
| 18 and over | 10,985 | 79.0% |
| 65 and over | 2,319 | 16.7% |
| Median age | 40.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62%
American Indian / Alaska Native
14.1%
Two or more races
10.1%
Asian
8.2%
Hispanic or Latino
3.2%
Other race
1.5%
Black or African American
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,909 | 62% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,030 | 14.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,454 | 10.1% |
| Asian | 1,180 | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 463 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 217 | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 94 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
7.0%
$25k–$35k
6.2%
$35k–$50k
9.0%
$50k–$75k
15.5%
$75k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
18.3%
$150k–$200k
11.4%
$200k+
11.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.4% |
| $200k+ | 11.4% |
| Median income | $82,763 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.3%
$50k–$100k
2.9%
$100k–$150k
4.8%
$150k–$200k
6.0%
$200k–$300k
20.3%
$300k–$500k
40.3%
$500k–$1M
19.6%
$1M+
1.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $361,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,275 |
| Owner occupied | 65.7% |
| Renter occupied | 34.3% |
| Vacant | 15.8% |
| Single-family detached | 54.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.4% |
| Mobile homes | 3.3% |
| Median rooms | 4.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.7% |
| 3 or more | 19.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.9% |
| Electricity | 38.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.9% |
| Fuel oil | 47.3% |
| Wood | 5.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,682 | 48.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 481 | 8.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,146 | 20.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,259 | 22.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,514 | 27.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,771 | 31.8% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.9% | 26.8% |
| Married | 51.6% | 48.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 15.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
28.5%
Some college, no degree
31.2%
Associate's degree
6.6%
Bachelor's degree
19.4%
Graduate / professional
9.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 147 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 128 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,372 | 49.4% |
| High school | 654 | 23.5% |
| College / grad school | 478 | 17.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.9%
Public administration
11.4%
Retail trade
10.5%
Transportation & utilities
10.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.7%
Professional & management
7.0%
Manufacturing
4.8%
Agriculture & mining
4.7%
Construction
4.7%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Other services
3.7%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.7% |
| Service | 20.9% |
| Sales & office | 19.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.2% |
| Production & transportation | 12.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 64.8% |
| Government | 27.5% |
| Self-employed | 7.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.3% |
| Carpool | 16.2% |
| Public transit | 3.3% |
| Walk | 7.2% |
| Other means | 2.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.0 |
Poverty
All people
9.7%
Under 18 years
9.8%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
22.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.9% |
| Retirement income | 25.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 31.6% |
| High cholesterol | 29.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 21.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.7% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 20.0% |
| No physical activity | 21.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 13.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 62.2% |
| Visited dentist | 61.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.3% |
| Teeth loss | 12.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 947 | 8.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.1% |
| Under 18 | 4.4% |
| 18–64 years | 10.8% |
| 65 and over | 38.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.0% |
| Public insurance | 35.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,158 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 484 | 3.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 26 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 361 | 2.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,664 | 91.0% |
| Born in same state | 12,499 | 89.8% |
| Born in different state | 5,966 | 42.9% |
| Foreign born | 165 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,249 | 9.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 860 | 68.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,391 | 10% |
| Italian | 1,338 | 9.6% |
| Polish | 808 | 5.8% |
| Arab | 372 | 2.7% |
| English | 112 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 75 | 0.5% |
| German | 56 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 56 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 10 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.0% |
| Internet access | 94.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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