99685 ZIP Code — Unalaska, AK

Aleutians West County, Alaska

ZIP code 99685 is located in Unalaska, Alaska, within Aleutians West County. It covers approximately 56.33 square miles and serves a population of 3,576 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99685

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $434,200. Renters make up the majority at 72%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $113,625. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 6 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 20% of households.

3,576

population

56.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99685 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99685

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99685. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Unalaska	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,576
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	016

Geography
Land area	56.33 sq mi
Water area	7.44 sq mi
Latitude	53.8592
Longitude	-166.6800
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	11.7%	16.2%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	44.3%	43.3%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	33.4%	31.2%	28.9%
Over $200k	10.6%	9.3%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,576

Population

People per sq mi

37.9

Median age

$113,625

Median household income

$47,737

Per capita income

$434,200

Median home value

$1,765

Median monthly rent

28.5%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

316

Housing units

18.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

114

Under 5

141

5–9

10–14

164

15–19

169

20–24

379

25–34

202

368

35–44

196

486

45–54

259

186

55–59

100

60–64

126

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	671	18.8%
18 and over	2,905	81.2%
65 and over	201	5.6%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Asian 38.3%

White 23.3%

Hispanic or Latino 11.4%

Two or more races 11.1%

Other race 5.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.2%

Black or African American 4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%

Group	Count	%
Asian	1,547	38.3%
White	938	23.3%
Hispanic or Latino	458	11.4%
Two or more races	446	11.1%
Other race	214	5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	168	4.2%
Black or African American	160	4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	103	2.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	11.7%	16.2%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	44.3%	43.3%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	33.4%	31.2%	28.9%
Over $200k	10.6%	9.3%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 1.5%

$25k–$35k 2.9%

$35k–$50k 5.5%

$50k–$75k 11.1%

$75k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 31.7%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k+ 14.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	1.5%
$25k–$35k	2.9%
$35k–$50k	5.5%
$50k–$75k	11.1%
$75k–$100k	17.7%
$100k–$150k	31.7%
$150k–$200k	12.8%
$200k+	14.9%
Median income	$113,625

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 0.5%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k–$300k 5.9%

$300k–$500k 69.7%

$500k–$1M 14.1%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$434,200
Median rent / month	$1,765
Owner occupied	28.5%
Renter occupied	71.5%
Vacant	16.8%
Single-family detached	27.8%
Large apartment buildings	12.5%
Mobile homes	3.1%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	6.0%
1990–1999	37.6%
1980–1989	23.3%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	2.8%
1950–1959	0.5%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	1.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.9%
1 bedroom	14.0%
2 bedrooms	38.3%
3 bedrooms	30.0%
4 bedrooms	7.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.9%
1 vehicle	36.6%
2 vehicles	41.8%
3 or more	16.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.8%
Electricity	4.9%
Propane / LP gas	1.7%
Fuel oil	90.2%
Wood	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	332	51.1%
Cohabiting couple	52	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	176	27.1%
Female householder, no spouse	90	13.8%
Households with children under 18	227	34.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	110	16.9%
Average household size	4.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.9%	31.0%
Married	51.2%	50.5%
Separated	3.6%	1.3%
Widowed	1.7%	10.0%
Divorced	5.6%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 27.8%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	78	10.9%
Kindergarten	26	3.6%
Elementary school	303	42.2%
High school	181	25.2%
College / grad school	130	18.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 38.1%

Transportation & utilities 18.8%

Public administration 12.0%

Retail trade 8.7%

Construction 5.3%

Education & healthcare 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Other services 2.6%

Professional & management 2.2%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Information 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.6%
Service	13.3%
Sales & office	15.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.3%
Production & transportation	45.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.0%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	1.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.4%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	31.8%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	6.4

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 12.3%

18 and over 6.1%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 19.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	14.8%
Retirement income	12.3%
Supplemental Security	0.6%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	28.2%
High cholesterol	28.2%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	3.8%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	7.1%
Arthritis	14.7%
Kidney disease	1.8%
Pulmonary disease	3.5%
Cancer	3.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	12.3%
Fair or poor health	11.2%
Poor mental health	10.4%
Poor physical health	7.6%
No health insurance	17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	56.8%
Visited dentist	56.0%
Cholesterol screening	85.9%
Teeth loss	10.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	147	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.1%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	3.9%
65 and over	43.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.7%
Public insurance	14.6%
No insurance	17.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,401	95.1%
Spanish	689	20.3%
Other Indo-European	93	2.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	83	2.4%
Other languages	459	13.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,886	52.7%
Born in same state	1,697	47.5%
Born in different state	361	10.1%
Foreign born	189	5.3%
Naturalized citizen	1,690	47.3%
Not a US citizen	684	40.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	144	4%
French	85	2.4%
Polish	46	1.3%
English	20	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	18	0.5%
German	2	0.1%
Arab	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	18.2%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99685

What city is ZIP code 99685 in?

ZIP code 99685 is primarily assigned to Unalaska, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99685 in?

ZIP code 99685 falls within Aleutians West County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99685 mostly rentals?

72% of occupied units in ZIP code 99685 are renter-occupied.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 99685?

Approximately 20% of households in ZIP code 99685 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99685?

The median home value in ZIP code 99685 is $434,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 99685?

The median household income in ZIP code 99685 is $113,625, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 99685 in?

ZIP code 99685 observes the HAST timezone.