99840 ZIP Code – Skagway, Alaska
99840 is a small ZIP code in Skagway, Alaska, part of Skagway Municipality with a population of approximately 1,303 residents. The median household income is $79,583 — above the Alaska average and near the national average. The median home value of $434,300 is well above the national average, with 70.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,044 is near the national average. Housing consists of 72% single-family (decreasing), 7% apartments (increasing), 15% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 9.5%, which is well above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 6.2%, well below the national average. About 27.7% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. The median age is 42.5, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 99827, 99826, 99801.
ZIP Code 99840 Data
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ZIP 99840 vs. Alaska vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 99840 | AK Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,303 | 3,059 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $79k | $64k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $434k | $187k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,044 | $1,067 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 37.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.5% | 12.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% | 18.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 27.7% | 17.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 99827 – Haines
- 99826 – Gustavus
- 99801 – Juneau
- 99824 – Douglas
- 99825 – Elfin Cove
- 99829 – Hoonah
- 99841 – Tenakee Springs
- 99832 – Pelican
- 99689 – Yakutat
- 99820 – Angoon
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99827 | HAINES | 2,146 | $67,672 |
| 99826 | GUSTAVUS | 710 | $77,500 |
| 99801 | JUNEAU | 29,933 | $96,480 |
| 99824 | DOUGLAS | 2,169 | $87,206 |
| 99825 | ELFIN COVE | 16 | Not provided |