| City: | Holy Cross, Alaska |
| Borough: | Yukon Koyukuk Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:22:38 AM |
| Population: | 176 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 62.2620, -160.3831 |
| Land Area: | 29.18 sq mi |
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The post office maintains 57 PO Boxes for 72 occupied households. That's an adoption rate of 79%, meaning nearly four out of five households use the service. This isn't optional—it's the only way to receive mail. The surrounding area has no alternative carrier delivery, making this facility a genuine lifeline for communication and commerce.
With a population-to-household ratio of 2.4, families here tend to be nuclear rather than the extended multi-generational households common in some tribal communities. The median age is 36.5 years, younger than most of rural Alaska. Only one street appears in the postal records: 4th Street. That doesn't mean Holy Cross has only one road—it means the postal service uses PO Boxes exclusively and hasn't assigned street addresses to homes.
The village sits in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, one of the most remote and sparsely populated regions in the United States. Median household income is $22,917, and median home value is $55,600. About 34 people participate in the labor force, with seven working from home. The economy centers on subsistence activities, seasonal work, and limited government employment. The post office connects this isolated community to the broader world, delivering everything from supplies to connection with relatives in other villages.
Only one street appears in postal records, confirming this is a true PO Box-only zone with no meaningful street delivery infrastructure. The single 4th Street entry likely represents a government or community building rather than a residential delivery route.
ZIP Code 99602 has 176 residents and 72 households (average 2.44 persons per household). The median age is 36.5 years, about the same as the state (35.6) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 56.8% male and 43.2% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (80.7%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (4.0%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (15.2%) and national averages (1.1%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 176Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 205Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 6.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 72Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $53,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.44Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.51Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 202 | 183 | 221 | 209 | 214 | 216 | 202 | 183 | 220 | 257 | 290 | 277 | 229 | 205 |
| Decennial Census | 178 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 176 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.5
Male Median Age: 38.3
Female Median Age: 33
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 9 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Female | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| White: | 7 | 4.64% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 1.32% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 142 | 94.04% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 151 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 100 | 56.82% | 38.3 years |
| Females: | 76 | 43.18% | 33.0 years |
| Total: | 176 | 100% | 36.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 205 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 205 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 205 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $35,500 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,250. Family households earn a median of $63,333 versus $18,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $45,083). By gender, male median income is $63,214 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $63,214 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 56.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (39.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $35,500 | $35,833 | $35,833 | $35,938 | $36,094 | $35,750 | $33,125 | $34,375 | $31,250 | $25,833 | $30,833 | $33,571 | $22,917 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $44,583 | $53,750 | $40,000 | $38,750 | $37,500 | $36,458 | $34,167 | $39,063 | $43,542 | $44,792 | $47,292 | $49,063 | $61,875 | $63,333 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $18,542 | $17,500 | $23,333 | $25,000 | $25,625 | $27,083 | $0 | $21,667 | $18,750 | $16,250 | $17,292 | $18,875 | $17,667 | $18,250 |
| Median Male Income | $65,313 | $68,125 | $23,750 | $0 | $23,750 | $0 | $39,375 | $42,083 | $46,875 | $0 | $0 | $55,625 | $58,750 | $63,214 |
| Median Female Income | $43,036 | $45,417 | $31,250 | $31,250 | $33,750 | $27,500 | $38,750 | $46,250 | $40,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 86 | 54.09% |
| Unemployed: | 3 | 1.89% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 70 | 44.03% |
| Total: | 159 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 15 | 17.44% |
| Service: | 10 | 11.63% |
| Sales and Office: | 34 | 39.53% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 4 | 4.65% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 23 | 26.74% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 86 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $53,000, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $38,300 (41.95%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,500. The median gross rent is $485, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $35 (7.78%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $140. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.01% (4.69% with a mortgage, 95.31% free-and-clear) and renters 18.99% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 30.09%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $91,300 | $114,400 | $107,300 | $120,800 | $90,000 | $87,500 | $57,500 | $45,800 | $43,500 | $42,500 | $42,100 | $51,400 | $55,600 | $53,000 |
| Less than $500: | 6 | 40.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 3 | 20.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 6 | 40.00% |
| Total: | 15 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $450 | $608 | $620 | $633 | $675 | $688 | $763 | $688 | $625 | $0 | $683 | $725 | $733 | $485 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 3 | 3.80% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 61 | 77.22% |
| Renter Occupied: | 15 | 18.99% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 79 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 79 | 69.91% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 34 | 30.09% |
| Total Housing Units: | 113 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 113 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 113 | 100% |
In 2024, 2.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 89.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 13.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 1.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 85.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 12.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 18.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (75.36%). College enrollment is 4.35%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 7 | 5.51% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 6 | 4.72% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 86 | 67.72% |
| Some college, no degree: | 25 | 19.69% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3 | 2.36% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 127 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 114 | 89.76% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 3 | 2.36% |
| Private Insurance: | 2 | 0.98% |
| Public Insurance: | 175 | 85.37% |
| No Insurance: | 28 | 13.66% |
| Total: | 205 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 177 | 86.34% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 20.7% | 9.4% | 18.8% | 12.5% | 8.3% | 11.6% | 13.6% | 7.0% | 11.6% | 8.2% | 5.9% | 8.5% | 2.6% | 12.5% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 3 | 4.35% |
| Kindergarten: | 3 | 4.35% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 8 | 11.59% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 52 | 75.36% |
| College or graduate school: | 3 | 4.35% |
| Total: | 69 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 6 | 8.70% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 63 | 91.30% |
ZIP Code 99602 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 63Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99602 is located in Yukon Koyukuk Borough, Alaska, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Alaska's 0th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 99602. It covers 29.18 sq mi of land and a water area of 6.882 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 29.18 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 6.882 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 00Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 571951.26 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0233030Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Holy Cross city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99602 is in the Iditarod Area School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 0 private school(s).
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.