| City: | Dutch Harbor, Alaska |
| City Alias: | Unalaska |
| Borough: | Aleutians West Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:23:37 AM |
| Population: | 699 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 53.5475, -166.9672 |
| Land Area: | 0.332 sq mi |
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The commercial fishing industry drives these numbers. Dutch Harbor operates as one of America's busiest fishing ports by volume, and the seasonal workforce creates the institutional population pattern captured in census data. Workers live in employer-provided housing, dormitories, and vessel quarters throughout the fishing season. The median age of 45.6 years reflects experienced commercial fishermen and processing workers, not students or retirees.
Mail delivery operates exclusively through PO Boxes, and the ZIP classification confirms this is a PO Box-only zone with no alternative delivery options. Three streets appear in postal records: Ballyhoo Road, Airport Beach Road, and Captains Bay Road. These aren't residential streets with mailboxes. They're routes to the airport, fishing facilities, and the iconic Ballyhoo Mountain overlook. The post office issues boxes to fishing companies, processing plants, vessel operators, and the limited year-round residential population.
The economic data tells the rest of the story. Median household income reaches $101,250, well above Alaska's average, reflecting high-paying but demanding commercial fishing work. With 63 business establishments employing 4,017 workers in a community of 699 residents, the employment ratio exceeds 5:1. Those workers don't all live here year-round. They come for fishing seasons, process catches, and maintain the infrastructure that makes Dutch Harbor function as a critical commercial port serving the Bering Sea fleet.
Street names reference fishing industry infrastructure and geographic landmarks rather than residential neighborhoods. Ballyhoo Road leads to the famous Ballyhoo Mountain bunker overlook, Airport Beach Road serves the regional airport, and Captains Bay Road accesses fishing facilities. These are functional routes for a working port, not a traditional residential community.
ZIP Code 99692 has 699 residents and 24 households (average 6.46 persons per household). The median age is 45.6 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 63.5% male and 36.5% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Asian (56.5%, much higher than the state average of 6.0% and well above the national average of 6.0%) and White (20.2%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.6%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (6.0%) and national averages (6.0%).
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| 2020 Population: | 699Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 809Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,105.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $110,625Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 24Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 6.46Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 7.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 47 | 95 | 155 | 215 | 233 | 258 | 246 | 215 | 219 | 175 | 713 | 766 | 740 | 809 |
| Decennial Census | 152 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 699 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45.6
Male Median Age: 47.3
Female Median Age: 41.8
| 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 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 23 | 45 | 48 | 38 | 40 | 50 | 59 | 67 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 7 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 26 | 32 | 12 | 21 | 28 | 23 | 11 | 33 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 16 | 13 | 13 | 22 | 29 | 49 | 77 | 60 | 59 | 68 | 73 | 70 | 100 | 33 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 141 | 18.83% |
| Black: | 29 | 3.87% |
| Hispanic:* | 88 | 11.75% |
| Asian: | 395 | 52.74% |
| American Indian: | 9 | 1.20% |
| Hawaiian: | 31 | 4.14% |
| Other: | 56 | 7.48% |
| Total: | 749 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 444 | 63.52% | 47.3 years |
| Females: | 255 | 36.48% | 41.8 years |
| Total: | 699 | 100% | 45.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 238 | 29.42% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 76 | 9.39% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 115 | 14.22% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 380 | 61.19% |
| Total Population: | 809 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 314 | 38.81% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 495 | 61.19% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $110,625, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $23,125 (26.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $34,018. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $87,411 for nonfamily households (a difference of $87,411). By gender, male median income is $59,500 and female is $49,083, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $10,417 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 96.5%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is slightly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (54.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $87,500 | $86,875 | $81,875 | $84,375 | $85,625 | $85,000 | $86,000 | $76,458 | $76,607 | $71,250 | $90,121 | $94,688 | $101,250 | $110,625 |
| Median Family Income | $32,292 | $74,375 | $91,250 | $90,000 | $87,500 | $87,500 | $91,875 | $79,167 | $79,250 | $56,667 | $79,375 | $86,042 | $128,594 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $92,625 | $115,625 | $51,250 | $67,500 | $82,813 | $83,333 | $61,875 | $63,750 | $58,750 | $90,000 | $90,484 | $97,944 | $84,750 | $87,411 |
| Median Male Income | $81,250 | $63,750 | $46,500 | $46,000 | $0 | $41,719 | $41,691 | $53,516 | $53,542 | $60,417 | $50,274 | $52,895 | $68,529 | $59,500 |
| Median Female Income | $26,458 | $28,125 | $45,625 | $45,625 | $0 | $29,375 | $31,875 | $32,321 | $31,691 | $32,333 | $34,755 | $43,462 | $46,806 | $49,083 |
| Employed: | 709 | 90.78% |
| Unemployed: | 45 | 5.76% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 27 | 3.46% |
| Total: | 781 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 53 | 7.48% |
| Service: | 100 | 14.10% |
| Sales and Office: | 70 | 9.87% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 101 | 14.25% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 385 | 54.30% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 709 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $1,500, which is notably higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $187 (14.24%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $250. Of occupied housing, owners make up 0.00% and renters 100.00% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.28%, which is considerably higher than 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 3 | 3.13% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 14 | 14.58% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 5 | 5.21% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 5 | 5.21% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 7 | 7.29% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 62 | 64.58% |
| Total: | 96 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,313 | $685 | $1,125 | $746 | $738 | $600 | $675 | $850 | $1,250 | $1,292 | $1,536 | $1,488 | $1,850 | $1,500 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 96 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 96 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 96 | 89.72% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 11 | 10.28% |
| Total Housing Units: | 107 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 11 | 10.28% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 95 | 88.79% |
| Other Units: | 1 | 0.93% |
| Total Housing Units: | 107 | 100% |
In 2024, 13.30% 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 84.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 17.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 3.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 2.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), up 1.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.90 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.24%). College enrollment is 45.24%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 71 | 9.56% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 41 | 5.52% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 316 | 42.53% |
| Some college, no degree: | 146 | 19.65% |
| Associate's degree: | 70 | 9.42% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 89 | 11.98% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 10 | 1.35% |
| Total: | 743 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 631 | 84.93% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 99 | 13.32% |
| Private Insurance: | 655 | 79.39% |
| Public Insurance: | 28 | 3.39% |
| No Insurance: | 142 | 17.21% |
| Total: | 825 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 683 | 82.79% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.8% | 6.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
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: | 4 | 9.52% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 19 | 45.24% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 19 | 45.24% |
| Total: | 42 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 4 | 9.52% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 19 | 45.24% |
ZIP Code 99692 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 63 business establishments, employing about 4,017 people with an annual payroll of $266,525,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 529Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 63Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $72,102,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $266,525,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 4,017Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99692 is located in Aleutians West 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 99692. It covers 0.332 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 0.332 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 99692 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead.
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 March 1, 2026.