ZIP Code 99602 — Holy Cross city, AK Demographics & Data

ZIP code 99602 covers Holy Cross, AK in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area with a population of about 229.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 35.5 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area code 907; U.S. House district AK-00.

Median household income in ZIP 99602 is about $22,917 — about 70% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 13.5%; unemployment rate near 10.5%.

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Public administration, and Transportation; about 36.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 21.0 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 60.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $55,600 — about 84% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $550 (about 53% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 82.8% (about 17.4 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 99602 in Holy Cross, AK, a household would need roughly $15,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $357. That sits below the local median household income ($22,917), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 9 for ZIP 99602 (Holy Cross city, AK) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.