ZIP Code 99840 — Skagway CDP, AK Demographics & Data

ZIP code 99840 covers Skagway, AK in Skagway Municipality with a population of about 1,308.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 42.5 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 99840 is about $78,594 — about 5% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 6.2%; unemployment rate near 9.5%; 27.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 6.0 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Public administration, Food services, and Manufacturing; about 3.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 12.0 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $430,000 — about 24% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,067 (about 8% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 65.6% (roughly in line with the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 99840 in Skagway, AK, a household would need roughly $118,000 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 $2,762. That is about 50% above the local median household income ($78,594), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate normals for Skagway CDP, AK show little to no average snow and around 25.2 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 52 for ZIP 99840 (Skagway CDP, 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.