ZIP 99835 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Sitka city and borough, AK (99835)

Median Income

$101,207

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+334

Wealth inflow

Population

8,393

Unemployment

7.1%

3.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 334 for ZIP 99835 (Sitka city and borough, 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.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

7.1%+93% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.9%-36% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

6.6%-43% vs US avg

402

Establishments

3,166

Employees

~8 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining7.6%
Construction5.1%
Manufacturing5.9%
Wholesale trade0.9%
Retail trade10.5%
Transportation, utilities6.4%
Information1.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.9%
Professional, scientific, management5.0%
Education, health care, social28.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.1%
Other services6.5%
Public administration11.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 99835 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 2.1%, median income rose 5.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 2.7%.

Median Income

$101,207

+35% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate