The ZIP Code 99688 is associated with the city of Willow in Alaska in Matanuska-Susitna Borough County. About 22.6% of residents in ZIP Code 99688 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 46.5 years. In this Alaska region, an estimated 89.8% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $27,006. Median househould income in this region is $49,323, while about 14% of the population lives below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 2,541.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 99688 is $49,323, while the region's mean household income is $62,658. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,006. The per capita income in ZIP Code 99688 of $27,006 is approximately 26.59% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $36,787. An estimated 13.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately42.11% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.6% of the population in 99688 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.1% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.4% of 99688 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.4% |
In ZIP Code 99688, 89.8% of the population graduated high school, while 18.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 7.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 32.7% in this Matanuska-Susitna Borough County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 32.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 31.9% |
| Associate's degree | 7.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 7.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 99688, 90.4% is one race, while 9.6% are two or more races. Approximately 3.3% of 99688 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 99688 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (93.7%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (12.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 12.9% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 99688, an estimated 31.7% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 21.9% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Matanuska-Susitna Borough County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 4.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 31.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 21.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 16.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 99688 are older than average. The median age of 46.5 years in ZIP Code 99688 is approximately 22.05% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.3% of the population in 99688 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.6% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.9% of 99688 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 9.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 11.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over | 0.9% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 99688 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 37.2% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 99688 is high blood pressure, as approximately 35.8% of adults 18 and older in this Matanuska-Susitna Borough County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 29.0% |
| High blood pressure | 35.8% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.6% |
| Current asthma | 9.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 10.0% |
| High cholesterol | 37.2% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 99688 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 78.4% of those 18 and above in 99688 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 99688 include obesity (37.8% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (32.2% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.4% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 71.8% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 64.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 78.4% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 59.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.7% |
| Current smoking | 21.7% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 24.0% |
| Obesity | 37.8% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 32.2% |
In 99688, 51.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 19.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 45.8 minutes. Approximately 24.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 99688 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.6% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 99688 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 4.5% |
| Construction | 11.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.4% |
| Retail trade | 18.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 11.9% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.6% |
| Public administration | 3.4% |
In ZIP Code 99688, 88.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 5.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes. Lastly, 1.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Matanuska-Susitna Borough County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 88.7% |
| Spanish | 4.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 5.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 1.6% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 99688, credit card or prepaid card have received the most complaints in 99688 in the past 12 months. Checking or savings account received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Matanuska-Susitna Borough County region was problem when making payments.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit card or prepaid card | 2 |
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Problem when making payments | 2 |
| Managing an account | 1 |
| Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes | 1 |