Zip code 99826: Gustavus, Alaska

Q: What city is zip code 99826?

99826 is assigned to Gustavus, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 99826 in?

99826 is in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska.

Q: What is the population of 99826?

About 594 people live in 99826, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 99826?

The median household income in 99826 is $63,558.

Q: What zip codes are near 99826?

The closest zip codes to 99826 are 99850, 99825, 99827, 99832, 99829.

Residential delivery areaHoonah-Angoon Census AreaAlaska Time

Population

594

Median household income

$64K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$331K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$900/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

50.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

55 sq mi

11 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 99826

99826 is a rural zip code in Gustavus, Alaska (Hoonah-Angoon Census Area), covering 55 sq mi of land. About 594 people live here, or 11 per square mile. The median resident is 50.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $63,558 a year, 21% below the national median of $80,734. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $330,600, or 5.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $900 a month.

34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.3 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; sales; and construction and repair. 23% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 99826 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans18.9%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · AK 10.7%14th of 187 in AK
Housing vacancy47%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · AK 17.6%31st of 185 in AK
Self-employed workers23.4%
99th
U.S. 10% · AK 9.9%11th of 187 in AK
Government workers36.7%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AK 25.9%100th of 187 in AK
Residents 65 and older31%
97th
U.S. 17.2% · AK 13.8%11th of 187 in AK
Median age50.9
96th
U.S. 38.9 · AK 35.816th of 187 in AK
Unemployment rate8.6%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AK 5.9%97th of 187 in AK
Homeownership rate81.7%
82nd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AK 66.8%39th of 184 in AK
Rent-burdened renters57.5%
75th
U.S. 51.1% · AK 44.6%24th of 174 in AK
Bachelor's degree or higher34.4%
55th
U.S. 35.7% · AK 31.7%24th of 187 in AK
Median home value$330,600
49th
U.S. $332,700 · AK $352,90031st of 163 in AK
Poverty rate10.5%
48th
U.S. 12.5% · AK 10.1%119th of 187 in AK
Average commute25.3 min
45th
U.S. 26.4 min · AK 19.4 min25th of 184 in AK
Uninsured rate6.2%
44th
U.S. 8.4% · AK 11%168th of 187 in AK
Work from home10.6%
38th
U.S. 15.1% · AK 9.7%49th of 187 in AK
Per capita income$34,193
31st
U.S. $44,673 · AK $46,57399th of 187 in AK
Residents under 1820%
31st
U.S. 22% · AK 24.1%139th of 187 in AK
Income inequality (Gini)0.409
27th
U.S. 0.483 · AK 0.43398th of 184 in AK
Median household income$63,558
26th
U.S. $80,734 · AK $92,788102nd of 176 in AK
Foreign-born residents2.9%
18th
U.S. 14.1% · AK 7.7%72nd of 187 in AK
Diversity index22.5
15th
U.S. 61.4 · AK 62.8128th of 187 in AK
Median gross rent$900
13th
U.S. $1,413 · AK $1,419100th of 142 in AK
Broadband access84.5%
11th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AK 91.9%101st of 184 in AK
Population594
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AK 735,706105th of 187 in AK
Population density11/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AK 1/sq mi99th of 187 in AK
Median earnings per worker$22,237
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AK $54,975173rd of 186 in AK
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AK 2.1%110th of 187 in AK
Healthcare workers1.2%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AK 10%141st of 187 in AK

Measure	99826	Hoonah-Angoon	AK	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AK
Veterans	18.9%	10.9%	10.7%	6.2%	99th	14th of 187
Housing vacancy	47%	47.3%	17.6%	10.1%	99th	31st of 185
Self-employed workers	23.4%	17.6%	9.9%	10%	99th	11th of 187
Government workers	36.7%	37.8%	25.9%	14.5%	99th	100th of 187
Residents 65 and older	31%	28.3%	13.8%	17.2%	97th	11th of 187
Median age	50.9	50	35.8	38.9	96th	16th of 187
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.6%	15.8%	5.9%	5.2%	89th	97th of 187
Homeownership rateStrength	81.7%	72%	66.8%	65.2%	82nd	39th of 184
Rent-burdened renters	57.5%	41.8%	44.6%	51.1%	75th	24th of 174
Bachelor's degree or higher	34.4%	24.6%	31.7%	35.7%	55th	24th of 187
Median home value	$330,600	$262,800	$352,900	$332,700	49th	31st of 163
Poverty rate	10.5%	14.2%	10.1%	12.5%	48th	119th of 187
Average commute	25.3 min	12.6 min	19.4 min	26.4 min	45th	25th of 184
Uninsured rate	6.2%	19%	11%	8.4%	44th	168th of 187
Work from home	10.6%	6.7%	9.7%	15.1%	38th	49th of 187
Per capita income	$34,193	$36,584	$46,573	$44,673	31st	99th of 187
Residents under 18	20%	17%	24.1%	22%	31st	139th of 187
Income inequality (Gini)	0.409	0.430	0.433	0.483	27th	98th of 184
Median household income	$63,558	$61,406	$92,788	$80,734	26th	102nd of 176
Foreign-born residents	2.9%	6.8%	7.7%	14.1%	18th	72nd of 187
Diversity index	22.5	67.7	62.8	61.4	15th	128th of 187
Median gross rent	$900	$1,014	$1,419	$1,413	13th	100th of 142
Broadband accessWeakness	84.5%	77.1%	91.9%	91%	11th	101st of 184
Population	594	2,311	735,706	334,922,499	1st	105th of 187
Population density	11/sq mi	0/sq mi	1/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	99th of 187
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$22,237	$34,000	$54,975	$49,666	1st	173rd of 186
Tech workers	0%	0.1%	2.1%	3.8%	1st	110th of 187
Healthcare workers	1.2%	2.7%	10%	9.7%	1st	141st of 187

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

19%

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

17%

45–54

12%

55–64

14%

65–74

17%

75+

Median age

50.9

Under 18

20%

65 and over

31%

Race and ethnicity

White88%
Black0%
Hispanic3%
Asian0%
Native American5%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

22.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

33.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

84%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 251
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 51.4%
Married couples: 48.2%
Living alone: 46.2%
Veterans (of adults): 18.9%
Male / female: 59% / 41%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

25%

$25–50k

18%

$50–75k

11%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

20%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

99826

$63,558

Hoonah-Angoon

$61,406

Alaska

$92,788

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$34,193

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

10.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.409

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

99826

$330,600

Hoonah-Angoon

$262,800

Alaska

$352,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

99826

$900

Hoonah-Angoon

$1,014

Alaska

$1,419

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

93%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 474
Owner-occupied: 81.7%
Vacant: 47%
Median year built: 1995
Median rooms: 4.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 57.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 57.5%
Home value to income: 5.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

53%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

16%

Bicycle

Worked from home

11%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

21%

10–19

33%

20–29

16%

30–44

19%

45–59

60+

Average commute

25.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

56.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

17%

Sales

15%

Construction and repair

14%

Cleaning and personal care

14%

Education

10%

Engineering and science

Office and admin

Arts, media and sports

Transportation and moving

Business and finance

Healthcare

Food service

Production

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Arts and recreation

30%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

20%

Education

12%

Retail

10%

Public administration

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Admin, support and management

Health care and social assistance

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

0.8%

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$22,237

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

23.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

36.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

1.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	99826	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$27,917	$74,888
Service	$31,250	$26,804
Sales and office	$18,750	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$75,313	$49,199
Production and transportation	$30,938	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

24%

Some college

20%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

21%

Graduate

13%

High school graduate or higher: 92.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 34.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 13%
Households with broadband: 84.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 49%
No internet access: 13.5%
Without health insurance: 6.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Gustavus
State: Alaska
County: Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
Center point: 58.4123° N, 135.8086° W
Land area: 55 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Alaska Time (UTC-9, UTC-8 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Gustavus66% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 99826

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
99850	Juneau, AK	13 mi	0	—	—
99825	Elfin Cove, AK	28 mi	28	—	—
99827	Haines, AK	32 mi	2,168	$85,208	$290,000
99832	Pelican, AK	32 mi	102	$64,750	$214,600
99829	Hoonah, AK	32 mi	862	$80,500	$329,400
99841	Tenakee Springs, AK	33 mi	163	$54,375	$258,300
99821	Auke Bay, AK · PO box	40 mi	—	—	—
99812	Juneau, AK · PO box	49 mi	—	—	—
99802	Juneau, AK · PO box	51 mi	—	—	—
99803	Juneau, AK · PO box	51 mi	—	—	—
99811	Juneau, AK · PO box	51 mi	—	—	—
99824	Douglas, AK	52 mi	2,190	$92,188	$406,500

Questions about 99826

What city is zip code 99826?

99826 is assigned to Gustavus, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 99826 in?

99826 is in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska.

What is the population of 99826?

About 594 people live in 99826, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 99826 in?

99826 is in Alaska Time.

What is the median household income in 99826?

The median household income in 99826 is $63,558.

What zip codes are near 99826?

The closest zip codes to 99826 are 99850, 99825, 99827, 99832, 99829.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99826, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.