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Hoonah Angoon County
Gustavus, AK
99826
99826 ZIP Code — Gustavus, AK
Hoonah Angoon County, Alaska
ZIP code 99826 is located in
Gustavus ,
Alaska ,
within Hoonah Angoon County .
It covers approximately 55.15 square miles and serves a population of
710 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone,
served by area code 907 .
About ZIP code 99826
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $275,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $77,500. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 99826 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
710
Population density
13 / sq mi
State FIPS
02
County FIPS
105
Geography
Land area
55.15 sq mi
Water area
0.36 sq mi
Latitude
58.8367
Longitude
-136.9681
Timezone
Alaska (AKT)
Area code
907
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
31.9%
41.0%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
40.0%
32.8%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
24.3%
21.3%
28.9%
Over $200k
3.8%
4.8%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$77,500
Median household income
$275,000
Median home value
$1,175
Median monthly rent
39.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 82 11.5% 18 and over 628 88.5% 65 and over 144 20.3% Median age 48.2 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.3%
Group Count % White 650 90.2% Two or more races 36 5% American Indian / Alaska Native 24 3.3% Hispanic or Latino 11 1.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
31.9%
41.0%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
40.0%
32.8%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
24.3%
21.3%
28.9%
Over $200k
3.8%
4.8%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.2% $10k–$15k 11.7% $15k–$25k 5.6% $25k–$35k 5.2% $35k–$50k 3.6% $50k–$75k 20.6% $75k–$100k 19.0% $100k–$150k 13.3% $150k–$200k 13.3% $200k+ 4.4% Median income $77,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $275,000 Median rent / month $1,175 Owner occupied 77.4% Renter occupied 22.6% Vacant 50.7% Single-family detached 88.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.2% Median rooms 3.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.59
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.5% 2000–2009 23.1% 1990–1999 24.7% 1980–1989 19.5% 1970–1979 16.1% 1960–1969 2.8% 1950–1959 3.2% 1940–1949 1.6% 1939 or earlier 0.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 14.3% 1 bedroom 29.2% 2 bedrooms 20.9% 3 bedrooms 21.5% 4 bedrooms 11.9% 5+ bedrooms 2.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 14.1% 1 vehicle 28.2% 2 vehicles 40.3% 3 or more 17.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.2% Electricity 2.0% Propane / LP gas 1.6% Fuel oil 62.5% Wood 29.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 119 48.0% Cohabiting couple 2 0.8% Male householder, no spouse 80 32.3% Female householder, no spouse 47 19.0% Households with children under 18 28 11.3% Households with seniors (65+) 117 47.2% Average household size 2.71
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 34.2% 35.5% Married 53.2% 55.5% Separated 0.0% 0.9% Widowed 7.8% 0.6% Divorced 4.8% 7.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
18.0%
Graduate / professional
7.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.1% Bachelor's or higher 39.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 47 40.5% High school 39 33.6% College / grad school 30 25.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
29.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
19.0%
Education & healthcare
14.2%
Transportation & utilities
9.7%
Finance & real estate
2.0%
Professional & management
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 60.8% Service 13.1% Sales & office 13.3% Natural resources & construction 9.1% Production & transportation 3.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 32.3% Government 54.4% Self-employed 13.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 45.3% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.5% Walk 40.0% Work from home 8.8% Other means 5.3% Avg commute (minutes) 19.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 44.8% Retirement income 37.9% Supplemental Security 1.6% Cash public assistance 9.3% Food stamps / SNAP 5.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.6% High blood pressure 37.2% High cholesterol 35.2% Diabetes 10.2% Heart disease 7.4% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 9.6% Arthritis 27.5% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 7.7% Cancer 7.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.7% Binge drinking 18.9% No physical activity 23.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.3% Depression 17.9% Fair or poor health 14.7% Poor mental health 12.2% Poor physical health 11.5% No health insurance 12.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 63.5% Visited dentist 59.8% Cholesterol screening 90.2% Teeth loss 13.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 62 9.9%
Disability % Any disability 16.8% Under 18 30.5% 18–64 years 6.0% 65 and over 45.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 77.9% Public insurance 27.3% No insurance 5.8% Uninsured under 19 13.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 709 99.9% Spanish 3 0.4% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 700 98.6% Born in same state 693 97.6% Born in different state 189 26.6% Foreign born 7 1.0% Naturalized citizen 10 1.4% Not a US citizen 6 60.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 108 15.2% Polish 72 10.1% English 67 9.4%
Ancestry Count % French 56 7.9% Irish 10 1.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.9% Internet access 85.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99826
What city is ZIP code 99826 in?
ZIP code 99826 is primarily assigned to Gustavus, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99826 in?
ZIP code 99826 falls within Hoonah Angoon County, Alaska.
Does ZIP code 99826 have a large retiree population?
45% of households in ZIP code 99826 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 99826 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 99826 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 99826?
ZIP code 99826 has an estimated population of 710 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99826?
The median home value in ZIP code 99826 is $275,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 99826 in?
ZIP code 99826 observes the AKST timezone.
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