99829 ZIP Code — Hoonah, AK

Hoonah Angoon County, Alaska

ZIP code 99829 is located in Hoonah, Alaska, within Hoonah Angoon County. It covers approximately 95.15 square miles and serves a population of 896 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99829

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $246,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $72,969. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 99829 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

896

population

95.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99829 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99829

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99829. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hoonah	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	896
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	95.15 sq mi
Water area	1.61 sq mi
Latitude	58.0312
Longitude	-135.7407
Timezone	Alaska (AKT)
Area code	907

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.4%	41.0%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	32.8%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	26.6%	21.3%	28.9%
Over $200k	5.2%	4.8%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

896

Population

People per sq mi

47.0

Median age

$72,969

Median household income

$37,151

Per capita income

$246,500

Median home value

$1,153

Median monthly rent

71.0%

Home ownership

11.0%

Poverty rate

18.6%

Unemployment

302

Housing units

19.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	124	13.8%
18 and over	772	86.2%
65 and over	191	21.3%
Median age	47.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 34.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 32.3%

Two or more races 25.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Asian 2%

Black or African American 1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	323	34.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	302	32.3%
Two or more races	239	25.5%
Hispanic or Latino	40	4.3%
Asian	19	2%
Black or African American	9	1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.4%	41.0%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	32.8%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	26.6%	21.3%	28.9%
Over $200k	5.2%	4.8%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 17.1%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 9.7%

$200k+ 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	17.1%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	9.7%
$200k+	7.8%
Median income	$72,969

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.2%

$50k–$100k 3.1%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k–$300k 25.7%

$300k–$500k 28.8%

$500k–$1M 13.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$246,500
Median rent / month	$1,153
Owner occupied	71.0%
Renter occupied	29.0%
Vacant	29.2%
Single-family detached	68.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.1%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	15.0%
1980–1989	24.2%
1970–1979	30.8%
1960–1969	3.2%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	12.6%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.9%
1 bedroom	16.1%
2 bedrooms	17.1%
3 bedrooms	45.5%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	20.4%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	32.0%
3 or more	21.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	1.9%
Propane / LP gas	2.2%
Fuel oil	61.0%
Wood	34.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	104	38.7%
Cohabiting couple	40	14.9%
Male householder, no spouse	71	26.4%
Female householder, no spouse	54	20.1%
Households with children under 18	58	21.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	114	42.4%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.5%	22.5%
Married	31.5%	46.4%
Separated	2.8%	0.4%
Widowed	3.0%	16.3%
Divorced	17.2%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 41.8%

Some college, no degree 28.8%

Associate's degree 4.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.9%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	19.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	12.0%
Kindergarten	10	8.5%
Elementary school	67	57.3%
High school	9	7.7%
College / grad school	17	14.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 18.0%

Manufacturing 15.4%

Public administration 14.7%

Education & healthcare 14.5%

Retail trade 11.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.4%

Professional & management 3.2%

Construction 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Other services 1.2%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.0%
Service	19.4%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	7.8%
Production & transportation	27.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	51.8%
Government	38.7%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	34.3%
Carpool	4.3%
Public transit	3.8%
Walk	45.6%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	9.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	10.9

Poverty

All people 11.0%

Under 18 years 5.6%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 15.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.2%
Retirement income	28.6%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	5.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.3%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	64.1%
Visited dentist	56.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	91	11.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.8%
Under 18	7.3%
18–64 years	18.4%
65 and over	50.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.1%
Public insurance	43.8%
No insurance	26.2%
Uninsured under 19	24.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	859	95.9%
Spanish	21	2.4%
Other Indo-European	15	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	848	94.6%
Born in same state	831	92.7%
Born in different state	532	59.4%
Foreign born	17	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	48	5.4%
Not a US citizen	21	43.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	42	4.7%
Polish	38	4.2%
German	30	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	26	2.9%
Irish	2	0.2%
Dutch	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.0%
Internet access	85.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99829

What city is ZIP code 99829 in?

ZIP code 99829 is primarily assigned to Hoonah, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99829 in?

ZIP code 99829 falls within Hoonah Angoon County, Alaska.

Does ZIP code 99829 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 99829 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 99829 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 99829 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 99829?

ZIP code 99829 has an estimated population of 896 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 99829?

The median household income in ZIP code 99829 is $72,969, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 99829 in?

ZIP code 99829 observes the AKST timezone.