99840 ZIP Code — Skagway, AK

Skagway County, Alaska

ZIP code 99840 is located in Skagway, Alaska, within Skagway County. It covers approximately 433.93 square miles and serves a population of 1,303 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99840

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $434,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $79,583. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 6 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

1,303

population

433.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99840 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99840

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99840. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Skagway	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,303
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	230

Geography
Land area	433.93 sq mi
Water area	11.11 sq mi
Latitude	59.5719
Longitude	-135.3534
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	32.1%	32.1%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	39.2%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	25.3%	28.9%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.4%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,303

Population

People per sq mi

38.6

Median age

$79,583

Median household income

$46,771

Per capita income

$434,300

Median home value

$1,044

Median monthly rent

65.6%

Home ownership

6.2%

Poverty rate

11.0%

Unemployment

490

Housing units

27.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

105

25–34

149

35–44

113

45–54

115

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	207	15.9%
18 and over	1,096	84.1%
65 and over	180	13.8%
Median age	38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.2%

Two or more races 11.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.9%

Black or African American 3%

Asian 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,017	77.2%
Two or more races	153	11.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	64	4.9%
Black or African American	40	3%
Asian	29	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	15	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.1%	32.1%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	39.2%	39.2%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	25.3%	25.3%	28.9%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.4%	8.8%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 1.2%

$25k–$35k 17.1%

$35k–$50k 8.5%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	1.2%
$25k–$35k	17.1%
$35k–$50k	8.5%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	20.2%
$100k–$150k	21.5%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$79,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.4%

$50k–$100k 3.7%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k–$300k 10.4%

$300k–$500k 58.7%

$500k–$1M 20.1%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$434,300
Median rent / month	$1,044
Owner occupied	65.6%
Renter occupied	34.4%
Vacant	35.0%
Single-family detached	63.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	8.9%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	14.4%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	22.3%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	13.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.7%
1 bedroom	20.0%
2 bedrooms	25.4%
3 bedrooms	33.9%
4 bedrooms	7.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	33.2%
2 vehicles	37.8%
3 or more	22.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	3.9%
Fuel oil	86.6%
Wood	8.0%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	149	36.3%
Cohabiting couple	27	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	118	28.8%
Female householder, no spouse	116	28.3%
Households with children under 18	72	17.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	145	35.4%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.0%	35.4%
Married	43.5%	40.4%
Separated	1.1%	0.5%
Widowed	10.9%	3.5%
Divorced	5.6%	20.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 34.0%

Some college, no degree 24.4%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 22.1%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	27.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	6.4%
Kindergarten	13	5.9%
Elementary school	74	33.6%
High school	50	22.7%
College / grad school	69	31.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 19.9%

Public administration 18.5%

Transportation & utilities 13.9%

Retail trade 11.8%

Professional & management 8.9%

Education & healthcare 8.5%

Manufacturing 7.6%

Construction 6.7%

Other services 2.2%

Information 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.2%
Service	25.9%
Sales & office	25.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	12.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.5%
Government	33.8%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	36.2%
Carpool	2.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	49.9%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	7.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	5.9

Poverty

All people 6.2%

Under 18 years 5.3%

18 and over 6.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 17.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.0%
Retirement income	29.3%
Supplemental Security	1.5%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.0%
High blood pressure	29.8%
High cholesterol	29.9%
Diabetes	7.2%
Heart disease	5.0%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	20.8%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.3%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	21.3%
No physical activity	18.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	60.5%
Visited dentist	63.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	57.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.4%
Public insurance	25.9%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,224	93.9%
Spanish	14	1.1%
Other Indo-European	8	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Other languages	5	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,198	91.9%
Born in same state	1,147	88.0%
Born in different state	363	27.9%
Foreign born	51	3.9%
Naturalized citizen	105	8.1%
Not a US citizen	63	60.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	234	18%
French	158	12.1%
Polish	52	4%
English	38	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	9	0.7%
German	7	0.5%
Dutch	5	0.4%
Norwegian	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.5%
Internet access	96.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99840

What city is ZIP code 99840 in?

ZIP code 99840 is primarily assigned to Skagway, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99840 in?

ZIP code 99840 falls within Skagway County, Alaska.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99840?

The median home value in ZIP code 99840 is $434,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 99840?

ZIP code 99840 has an estimated population of 1,303 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 99840?

The median household income in ZIP code 99840 is $79,583, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 99840 in?

ZIP code 99840 observes the AKST timezone.