99929 ZIP Code — Wrangell, AK

Wrangell County, Alaska

ZIP code 99929 is located in Wrangell, Alaska, within Wrangell County. It covers approximately 2,413.55 square miles and serves a population of 2,133 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99929

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $274,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $61,125. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 7 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 99929 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,133

population

2,413.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99929 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99929

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99929. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wrangell	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,133
Population density	1,067 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	275

Geography
Land area	2,413.55 sq mi
Water area	331.19 sq mi
Latitude	56.1800
Longitude	-132.0304
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	41.7%	41.8%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	30.8%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	24.7%	28.9%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,133

Population

1,067

People per sq mi

48.9

Median age

$61,125

Median household income

$35,434

Per capita income

$274,200

Median home value

$966

Median monthly rent

65.2%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

981

Housing units

18.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

133

25–34

116

35–44

136

45–54

119

55–59

60–64

159

65–74

140

118

75–84

104

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	472	22.1%
18 and over	1,661	77.9%
65 and over	576	27.0%
Median age	48.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55%

American Indian / Alaska Native 22.1%

Two or more races 15.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%

Other race 1%

Asian 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,215	55%
American Indian / Alaska Native	488	22.1%
Two or more races	344	15.6%
Hispanic or Latino	76	3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	46	2.1%
Other race	21	1%
Asian	18	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.7%	41.8%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	30.8%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	24.7%	24.7%	28.9%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 13.3%

$35k–$50k 18.2%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	13.3%
$35k–$50k	18.2%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	6.3%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$61,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.6%

$50k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k–$300k 26.7%

$300k–$500k 37.6%

$500k–$1M 7.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$274,200
Median rent / month	$966
Owner occupied	65.2%
Renter occupied	34.8%
Vacant	28.9%
Single-family detached	69.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	8.5%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	15.0%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	26.2%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	10.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.7%
1 bedroom	17.2%
2 bedrooms	27.8%
3 bedrooms	34.0%
4 bedrooms	8.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	38.0%
2 vehicles	38.3%
3 or more	17.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	61.9%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Fuel oil	29.4%
Wood	7.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	394	42.5%
Cohabiting couple	104	11.2%
Male householder, no spouse	228	24.6%
Female householder, no spouse	201	21.7%
Households with children under 18	189	20.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	412	44.4%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.1%	22.6%
Married	44.8%	50.7%
Separated	3.0%	2.3%
Widowed	5.0%	8.0%
Divorced	15.2%	16.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.2%

HS graduate 33.4%

Some college, no degree 26.1%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.9%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.1%
Bachelor's or higher	18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	8.6%
Kindergarten	7	1.9%
Elementary school	196	52.7%
High school	122	32.8%
College / grad school	15	4.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Public administration 14.5%

Retail trade 9.8%

Transportation & utilities 9.1%

Agriculture & mining 9.0%

Construction 8.3%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Other services 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Professional & management 3.7%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Information 0.9%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.4%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	17.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.1%
Government	33.6%
Self-employed	11.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.4%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	12.4%
Work from home	11.9%
Other means	5.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	6.8

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 24.4%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 22.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.7%
Retirement income	31.5%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.3%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	61.9%
Visited dentist	58.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	245	14.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	50.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.1%
Public insurance	47.0%
No insurance	16.6%
Uninsured under 19	18.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,996	93.6%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,053	96.2%
Born in same state	2,045	95.9%
Born in different state	1,089	51.1%
Foreign born	8	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	80	3.8%
Not a US citizen	30	37.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	251	11.8%
Italian	221	10.4%
Polish	203	9.5%
English	31	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	21	1%
German	10	0.5%
Dutch	7	0.3%
Irish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99929

What city is ZIP code 99929 in?

ZIP code 99929 is primarily assigned to Wrangell, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99929 in?

ZIP code 99929 falls within Wrangell County, Alaska.

Does ZIP code 99929 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 99929 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 99929 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 99929 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 99929 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 99929 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 99929?

ZIP code 99929 has an estimated population of 2,133 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 99929 in?

ZIP code 99929 observes the AKST timezone.