99836 ZIP Code — Port Alexander, AK
Sitka County, Alaska
ZIP code 99836 is located in Port Alexander, Alaska, within Sitka County. It covers approximately 3.50 square miles and serves a population of 39 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
39
population
3.50
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99836 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99836
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99836. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Port Alexander | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 39 |
| Population density | 11 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 220 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.50 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.09 sq mi |
| Latitude | 56.2477 |
| Longitude | -133.6438 |
| 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 | 51.6% | 29.4% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.7% | 36.5% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.7% | 27.8% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 6.4% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
39
Population
11
People per sq mi
57.8
Median age
$37,083
Median household income
$26,628
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
87.5%
Home ownership
30.8%
Poverty rate
25.0%
Unemployment
78
Housing units
8.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
5–9
1
1
10–14
0
6
35–44
4
2
45–54
1
2
55–59
2
5
60–64
3
6
65–74
4
1
75–84
0
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3 | 7.7% |
| 18 and over | 36 | 92.3% |
| 65 and over | 11 | 28.2% |
| Median age | 57.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 51.6% | 29.4% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.7% | 36.5% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.7% | 27.8% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 6.4% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
8.3%
$10k–$15k
12.5%
$25k–$35k
8.3%
$35k–$50k
33.3%
$50k–$75k
25.0%
$100k–$150k
12.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 12.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 33.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 25.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.5% |
| Median income | $37,083 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
28.6%
$100k–$150k
28.6%
$150k–$200k
9.5%
$200k–$300k
9.5%
$300k–$500k
9.5%
$500k–$1M
14.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 87.5% |
| Renter occupied | 12.5% |
| Vacant | 70.4% |
| Single-family detached | 93.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.5% |
| Median rooms | 4.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.71 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 38.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 35.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 7.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 23.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 24.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 2.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 70.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 12.5% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 12.5% |
| Fuel oil | 29.2% |
| Wood | 58.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9 | 37.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 6 | 25.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6 | 25.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3 | 12.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6 | 25.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 9 | 37.5% |
| Average household size | 1.63 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.9% | 26.7% |
| Married | 42.9% | 53.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 20.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.6%
HS graduate
11.1%
Some college, no degree
69.4%
Associate's degree
5.6%
Bachelor's degree
8.3%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 8.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 3 | 100.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
50.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
50.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.0% |
| Service | 50.0% |
| Sales & office | 25.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 25.0% |
| Government | 25.0% |
| Self-employed | 50.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 0.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 50.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 50.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
30.8%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
33.3%
Married-couple families
22.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.2% |
| Retirement income | 20.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.3% |
| High blood pressure | 26.9% |
| High cholesterol | 29.0% |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 18.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 4.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.8% |
| Binge drinking | 22.2% |
| No physical activity | 19.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.6% |
| Depression | 18.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.8% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 13.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 58.6% |
| Visited dentist | 61.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.9% |
| Teeth loss | 9.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3 | 8.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 54.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 23.1% |
| Public insurance | 53.8% |
| No insurance | 46.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 39 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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) | 39 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 39 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 9 | 23.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5 | 12.8% |
| Italian | 4 | 10.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 3 | 7.7% |
| English | 2 | 5.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 61.5% |
| Internet access | 75.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99836
What city is ZIP code 99836 in?
ZIP code 99836 is primarily assigned to Port Alexander, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99836 in?
ZIP code 99836 falls within Sitka County, Alaska.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99836?
31% of residents in ZIP code 99836 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 99836 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 99836 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 99836?
8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 99836 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 99836 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 99836 in?
ZIP code 99836 observes the AKST timezone.