Gustavus, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99826

Hoonah-Angoon County, Alaska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

442
0/sq mi
$63,558
Median income
$330,600
Median home value
34.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gustavus pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99826 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99826 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4420.0 square miles in Gustavus, Hoonah-Angoon County, Alaska. The area is home to 442 residents, producing a population density of 0 people per square mile, and falls within the Juneau time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 99826 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99826 sits at $63,558 (12% below the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $34,193. The poverty rate stands at 10.5% and the unemployment rate at 8.6%. On housing, the median home value is $330,600 (57% above the state average) with median rent at $900 per month, and 81.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99826 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 99826 sits relative to Alaska and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 99826

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99826.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 99826, Gustavus, AK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

442

Population

4420.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Juneau

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99826?

50.9

Median Age

58.8%

Male

41.2%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 88.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 5.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$63,558

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$34,193

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99826 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$63,558 36th percentile higher than 36% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

474

Total Housing Units

251

Occupied Units

223

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.7%
Renter 18.3%

$330,600

Median Home Value

+57% vs state

$900

Median Rent

1995

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 99826, employing approximately 105 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,004,000.

35

Businesses

105

Employees

$5.0M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 9 25.7%
Accommodation and food services 6 17.1%
Retail trade 5 14.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 11.4%
Construction 3 8.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99826 in?
ZIP code 99826 (Gustavus) is located in Hoonah-Angoon County, Alaska. Hoonah-Angoon County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hoonah-angoon-ak.
What is the population of ZIP code 99826?
ZIP code 99826 in Gustavus, AK has a population of 442 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99826?
The median household income in ZIP 99826 is $63,558, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99826?
The median home value in ZIP 99826 is $330,600, which is 19% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99826?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99826 is White at 88.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99826?
ZIP code 99826 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 105 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99826?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99826 are: Transportation and warehousing (9), Accommodation and food services (6), Retail trade (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99826?
In ZIP code 99826, 58.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 99826?
In ZIP code 99826, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99826?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99826 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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