Gustavus, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99826

Hoonah-Angoon, 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

National ZIP placement

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 a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gustavus, Hoonah-Angoon, Alaska, home to just 442 residents across 4420.0 square miles, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the Juneau time zone.

ZIP 99826 reports a modest median household income of $63,558 (12% below the average Alaska ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,193. The poverty rate is 10.5%, with unemployment at 8.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $330,600 (57% above the average Alaska ZIP), while 81.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $900.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Alaska and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 99826.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

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Top industries in ZIP 99826

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gustavus, AK

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg

$34,193

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

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 ZIP avg

$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.

Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles

Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99826, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).

Similar median household income

Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99826 in?
ZIP code 99826 (Gustavus) is located in Hoonah-Angoon, Alaska. Hoonah-Angoon 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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