Petersburg, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99833

Petersburg County, Alaska — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,202
1/sq mi
$75,125
Median income
$315,100
Median home value
25.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99833 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99833 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6404.0 square miles in Petersburg, Petersburg County, Alaska. The area is home to 3,202 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Sitka time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 99833 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99833 sits at $75,125 (4% above the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $42,950. The poverty rate stands at 7.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $315,100 (50% above the state average) with median rent at $950 per month, and 65.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99833 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 99833 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 99833

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99833.

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 99833, Petersburg, 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

3,202

Population

6404.0

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Sitka

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99833?

45.7

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

13.8%

Foreign-Born

White 63.4%
African American 1.3%
Asian 12.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 7.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

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?

$75,125

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$42,950

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99833 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,125 Top 45% higher than 55% 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 56.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,863

Total Housing Units

1,371

Occupied Units

492

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.7%
Renter 34.3%

$315,100

Median Home Value

+50% vs state

$950

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 186 business establishments in ZIP 99833, employing approximately 909 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,092,000.

186

Businesses

909

Employees

$58.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 35 18.8%
Retail trade 26 14.0%
Transportation and warehousing 24 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 17 9.1%
Construction 15 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 14 7.5%
Wholesale trade 9 4.8%
Health care and social assistance 8 4.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 3.2%
Information 5 2.7%
Manufacturing 4 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.1%
Finance and insurance 3 1.6%
Educational services 3 1.6%

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 99833 in?
ZIP code 99833 (Petersburg) is located in Petersburg County, Alaska. Petersburg County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/petersburg-ak.
What is the population of ZIP code 99833?
ZIP code 99833 in Petersburg, AK has a population of 3,202 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99833?
The median household income in ZIP 99833 is $75,125, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99833?
The median home value in ZIP 99833 is $315,100, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99833?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99833 is White at 63.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99833?
ZIP code 99833 has 186 business establishments employing approximately 909 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99833?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99833 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (35), Retail trade (26), Transportation and warehousing (24). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99833?
In ZIP code 99833, 56.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% 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 99833?
In ZIP code 99833, approximately 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99833?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99833 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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