ZIP Code 99836

ZIP code 99836 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.1 square miles in Port Alexander, Petersburg County, Alaska. The area is home to 52 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 99836 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99836 sits at $57,813 (20% below the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $27,138. The poverty rate stands at 6.0% and the unemployment rate at 45.5%. On housing, the median home value is $118,800 (43% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 83.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99836 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 99836 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 →