| City: | Saint George Island, Alaska |
| City Alias: | Saint Paul Island, St George Is, St Paul Isle |
| Names to Avoid: | St George |
| Borough: | Aleutians West Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:22:37 AM |
| Population: | 67 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 56.5769, -169.6304 |
| Land Area: | 34.781 sq mi |
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The post office here is the only mail service for the island. There's no street delivery, no carrier routes bringing mail to doors. Every resident and business relies on PO Boxes at the single post office facility. The island maintains 13 PO Boxes for 26 households, creating an adoption rate of 0.50. That number captures something important about life here. Unlike regional hub post offices that serve surrounding areas, this facility exists solely for island residents.
One rural carrier route does technically exist, designated Route R. But this doesn't mean door-to-door delivery. In communities this remote, rural routes often mean centralized pickup points or irregular service patterns. Main Street is the only named street in the ZIP+4 database, with just one delivery record. The postal infrastructure tells the story of a place where traditional urban delivery models don't apply.
Saint George Island represents what true geographic isolation means for mail service. The median household income stands at $108,750, well above Alaska's average, reflecting the specialized fishing and government work that sustains the community. Yet that income doesn't translate to delivery options. No private courier serves the island regularly. The post office isn't a convenience; it's the infrastructure that connects 67 people to the rest of the world. When packages arrive by air, they go to the post office. When residents order supplies, they list PO Box addresses. The extended household size, averaging 2.6 people per unit, reflects multigenerational Alaska Native families who have lived on this island for generations.
With only Main Street appearing in the delivery database, the street infrastructure reflects extreme geographic isolation where traditional postal addressing doesn't apply.
ZIP Code 99591 has 67 residents and 26 households (average 2.58 persons per household). The median age is 44.5 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 56.7% male and 43.3% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (89.6%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (3.0%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (15.2%) and national averages (1.1%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 67Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 70Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 26Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $95,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.58Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 5.80Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 118 | 88 | 62 | 33 | 53 | 74 | 85 | 78 | 76 | 102 | 95 | 57 | 59 | 70 |
| Decennial Census | 102 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 67 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.5
Male Median Age: 38
Female Median Age: 49.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| White: | 2 | 3.08% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 3.08% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 60 | 92.31% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 1.54% |
| Total: | 65 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 38 | 56.72% | 38.0 years |
| Females: | 29 | 43.28% | 49.5 years |
| Total: | 67 | 100% | 44.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 70 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 70 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 70 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $46,750 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $63,750. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $19,583, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $19,583 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 43.4%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (52.2%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $46,750 | $44,821 | $44,792 | $41,250 | $53,750 | $56,250 | $56,250 | $56,875 | $63,750 | $64,583 | $80,000 | $92,500 | $108,750 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $79,583 | $61,250 | $51,875 | $46,250 | $46,875 | $53,750 | $58,750 | $61,250 | $76,875 | $88,750 | $91,250 | $103,750 | $113,000 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $31,667 | $43,750 | $44,167 | $21,250 | $0 | $0 | $50,417 | $48,750 | $46,875 | $45,000 | $55,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $30,833 | $21,875 | $26,250 | $43,750 | $0 | $68,750 | $46,250 | $46,250 | $45,625 | $42,500 | $31,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $30,000 | $21,250 | $36,250 | $41,250 | $0 | $36,875 | $38,750 | $0 | $0 | $17,222 | $0 | $0 | $19,018 | $19,583 |
| Employed: | 23 | 43.40% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 30 | 56.60% |
| Total: | 53 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 7 | 30.43% |
| Service: | 1 | 4.35% |
| Sales and Office: | 1 | 4.35% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 12 | 52.17% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 2 | 8.70% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 23 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $95,000, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $16,100 (20.41%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $775 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $78,900 | $80,000 | $100,000 | $70,000 | $95,000 | $76,700 | $77,500 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $75,700 | $72,000 | $91,000 | $85,000 | $95,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 2 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 2 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $775 | $775 | $950 | $800 | $688 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 3 | 42.86% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 2 | 28.57% |
| Renter Occupied: | 2 | 28.57% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 7 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 7 | 22.58% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 24 | 77.42% |
| Total Housing Units: | 31 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 23 | 74.19% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 8 | 25.81% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 31 | 100% |
In 2024, 31.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 73.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 45.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 4.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 50.00%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 40.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 12.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 12.50 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (66.67%). College enrollment is 66.67%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 11 | 26.19% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 17 | 40.48% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1 | 2.38% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 13 | 30.95% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 42 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 31 | 73.81% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 13 | 30.95% |
| Private Insurance: | 3 | 4.29% |
| Public Insurance: | 35 | 50.00% |
| No Insurance: | 32 | 45.71% |
| Total: | 70 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 38 | 54.29% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 11.1% | 13.3% | 11.1% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.7% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 40.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4 | 33.33% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 8 | 66.67% |
| Total: | 12 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 4 | 33.33% |
ZIP Code 99591 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 20Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99591 is located in Aleutians West Borough, Alaska, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Alaska's 0th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 99591. It covers 34.781 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.279 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 34.781 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 3.279 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 00Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 571951.26 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 99591 is in the Pribilof School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 0 private school(s).
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.