| City: | Sand Point, Alaska |
| Borough: | Aleutians East Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:23:16 AM |
| Population: | 579 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 55.2642, -160.5855 |
| Land Area: | 178.467 sq mi |
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Sand Point sits on the northwest coast of Popof Island in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska, 570 miles southwest of Anchorage. This remote fishing community of 579 people is home to the Qagan Tayagungin Tribe of Sand Point Village. Of the community's 579 residents, 342 are Alaska Native or American Indian (59%), making Sand Point one of Alaska's predominantly Native communities with PO Box-classified mail service.
This is a PO Box Only Zone across 206 square miles. No alternative mail delivery exists for this remote island community. The Sand Point post office maintains 193 PO Boxes for 215 households, giving it a 90% adoption rate. Most residents use PO Boxes because limited rural delivery doesn't reach all homes on this rugged coastal terrain. Street names honor Aleutian heritage and geography: Sanak Avenue (9 delivery points), Pavlof Road, Simeonof Road, and Andronica Drive reference nearby islands and volcanoes in the Aleutian Chain.
Sand Point's economy depends on commercial fishing and seafood processing. With 393 jobs at 23 local businesses in a community of 579 people, the employment concentration exceeds the resident population. Many workers come seasonally during fishing season. The median household income of $66,667 is above Alaska's rural average, driven by lucrative commercial fishing. Public administration employs many residents (187 workers), including tribal government and local services.
The community is young for rural Alaska, with a median age of 37.4 years. Just 14% of residents are under 18, and only 25% are over 65. About 47 people live in group quarters (likely worker housing during fishing season). Owner-occupied homes outnumber rentals 142 to 73, showing stability despite the remote location. Home values average $196,400, and monthly rents average $1,149.
All mail to Sand Point, AK 99661 should include a PO Box number when possible. Limited rural delivery exists for some street addresses, but PO Boxes remain the primary and most reliable mail option for this remote Aleutian community.
Street names honor Aleutian geography with references to nearby islands (Sanak, Andronica, Chicagof) and volcanoes (Pavlof, Simeonof) in the island chain.
ZIP Code 99661 has 579 residents and 215 households (average 2.47 persons per household). The median age is 37.4 years, slightly older than the state (35.6) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 56.6% male and 43.4% 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 (59.1%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (19.2%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9%, 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%).
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| 2020 Population: | 579Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,071Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $80,469Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 215Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $189,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.47Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.21Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,224 | 1,190 | 1,243 | 1,386 | 1,206 | 1,267 | 1,356 | 1,389 | 1,309 | 1,186 | 1,164 | 1,048 | 1,151 | 1,071 |
| Decennial Census | 978 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 579 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.4
Male Median Age: 38.8
Female Median Age: 36.4
| 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 | 14 | 16 | 25 | 26 | 17 | 18 | 24 | 36 | 14 | 24 | 23 | 34 | 22 | 16 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Female | 9 | 24 | 25 | 11 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 31 | 12 | 9 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 23 | 40 | 50 | 37 | 35 | 31 | 41 | 67 | 26 | 33 | 43 | 54 | 34 | 25 | 25 | 11 | 2 | 2 |
| White: | 111 | 20.44% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 17 | 3.13% |
| Asian: | 53 | 9.76% |
| American Indian: | 342 | 62.98% |
| Hawaiian: | 10 | 1.84% |
| Other: | 10 | 1.84% |
| Total: | 543 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 328 | 56.65% | 38.8 years |
| Females: | 251 | 43.35% | 36.4 years |
| Total: | 579 | 100% | 37.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 946 | 88.33% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 23 | 2.15% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 58 | 5.42% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 44 | 9.52% |
| Total Population: | 1,071 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 969 | 90.48% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 102 | 9.52% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $80,469, which is closely matches the national median ($80,734), is up $13,469 (20.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,969. Family households earn a median of $84,009 versus $42,292 for nonfamily households (a difference of $41,717). By gender, male median income is $72,990 and female is $74,083, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $1,093 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 67.6%, which is above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 13.4%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (41.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $67,000 | $64,318 | $71,250 | $59,375 | $60,227 | $66,458 | $68,750 | $69,688 | $67,500 | $85,833 | $75,625 | $79,922 | $66,667 | $80,469 |
| Median Family Income | $65,625 | $62,679 | $68,750 | $54,531 | $58,125 | $67,422 | $74,375 | $77,778 | $82,292 | $111,250 | $107,917 | $91,250 | $104,063 | $84,009 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $59,375 | $58,438 | $54,583 | $50,000 | $51,696 | $50,833 | $54,583 | $53,417 | $39,750 | $42,917 | $33,125 | $27,955 | $37,083 | $42,292 |
| Median Male Income | $31,435 | $30,951 | $29,063 | $30,769 | $34,076 | $35,078 | $36,429 | $47,500 | $45,833 | $48,906 | $48,583 | $57,961 | $60,643 | $72,990 |
| Median Female Income | $31,750 | $23,000 | $23,977 | $28,438 | $27,500 | $35,114 | $40,238 | $41,544 | $40,938 | $48,750 | $62,500 | $68,036 | $72,109 | $74,083 |
| Employed: | 544 | 58.56% |
| Unemployed: | 84 | 9.04% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 301 | 32.40% |
| Total: | 929 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 227 | 41.73% |
| Service: | 47 | 8.64% |
| Sales and Office: | 89 | 16.36% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 63 | 11.58% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 118 | 21.69% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 544 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $189,100, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $60,300 (46.82%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $61,900. The median gross rent is $1,130, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $173 (18.08%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $142. Of occupied housing, owners make up 76.61% (43.60% with a mortgage, 56.40% free-and-clear) and renters 23.39% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.96%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $128,800 | $123,700 | $122,800 | $122,500 | $130,000 | $136,700 | $138,800 | $142,200 | $127,200 | $181,900 | $180,900 | $213,700 | $196,400 | $189,100 |
| Less than $500: | 3 | 2.86% |
| $500 to $999: | 20 | 19.05% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 44 | 41.90% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 5 | 4.76% |
| $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: | 33 | 31.43% |
| Total: | 105 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $957 | $950 | $940 | $977 | $962 | $976 | $1,049 | $1,051 | $988 | $1,153 | $1,240 | $1,250 | $1,149 | $1,130 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 150 | 33.41% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 194 | 43.21% |
| Renter Occupied: | 105 | 23.39% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 449 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 449 | 88.04% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 61 | 11.96% |
| Total Housing Units: | 510 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 404 | 79.22% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 90 | 17.65% |
| Other Units: | 16 | 3.14% |
| Total Housing Units: | 510 | 100% |
In 2024, 18.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 90.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 25.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 47.20%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 11.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 2.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.20 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.15%). College enrollment is 34.98%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 21 | 2.61% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 59 | 7.34% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 279 | 34.70% |
| Some college, no degree: | 188 | 23.38% |
| Associate's degree: | 110 | 13.68% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 69 | 8.58% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 78 | 9.70% |
| Total: | 804 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 724 | 90.05% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 147 | 18.28% |
| Private Insurance: | 505 | 41.29% |
| Public Insurance: | 443 | 36.22% |
| No Insurance: | 275 | 22.49% |
| Total: | 1,223 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 948 | 77.51% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 8.9% | 6.2% | 10.2% | 11.6% | 13.6% | 11.4% | 14.0% | 12.5% | 10.6% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 6.0% | 11.8% | 11.0% |
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: | 11 | 4.93% |
| Kindergarten: | 3 | 1.35% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 94 | 42.15% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 37 | 16.59% |
| College or graduate school: | 78 | 34.98% |
| Total: | 223 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 14 | 6.28% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 134 | 60.09% |
ZIP Code 99661 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 21 business establishments, employing about 374 people with an annual payroll of $19,691,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 237Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 21Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $4,975,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $19,691,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 374Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99661 is located in Aleutians East 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 99661. It covers 178.467 sq mi of land and a water area of 46.459 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: | 178.467 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 46.459 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: | 0267020Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Sand Point city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99661 is in the Aleutians East Borough 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.