| City: | Angoon, Alaska |
| Borough: | Hoonah Angoon Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:24:42 AM |
| Population: | 364 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 57.7126, -133.6697 |
| Land Area: | 873.257 sq mi |
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Angoon sits on the west coast of Admiralty Island in Southeast Alaska's Inside Passage. This Tlingit community of 364 residents occupies a vast 895 square mile territory accessible only by boat or floatplane. Of the population, 286 people (79%) are Alaska Native, making this one of Alaska's predominantly indigenous communities.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. No alternative mail delivery exists across the entire territory. The post office maintains just 9 PO Boxes for 136 households, an unusually low adoption rate of 0.066. This doesn't mean residents don't use the post office. Instead, the ZIP+4 data shows 2 rural carrier routes serving the community, with street names like Ravenbeaver Way, Aandeinatt Street, and Big Dog Salmon Way marking the limited road network.
The geographic isolation shapes everything. Angoon isn't connected to Alaska's highway system. Mail arrives by ferry or air. The 895 square mile territory includes Admiralty Island wilderness, home to one of the world's densest brown bear populations. The 202 housing units include 50 seasonal homes (25%), used by subsistence hunting and fishing families who move seasonally.
Work centers on public administration and transportation. Of the employed workforce, 70 people work in public administration (mostly tribal government and Alaska Native corporations) and 63 in transportation, warehousing, and utilities (ferry operations, floatplane service). Median household income is $45,938. Median home value is $191,700. Only 14% of adults hold bachelor's degrees, but this reflects the community's subsistence-based economy rather than educational opportunity.
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Street names like Ravenbeaver Way and Big Dog Salmon Way honor Tlingit culture and local wildlife across the minimal road network.
ZIP Code 99820 has 364 residents and 136 households (average 2.68 persons per household). The median age is 42.5 years, older than the state (35.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.5% male and 47.5% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (78.6%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (7.7%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1%, 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: | 364Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 480Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $45,288Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 136Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $183,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.68Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.51Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 427 | 427 | 457 | 425 | 408 | 459 | 540 | 527 | 510 | 500 | 504 | 419 | 467 | 480 |
| Decennial Census | 479 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 364 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.5
Male Median Age: 41.5
Female Median Age: 42.8
| 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 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 21 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 21 | 21 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Female | 15 | 13 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 24 | 25 | 33 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 31 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 33 | 35 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| White: | 28 | 7.98% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 26 | 7.41% |
| Asian: | 6 | 1.71% |
| American Indian: | 286 | 81.48% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.28% |
| Other: | 4 | 1.14% |
| Total: | 351 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 191 | 52.47% | 41.5 years |
| Females: | 173 | 47.53% | 42.8 years |
| Total: | 364 | 100% | 42.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 480 | 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: | 480 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 480 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $45,288, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $20,038 (79.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,038. Family households earn a median of $55,000 versus $27,656 for nonfamily households (a difference of $27,344). By gender, male median income is $36,875 and female is $41,250, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $4,375 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 60.2%, which is tends to be lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 30.1%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (32.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $25,250 | $33,594 | $32,857 | $31,667 | $35,000 | $30,556 | $36,000 | $44,375 | $36,250 | $42,250 | $45,625 | $42,857 | $45,938 | $45,288 |
| Median Family Income | $34,063 | $44,375 | $46,042 | $38,750 | $44,792 | $32,083 | $38,750 | $51,250 | $43,750 | $46,042 | $47,875 | $47,917 | $55,714 | $55,000 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $19,063 | $22,692 | $21,250 | $20,000 | $16,875 | $18,750 | $21,250 | $22,188 | $0 | $22,813 | $0 | $26,875 | $25,250 | $27,656 |
| Median Male Income | $47,500 | $95,179 | $68,750 | $68,750 | $0 | $0 | $63,750 | $78,125 | $80,294 | $80,708 | $80,000 | $33,594 | $35,357 | $36,875 |
| Median Female Income | $37,000 | $36,389 | $45,313 | $43,750 | $0 | $0 | $30,417 | $30,417 | $30,294 | $31,333 | $33,780 | $36,250 | $39,375 | $41,250 |
| Employed: | 153 | 42.03% |
| Unemployed: | 66 | 18.13% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 145 | 39.84% |
| Total: | 364 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 49 | 32.03% |
| Service: | 20 | 13.07% |
| Sales and Office: | 35 | 22.88% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 26 | 16.99% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 23 | 15.03% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 153 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $183,900, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $20,300 (9.94%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $39,300. The median gross rent is $722, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $62 (9.39%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $214. Of occupied housing, owners make up 60.66% (10.81% with a mortgage, 89.19% free-and-clear) and renters 39.34% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 33.70%, which is far 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 | $204,200 | $150,000 | $140,200 | $167,000 | $205,600 | $157,500 | $125,000 | $150,000 | $144,600 | $150,000 | $144,600 | $175,900 | $191,700 | $183,900 |
| Less than $500: | 13 | 18.06% |
| $500 to $999: | 19 | 26.39% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3 | 4.17% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 10 | 13.89% |
| $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: | 27 | 37.50% |
| Total: | 72 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $660 | $688 | $683 | $707 | $692 | $713 | $733 | $575 | $508 | $525 | $0 | $525 | $581 | $722 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 12 | 6.56% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 99 | 54.10% |
| Renter Occupied: | 72 | 39.34% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 183 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 183 | 66.30% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 93 | 33.70% |
| Total Housing Units: | 276 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 225 | 81.52% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 49 | 17.75% |
| Other Units: | 2 | 0.72% |
| Total Housing Units: | 276 | 100% |
In 2024, 12.90% 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 87.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 26.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 21.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 56.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 13.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 23.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 11.20 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (57.83%). College enrollment is 8.43%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 2 | 0.64% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 37 | 11.90% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 129 | 41.48% |
| Some college, no degree: | 82 | 26.37% |
| Associate's degree: | 21 | 6.75% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 27 | 8.68% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 13 | 4.18% |
| Total: | 311 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 272 | 87.46% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 40 | 12.86% |
| Private Insurance: | 101 | 20.28% |
| Public Insurance: | 272 | 54.62% |
| No Insurance: | 125 | 25.10% |
| Total: | 498 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 373 | 74.90% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 36.5% | 23.1% | 25.7% | 28.9% | 18.2% | 31.8% | 31.3% | 20.2% | 24.1% | 20.4% | 16.7% | 15.6% | 12.9% | 13.9% |
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: | 13 | 15.66% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 48 | 57.83% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 15 | 18.07% |
| College or graduate school: | 7 | 8.43% |
| Total: | 83 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 13 | 15.66% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 63 | 75.90% |
ZIP Code 99820 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 49 people with an annual payroll of $3,123,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 6Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 13Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $478,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,123,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 49Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99820 is located in Hoonah Angoon 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 99820. It covers 873.257 sq mi of land and a water area of 59.303 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: | 873.257 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 59.303 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: | 0203440Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Angoon city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99820 is in the Chatham School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 1 private school(s). It also has 1 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 March 1, 2026.