| City: | Elfin Cove, Alaska |
| Borough: | Hoonah Angoon Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 11:24:34 PM |
| Population: | 24 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 58.1256, -135.9631 |
| Land Area: | 168.353 sq mi |
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Elfin Cove sits on the northwest shore of Chichagof Island in Southeast Alaska's Inside Passage, accessible only by boat or seaplane. This remote fishing village covers 458 square miles of coastal territory in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, but only 24 people call it home year-round. With 60 total housing units and just 16 occupied, 73% of homes sit vacant except during summer months (44 units for seasonal use).
The Elfin Cove post office maintains 26 PO Boxes for 16 households, a 1.6x adoption rate that serves both permanent residents and seasonal visitors who return each summer. There's limited rural route delivery to Main Street and Glacier View Drive, but most mail goes to boxes. This isn't a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery exists but boxes remain the practical choice for a community where many homes are unoccupied most of the year.
The year-round population skews heavily toward retirement age. Median age is 61 years. Four residents are 65 or older. There are no children or young adults under 27 in the Census count. Of the 13 workers counted, all work in either agriculture, forestry, fishing, or federal government positions. With 6 business establishments employing 14 people, commercial fishing and tourism support the local economy.
All housing predates 1939, giving Elfin Cove the character of a historic Alaska fishing village. The community is 96% white (23 of 24 residents). Everyone has a bachelor's degree or higher, and all were born in the United States. These demographics paint a picture of educated retirees and professionals who chose this isolated location for its natural beauty and fishing access.
Only two streets have mail delivery in this boat-access-only village: Main Street and the aptly named Glacier View Drive.
ZIP Code 99825 has 24 residents and 16 households (average 1.50 persons per household). The median age is 61.0 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 58.3% male and 41.7% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.8%, much higher than the state average of 59.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.0%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 24Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 13Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 1Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 16Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.50Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.67Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 64 | 67 | 91 | 109 | 100 | 70 | 89 | 63 | 67 | 29 | 19 | 16 | 13 |
| Decennial Census | 120 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 24 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 61
Male Median Age: 61
Female Median Age: 64
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 23 | 100.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 23 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 14 | 58.33% | 61.0 years |
| Females: | 10 | 41.67% | 64.0 years |
| Total: | 24 | 100% | 61.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 13 | 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: | 13 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 13 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($89,336), is down $31,250 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $64,125. 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 $0, which is well under the state female median ($60,325), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 100.0%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is far lower than the state rate (5.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (100.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $31,250 | $50,500 | $34,167 | $34,250 | $52,250 | $85,750 | $88,500 | $66,250 | $64,125 | $0 | $194,063 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $48,438 | $72,750 | $50,208 | $34,000 | $50,750 | $0 | $0 | $65,750 | $64,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $101,250 | $103,750 | $105,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $24,750 | $30,417 | $30,750 | $27,500 | $65,208 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 13 | 100.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 13 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 13 | 100.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 13 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($333,300), is down $708,300 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $308,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,388), is down $658 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $708,300 | $625,000 | $583,300 | $461,500 | $433,300 | $391,700 | $325,000 | $325,000 | $308,300 | $325,000 | $337,500 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $658 | $714 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 7 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 7 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 7 | 12.96% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 47 | 87.04% |
| Total Housing Units: | 54 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 54 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 54 | 100% |
In 2023, 100.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (31.20%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (11.20%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 13 | 100.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 13 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 13 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 13 | 100.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 13 | 50.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 13 | 50.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 26 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 26 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 99825 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 4 people with an annual payroll of $1,236,000. USPS data shows 1 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 229Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 1Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $5,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,236,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 4Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99825 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 99825. It covers 168.353 sq mi of land and a water area of 35.725 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: | 168.353 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 35.725 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: | 0222140Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Elfin Cove CDP; AlaskaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 99825 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 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 January 1, 2026.