| City: | Hoonah, Alaska |
| Borough: | Hoonah Angoon Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:24:47 AM |
| Population: | 956 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 58.0312, -135.7407 |
| Land Area: | 95.148 sq mi |
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Of the 356 occupied households here, 398 PO Boxes serve the population. That adoption rate of 1.12 means the post office reaches beyond Hoonah itself, providing mail service to outlying areas where no alternative exists. It's the only delivery option across this stretch of Alaska's Inside Passage.
The population is 48% Native American, primarily Huna Tlingit. Extended families are common—the average household has 2.7 people, higher than the typical American ratio. Median household income sits at $81,406, supported by fishing, tourism, and tribal enterprises. Only four named streets appear in the postal database: Airport Drive, Gartina Highway, Hill Street, and Cedar Drive. That's all the addressing the community needs.
The post office operates two rural carrier routes alongside the PO Box section, serving scattered residences along those handful of roads. But street delivery isn't an option. In island Alaska, post offices function differently than they do in the Lower 48. When water separates you from the mainland postal network, the PO Box system becomes essential infrastructure, not a convenience choice.
With only four streets in the postal database, Hoonah's addressing reflects its compact island footprint. Airport Drive connects to the seaplane base, while Gartina Highway serves as the main thoroughfare. The minimal street count isn't a sign of underdevelopment—it simply shows that a small, geographically isolated community doesn't need elaborate addressing when everyone knows where everyone lives.
ZIP Code 99829 has 956 residents and 356 households (average 2.65 persons per household). The median age is 42.0 years, older than the state (35.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.1% male and 44.9% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (47.6%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (34.3%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9%, 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%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 956Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 862Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 10.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $80,500Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 356Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $329,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.65Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.46Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 774 | 760 | 775 | 818 | 821 | 774 | 828 | 800 | 808 | 850 | 913 | 896 | 894 | 862 |
| Decennial Census | 777 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 956 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42
Male Median Age: 41.1
Female Median Age: 44.1
| 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 | 34 | 42 | 44 | 22 | 25 | 35 | 21 | 30 | 24 | 26 | 38 | 26 | 52 | 46 | 25 | 14 | 17 | 6 |
| Female | 32 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 24 | 32 | 40 | 34 | 41 | 17 | 15 | 4 | 3 |
| Total | 66 | 73 | 75 | 50 | 43 | 56 | 45 | 49 | 39 | 50 | 70 | 66 | 86 | 87 | 42 | 29 | 21 | 9 |
| White: | 328 | 37.61% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.11% |
| Hispanic:* | 66 | 7.57% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.34% |
| American Indian: | 455 | 52.18% |
| Hawaiian: | 3 | 0.34% |
| Other: | 16 | 1.83% |
| Total: | 872 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 527 | 55.13% | 41.1 years |
| Females: | 429 | 44.87% | 44.1 years |
| Total: | 956 | 100% | 42.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 713 | 82.71% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 16 | 1.86% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 69 | 8.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 64 | 15.43% |
| Total Population: | 862 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 729 | 84.57% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 133 | 15.43% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $80,500, which is closely matches the national median ($80,734), is up $24,562 (43.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,125. Family households earn a median of $105,625 versus $52,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $52,875). By gender, male median income is $66,750 and female is $72,500, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $5,750 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 67.1%, which is notably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 15.5%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (30.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,938 | $48,625 | $48,750 | $51,328 | $57,708 | $59,167 | $60,625 | $63,750 | $59,375 | $63,250 | $64,432 | $72,969 | $81,406 | $80,500 |
| Median Family Income | $71,875 | $57,917 | $59,821 | $59,844 | $61,458 | $65,000 | $68,750 | $67,708 | $64,750 | $70,781 | $72,969 | $86,389 | $99,167 | $105,625 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $23,750 | $22,188 | $27,292 | $32,500 | $33,500 | $33,571 | $40,625 | $41,250 | $40,833 | $42,813 | $45,000 | $39,464 | $49,167 | $52,750 |
| Median Male Income | $71,172 | $73,750 | $66,250 | $61,750 | $65,625 | $47,500 | $50,250 | $50,208 | $50,179 | $46,094 | $47,500 | $47,813 | $51,250 | $66,750 |
| Median Female Income | $32,955 | $32,375 | $33,750 | $34,559 | $37,083 | $38,125 | $39,375 | $46,875 | $48,500 | $42,500 | $41,250 | $59,583 | $62,917 | $72,500 |
| Employed: | 432 | 56.69% |
| Unemployed: | 79 | 10.37% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 251 | 32.94% |
| Total: | 762 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 127 | 29.40% |
| Service: | 32 | 7.41% |
| Sales and Office: | 69 | 15.97% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 72 | 16.67% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 132 | 30.56% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 432 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $329,400, which is closely matches the national median ($332,700), is up $160,200 (94.68%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $124,000. The median gross rent is $1,316, which is lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $272 (26.05%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $278. Of occupied housing, owners make up 64.38% (25.53% with a mortgage, 74.47% free-and-clear) and renters 35.62% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 27.36%, 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 | $169,200 | $157,800 | $164,000 | $167,900 | $162,200 | $167,900 | $172,300 | $178,600 | $205,400 | $235,800 | $220,500 | $246,500 | $340,800 | $329,400 |
| Less than $500: | 20 | 19.23% |
| $500 to $999: | 3 | 2.88% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 32 | 30.77% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 18 | 17.31% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 6 | 5.77% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 3 | 2.88% |
| $3,000 or more: | 3 | 2.88% |
| No Rent: | 19 | 18.27% |
| Total: | 104 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,044 | $788 | $775 | $914 | $935 | $940 | $1,005 | $1,096 | $1,038 | $1,097 | $1,137 | $1,153 | $1,078 | $1,316 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 48 | 16.44% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 140 | 47.95% |
| Renter Occupied: | 104 | 35.62% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 292 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 292 | 72.64% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 110 | 27.36% |
| Total Housing Units: | 402 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 312 | 77.61% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 45 | 11.19% |
| Other Units: | 45 | 11.19% |
| Total Housing Units: | 402 | 100% |
In 2024, 20.00% 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 96.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 26.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 7.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 2.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.60 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 (39.34%). College enrollment is 27.87%, 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: | 7 | 0.98% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 16 | 2.25% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 266 | 37.41% |
| Some college, no degree: | 206 | 28.97% |
| Associate's degree: | 74 | 10.41% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 111 | 15.61% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 31 | 4.36% |
| Total: | 711 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 688 | 96.77% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 142 | 19.97% |
| Private Insurance: | 436 | 44.67% |
| Public Insurance: | 310 | 31.76% |
| No Insurance: | 230 | 23.57% |
| Total: | 976 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 746 | 76.43% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 6.0% | 6.6% | 10.2% | 10.6% | 11.8% | 10.3% | 10.0% | 9.4% | 10.1% | 8.0% | 7.8% | 6.0% | 8.5% | 7.7% |
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: | 7 | 5.74% |
| Kindergarten: | 17 | 13.93% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 48 | 39.34% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 16 | 13.11% |
| College or graduate school: | 34 | 27.87% |
| Total: | 122 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 24 | 19.67% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 81 | 66.39% |
ZIP Code 99829 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 31 business establishments, employing about 141 people with an annual payroll of $14,806,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 484Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 31Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,504,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $14,806,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 141Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99829 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 99829. It covers 95.148 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.606 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: | 95.148 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 1.606 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: | 0233360Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Hoonah city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99829 is in the Hoonah City School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 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 February 1, 2026.