| City: | Kake, Alaska |
| Borough: | Petersburg Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:24:47 AM |
| Population: | 545 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 56.9676, -133.9362 |
| Land Area: | 268.13 sq mi |
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Kake sits on the northwest coast of Kupreanof Island in Southeast Alaska's Inside Passage, accessible only by boat or floatplane. This Tlingit community of 545 residents spans 1,495 square miles of rugged coastal territory in Petersburg Census Area. It's a PO Box Only Zone. No alternative mail delivery exists across this vast island and marine territory.
Of the 545 residents, 76% are Alaska Native (416 people), making Kake one of Southeast Alaska's predominantly Tlingit communities. The median age is 35.5 years, with multi-generational households common. The population-to-household ratio of 2.9 indicates family structures typical of Alaska Native communities, with 188 occupied homes serving the local population.
The Kake post office maintains 50 PO Boxes, with an adoption rate of 26.6% relative to local households. Not everyone needs a box. Limited rural carrier delivery serves some residents on Keku Road, Totem Way, and Creek Street, but the vast majority of the service area has no street addressing infrastructure. For most residents, the post office is the only mail access point.
Public administration employs 121 workers, making it the dominant sector. This includes tribal government, federal agencies, and local administration. With only 20 business establishments and 79 total employees, government and subsistence activities form the economic foundation. Median household income of $50,833 aligns with rural Alaska communities.
The ZIP+4 records show only 3 streets across the entire 1,495 square miles: Keku Road (2 delivery points), Totem Way (1 point), and Creek Street (1 point). There are no secondary units, no apartment buildings, and minimal commercial development. Street names tell the story of Tlingit heritage and island geography. Most addresses in Kake use PO Boxes rather than physical street locations.
Kake has been served by this ZIP code since before tracking began in October 2004. With no city carrier delivery indicator and classification as a Post Office (facility code P), this is a true PO Box community where the post office serves as a vital connection point for receiving mail, packages, government documents, and supplies that arrive by air or sea.
Only 3 streets exist across the entire 1,495 square mile territory, with names honoring Tlingit heritage and natural features.
ZIP Code 99830 has 545 residents and 188 households (average 2.89 persons per household). The median age is 35.5 years, about the same as the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.8% male and 46.2% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (76.3%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (11.9%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5%, 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: | 545Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 629Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $52,159Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 188Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $124,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.89Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.16Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 470 | 413 | 487 | 592 | 628 | 644 | 635 | 595 | 585 | 509 | 447 | 473 | 598 | 629 |
| Decennial Census | 561 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 545 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 35.5
Male Median Age: 37.9
Female Median Age: 33.8
| 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 | 27 | 17 | 19 | 26 | 3 | 15 | 28 | 17 | 24 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 7 |
| Female | 30 | 24 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 19 | 26 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
| Total | 57 | 41 | 35 | 39 | 9 | 34 | 54 | 28 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 11 | 9 |
| White: | 65 | 13.03% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.40% |
| Hispanic:* | 8 | 1.60% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.60% |
| American Indian: | 416 | 83.37% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.40% |
| Other: | 3 | 0.60% |
| Total: | 499 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 293 | 53.76% | 37.9 years |
| Females: | 252 | 46.24% | 33.8 years |
| Total: | 545 | 100% | 35.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 619 | 98.41% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 7 | 1.11% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 3 | 1.59% |
| Total Population: | 629 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 619 | 98.41% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 10 | 1.59% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $52,159, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $11,390 (27.9%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $3,258. Family households earn a median of $56,058 versus $36,000 for nonfamily households (a difference of $20,058). By gender, male median income is $49,125 and female is $51,250, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $2,125 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 55.8%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 12.5%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (38.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $40,769 | $36,875 | $38,750 | $38,750 | $40,417 | $44,250 | $51,250 | $53,625 | $55,417 | $56,250 | $64,000 | $61,250 | $50,833 | $52,159 |
| Median Family Income | $40,192 | $40,568 | $42,188 | $45,625 | $47,917 | $46,250 | $51,429 | $44,688 | $51,250 | $58,333 | $70,139 | $69,375 | $63,750 | $56,058 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $46,250 | $24,688 | $23,250 | $22,500 | $21,563 | $33,125 | $47,917 | $59,167 | $59,500 | $34,688 | $0 | $22,750 | $22,857 | $36,000 |
| Median Male Income | $35,833 | $52,250 | $54,107 | $53,214 | $39,688 | $39,375 | $40,000 | $32,344 | $43,125 | $40,781 | $41,429 | $45,694 | $49,000 | $49,125 |
| Median Female Income | $34,583 | $39,167 | $39,688 | $38,000 | $31,250 | $32,500 | $37,188 | $35,417 | $37,031 | $41,563 | $40,000 | $46,250 | $53,750 | $51,250 |
| Employed: | 230 | 48.83% |
| Unemployed: | 33 | 7.01% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 208 | 44.16% |
| Total: | 471 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 88 | 38.26% |
| Service: | 28 | 12.17% |
| Sales and Office: | 67 | 29.13% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 28 | 12.17% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 19 | 8.26% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 230 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $124,600, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $46,200 (58.93%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,700. The median gross rent is $1,016, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $635 (166.67%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $91. Of occupied housing, owners make up 65.15% (21.02% with a mortgage, 78.98% free-and-clear) and renters 34.85% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 26.07%, 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 | $78,400 | $86,800 | $110,400 | $103,700 | $137,500 | $144,600 | $140,600 | $145,300 | $144,300 | $147,900 | $169,300 | $171,900 | $158,300 | $124,600 |
| Less than $500: | 5 | 5.95% |
| $500 to $999: | 23 | 27.38% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 23 | 27.38% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 4 | 4.76% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 3 | 3.57% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 26 | 30.95% |
| Total: | 84 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $381 | $398 | $413 | $431 | $869 | $850 | $938 | $930 | $925 | $833 | $817 | $925 | $958 | $1,016 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 33 | 13.69% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 124 | 51.45% |
| Renter Occupied: | 84 | 34.85% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 241 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 241 | 73.93% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 85 | 26.07% |
| Total Housing Units: | 326 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 253 | 77.61% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 27 | 8.28% |
| Other Units: | 46 | 14.11% |
| Total Housing Units: | 326 | 100% |
In 2024, 14.50% 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 94.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 22.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 32.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 55.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 15.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 3.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.60 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (46.31%). College enrollment is 12.08%, 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: | 1 | 0.25% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 20 | 4.93% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 196 | 48.28% |
| Some college, no degree: | 114 | 28.08% |
| Associate's degree: | 16 | 3.94% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 36 | 8.87% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 23 | 5.67% |
| Total: | 406 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 385 | 94.83% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 59 | 14.53% |
| Private Insurance: | 205 | 29.37% |
| Public Insurance: | 349 | 50.00% |
| No Insurance: | 144 | 20.63% |
| Total: | 698 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 554 | 79.37% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 13.7% | 21.8% | 23.1% | 15.7% | 14.3% | 11.8% | 10.0% | 7.8% | 10.9% | 11.7% | 13.6% | 8.9% | 10.3% | 15.4% |
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: | 8 | 5.37% |
| Kindergarten: | 10 | 6.71% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 69 | 46.31% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 44 | 29.53% |
| College or graduate school: | 18 | 12.08% |
| Total: | 149 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 18 | 12.08% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 123 | 82.55% |
ZIP Code 99830 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 21 business establishments, employing about 82 people with an annual payroll of $3,208,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 51Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 21Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $710,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,208,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 82Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99830 is located in Petersburg 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 99830. It covers 268.13 sq mi of land and a water area of 142.095 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: | 268.13 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 142.095 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: | 0236770Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Kake city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99830 is in the Kake 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.