| City: | Pelican, Alaska |
| Borough: | Hoonah Angoon Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:24:48 AM |
| Population: | 108 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 57.9578, -136.1146 |
| Land Area: | 113.079 sq mi |
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The post office maintains 66 PO Boxes for a year-round population of just 108 people. That's a PO Box adoption rate of 1.22, meaning boxes serve not only residents but also seasonal property owners and businesses that need year-round mailing addresses. With median home values at $166,100 and a median household income of $58,958, this isn't an exclusive resort enclave. It's a working community where commercial fishing employs many of the 36 residents in the labor force.
The ZIP contains just one named street—A Salmon Way—plus a single named building delivery point for the Postmaster. Street delivery doesn't exist here. Mail arrives via rural carrier route R001, and the handful of year-round residents retrieve everything from their boxes. The post office becomes a daily gathering spot, especially during summer months when seasonal residents return and the population swells.
With just one named street in postal records—A Salmon Way—Pelican's mail system reflects its island geography. The name honors the commercial fishing industry that sustains the community year-round, while the sparse street infrastructure shows this is a place where boats matter more than roads.
ZIP Code 99832 has 108 residents and 54 households (average 1.78 persons per household). The median age is 48.5 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.9% male and 49.1% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (62.0%, slightly higher than the state average of 59.4%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (18.5%, much higher than the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than the national average (1.1%).
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| 2020 Population: | 108Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 102Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $64,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 54Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $214,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.78Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.73Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 113 | 110 | 64 | 62 | 87 | 96 | 94 | 124 | 91 | 81 | 61 | 85 | 68 | 102 |
| Decennial Census | 104 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 108 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 48.5
Male Median Age: 54.3
Female Median Age: 40.8
| 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 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Female | 0 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 1 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| White: | 67 | 67.68% |
| Black: | 2 | 2.02% |
| Hispanic:* | 4 | 4.04% |
| Asian: | 3 | 3.03% |
| American Indian: | 20 | 20.20% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 1.01% |
| Other: | 2 | 2.02% |
| Total: | 99 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 55 | 50.93% | 54.3 years |
| Females: | 53 | 49.07% | 40.8 years |
| Total: | 108 | 100% | 48.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 102 | 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: | 102 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 102 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $64,750, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $20,583 (46.6%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,250. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $109,167 and female is $34,167, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $75,000 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 64.6%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (35.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $44,167 | $40,682 | $73,750 | $85,500 | $67,083 | $54,500 | $67,917 | $93,125 | $72,000 | $100,250 | $112,679 | $113,393 | $58,958 | $64,750 |
| Median Family Income | $67,500 | $41,786 | $94,688 | $93,500 | $86,563 | $69,583 | $69,792 | $72,000 | $71,750 | $108,571 | $114,464 | $124,107 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $35,000 | $30,000 | $30,313 | $24,375 | $23,250 | $24,500 | $0 | $98,500 | $97,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $43,625 | $31,818 | $31,667 | $34,000 | $0 | $32,375 | $36,250 | $40,313 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $109,167 |
| Median Female Income | $27,344 | $37,813 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $35,500 | $35,938 | $37,083 | $31,667 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $34,167 |
| Employed: | 53 | 64.63% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 29 | 35.37% |
| Total: | 82 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 4 | 7.55% |
| Service: | 10 | 18.87% |
| Sales and Office: | 13 | 24.53% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 19 | 35.85% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 7 | 13.21% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 53 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $214,600, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is down $30,400 (12.41%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $214,600. The median gross rent is $950, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is down $100 (9.52%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $950. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. The vacancy rate is 71.72%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $245,000 | $254,500 | $225,000 | $241,700 | $252,100 | $174,000 | $174,000 | $187,500 | $0 | $121,900 | $119,200 | $121,500 | $166,100 | $214,600 |
| Less than $500: | 2 | 33.33% |
| $500 to $999: | 2 | 33.33% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2 | 33.33% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 6 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,050 | $880 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $870 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $950 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 6 | 14.63% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 29 | 70.73% |
| Renter Occupied: | 6 | 14.63% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 41 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 41 | 28.28% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 104 | 71.72% |
| Total Housing Units: | 145 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 131 | 90.34% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 14 | 9.66% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 145 | 100% |
In 2024, 25.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 94.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 26.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (86.96%). College enrollment is 0.00%, 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: | 4 | 5.41% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 27 | 36.49% |
| Some college, no degree: | 14 | 18.92% |
| Associate's degree: | 10 | 13.51% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 11 | 14.86% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8 | 10.81% |
| Total: | 74 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 70 | 94.59% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 19 | 25.68% |
| Private Insurance: | 63 | 50.81% |
| Public Insurance: | 34 | 27.42% |
| No Insurance: | 27 | 21.77% |
| Total: | 124 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 97 | 78.23% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % 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% | 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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 20 | 86.96% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3 | 13.04% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 23 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 23 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 99832 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 23 people with an annual payroll of $2,370,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 82Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $180,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,370,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 23Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99832 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 99832. It covers 113.079 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.066 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: | 113.079 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.066 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: | 0259650Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Pelican city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99832 is in the Pelican City School District, which serves grades 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.