| City: | Skagway, Alaska |
| Borough: | Skagway Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:24:51 AM |
| Population: | 1,240 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 59.5719, -135.3534 |
| Land Area: | 442.928 sq mi |
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Skagway sits at the northern end of Alaska's Inside Passage, where 1,240 year-round residents occupy a territory of 445 square miles. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across this mountainous landscape. The Skagway post office maintains 807 PO Boxes for 531 occupied homes, a 1.52 adoption rate that extends beyond the town itself to serve surrounding areas accessible only by the Klondike Highway and Dyea Road.
The street grid tells Skagway's story as a historic gold rush town turned cruise ship port. Broadway, the main thoroughfare with 36 delivery points, runs through downtown past Victorian-era buildings that once housed stampeders heading to the Yukon goldfields. State Street and Main Street form the commercial core, while numbered avenues (1st through 23rd) climb the hillside in a grid established in the 1890s. The Klondike Highway, with 21 delivery addresses, connects Skagway to Canada's Yukon Territory along the historic White Pass route.
This isn't primarily a year-round residential community. Of 760 total housing units, 136 are used seasonally, giving Skagway an 18% seasonal vacancy rate. The town's population swells dramatically during cruise season (May through September), when over a million visitors pass through this port of 1,240 permanent residents. That tourism economy shapes everything: 481 workers are employed in transportation (38% of the workforce), and per capita income reaches $53,798.
Rural carrier routes serve the scattered residences outside downtown. Two rural routes handle 294 ZIP+4 records across roads like Dyea Road (leading to a Klondike ghost town), Liarsville Road, and residential streets stretching along the Taiya Inlet. Multi-unit buildings with designations like UNIT and APT concentrate on Broadway, State Street, and the numbered avenues, housing both permanent residents and seasonal workers. The post office is located in downtown Skagway at the Post Office facility.
Demographics show a working-age population with median age 40.7 years. The community is 86% White (1,070 of 1,240 residents), with 108 Hispanic or Latino residents. Median household income of $78,594 is above the national average, though housing costs match: median home value is $430,000. Owner-occupied homes (297) slightly outnumber rentals (234). Educational attainment is moderate, with 28% holding bachelor's degrees or higher.
Street names mark Skagway's dual identity as a 1890s gold rush boomtown and modern cruise port, with Broadway and the Klondike Highway connecting historic districts to the Canadian border.
ZIP Code 99840 has 1,240 residents and 531 households (average 2.27 persons per household). The median age is 40.7 years, older than the state (35.6) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.4% male and 48.6% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (86.3%, much higher than the state average of 59.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,240Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,244Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $81,136Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 531Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $435,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.27Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.71Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,105 | 1,050 | 1,080 | 996 | 999 | 1,014 | 1,038 | 1,061 | 1,107 | 1,300 | 1,329 | 1,303 | 1,308 | 1,244 |
| Decennial Census | 968 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,240 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.7
Male Median Age: 41.3
Female Median Age: 40.1
| 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 | 39 | 35 | 37 | 21 | 10 | 33 | 60 | 63 | 70 | 57 | 38 | 48 | 46 | 36 | 26 | 10 | 6 | 2 |
| Female | 43 | 32 | 29 | 25 | 17 | 41 | 47 | 65 | 67 | 42 | 37 | 31 | 40 | 28 | 20 | 24 | 8 | 7 |
| Total | 82 | 67 | 66 | 46 | 27 | 74 | 107 | 128 | 137 | 99 | 75 | 79 | 86 | 64 | 46 | 34 | 14 | 9 |
| White: | 1,070 | 89.09% |
| Black: | 10 | 0.83% |
| Hispanic:* | 41 | 3.41% |
| Asian: | 39 | 3.25% |
| American Indian: | 32 | 2.66% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 9 | 0.75% |
| Total: | 1,201 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 637 | 51.37% | 41.3 years |
| Females: | 603 | 48.63% | 40.1 years |
| Total: | 1,240 | 100% | 40.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,008 | 81.03% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 38 | 3.05% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 168 | 13.50% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 30 | 15.92% |
| Total Population: | 1,244 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,046 | 84.08% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 198 | 15.92% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $81,136, which is about the same as the national median ($80,734), is up $8,136 (11.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,230. Family households earn a median of $134,583 versus $41,111 for nonfamily households (a difference of $93,472). By gender, male median income is $72,500 and female is $67,983, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $4,517 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 74.0%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.1%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (33.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $73,000 | $71,583 | $71,667 | $72,868 | $69,318 | $64,853 | $70,673 | $72,237 | $73,906 | $71,875 | $75,000 | $79,583 | $78,594 | $81,136 |
| Median Family Income | $88,125 | $89,219 | $77,500 | $84,375 | $80,694 | $81,250 | $78,750 | $84,688 | $83,214 | $87,500 | $93,750 | $110,833 | $126,458 | $134,583 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $46,172 | $43,864 | $50,000 | $51,094 | $53,077 | $52,750 | $54,327 | $52,292 | $55,313 | $48,583 | $48,500 | $42,045 | $41,375 | $41,111 |
| Median Male Income | $39,750 | $38,913 | $39,769 | $52,935 | $47,750 | $52,115 | $50,938 | $52,083 | $50,500 | $58,214 | $60,893 | $56,786 | $65,000 | $72,500 |
| Median Female Income | $44,792 | $48,125 | $45,500 | $41,563 | $42,188 | $43,125 | $45,000 | $49,000 | $44,375 | $51,891 | $54,700 | $62,552 | $65,705 | $67,983 |
| Employed: | 706 | 67.24% |
| Unemployed: | 71 | 6.76% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 273 | 26.00% |
| Total: | 1,050 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 234 | 33.14% |
| Service: | 133 | 18.84% |
| Sales and Office: | 168 | 23.80% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 61 | 8.64% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 110 | 15.58% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 706 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $435,400, which is markedly greater than the national median ($332,700), is up $125,100 (40.32%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $96,900. The median gross rent is $1,280, which is falls short of the national median ($1,413), is up $221 (20.87%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $276. Of occupied housing, owners make up 70.89% (44.20% with a mortgage, 55.80% free-and-clear) and renters 29.11% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 32.43%, which is much 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 | $310,300 | $306,200 | $305,600 | $323,100 | $324,600 | $305,700 | $293,800 | $314,500 | $338,500 | $397,200 | $406,500 | $434,300 | $430,000 | $435,400 |
| Less than $500: | 4 | 3.05% |
| $500 to $999: | 27 | 20.61% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 69 | 52.67% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 15 | 11.45% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 1 | 0.76% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 3 | 2.29% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 12 | 9.16% |
| Total: | 131 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,059 | $1,038 | $1,057 | $1,038 | $1,020 | $1,028 | $1,069 | $1,056 | $1,004 | $1,090 | $1,071 | $1,044 | $1,228 | $1,280 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 141 | 31.33% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 178 | 39.56% |
| Renter Occupied: | 131 | 29.11% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 450 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 450 | 67.57% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 216 | 32.43% |
| Total Housing Units: | 666 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 441 | 66.22% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 171 | 25.68% |
| Other Units: | 54 | 8.11% |
| Total Housing Units: | 666 | 100% |
In 2024, 28.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 93.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 1.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), up 4.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.10 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (48.45%). College enrollment is 21.13%, 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: | 41 | 4.24% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 22 | 2.27% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 335 | 34.61% |
| Some college, no degree: | 237 | 24.48% |
| Associate's degree: | 57 | 5.89% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 210 | 21.69% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 66 | 6.82% |
| Total: | 968 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 905 | 93.49% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 276 | 28.51% |
| Private Insurance: | 965 | 67.58% |
| Public Insurance: | 357 | 25.00% |
| No Insurance: | 106 | 7.42% |
| Total: | 1,428 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,322 | 92.58% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 2.4% | 3.0% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 3.5% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.9% |
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: | 12 | 6.19% |
| Kindergarten: | 10 | 5.15% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 94 | 48.45% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 37 | 19.07% |
| College or graduate school: | 41 | 21.13% |
| Total: | 194 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 22 | 11.34% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 141 | 72.68% |
ZIP Code 99840 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 112 business establishments, employing about 441 people with an annual payroll of $38,659,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 826Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 112Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $4,438,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $38,659,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 441Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99840 is located in Skagway 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 99840. It covers 442.928 sq mi of land and a water area of 10.726 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: | 442.928 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 10.726 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: | 0270760Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Skagway CDP; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99840 is in the Skagway 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 March 1, 2026.