ZIP Code 99929 in Wrangell, AK

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Wrangell, Alaska
Borough:Wrangell Borough
Timezone:Alaska (GMT -09:00)
Local Time:9:17:21 PM
Population:2,079 [See All]
Area Code:907
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:56.1800, -132.0304
Land Area:2413.655 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 99929 has 2,079 residents and 925 households (average 2.22 persons per household). The median age is 48.3 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.2% male and 48.8% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (64.1%, higher than the state average of 59.4%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (17.9%, much higher than the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6%, 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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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:2,079Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:2,105Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:0.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$64,659Source: Census ACS
Households:925Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$290,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.22Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.05Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--2,3212,3612,3412,3542,3652,3852,4552,4842,5022,5092,1612,1332,105
Decennial Census2,338------------------2,079------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 48.3

Male Median Age: 49.6

Female Median Age: 46.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male4964595848356375444373851258878351923
Female5968534537726551454664861068451351929
Total108132112103851071281268989137171231172129703852
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,33272.51%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*754.08%
Asian:251.36%
American Indian:37320.30%
Hawaiian:20.11%
Other:301.63%
Total:1,837100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:1,06451.18%49.6 years
Females:1,01548.82%46.3 years
Total:2,079100%48.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,96993.54%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:261.24%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:391.85%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:715.23%
Total Population:2,105100%
Total Native Population:1,99594.77%
Total Foreign-born Population:1105.23%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $64,659, which is considerably lower than the state median ($89,336), is up $14,373 (28.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,765. Family households earn a median of $73,800 versus $48,125 for nonfamily households (a difference of $25,675). By gender, male median income is $61,875 and female is $58,676, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $3,199 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 51.5%, which is much lower than the state rate (66.4%). The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is much lower than the state rate (5.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (38.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$50,286$47,386$45,649$48,153$47,941$52,452$55,742$57,583$53,894$58,542$54,946$61,125$64,659
Median Family Income$58,750$57,222$55,393$66,429$67,054$62,188$67,202$71,923$69,600$67,976$70,682$77,500$73,800
Median NonFamily Income$28,438$23,796$25,357$28,542$32,411$38,438$36,111$30,595$28,918$36,250$33,125$40,625$48,125
Median Male Income$47,250$45,750$46,364$44,583$49,464$42,813$43,333$52,845$54,663$55,179$58,696$63,029$61,875
Median Female Income$31,484$34,722$31,413$38,869$38,077$40,096$43,438$44,757$48,125$49,167$50,000$53,917$58,676
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:85049.62%
Unemployed:311.81%
Not In Labor Force:83248.57%
Total:1,713100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:32638.35%
Service:16118.94%
Sales and Office:11213.18%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:10011.76%
Production, transportation, and material moving:15117.76%
Total Civilian Employed Population:850100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $290,100, which is considerably lower than the state median ($333,300), is up $120,500 (71.05%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $73,900. The median gross rent is $1,047, which is well under the state median ($1,388), is up $258 (32.70%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $203. Of occupied housing, owners make up 56.53% (40.97% with a mortgage, 59.03% free-and-clear) and renters 43.47% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 28.04%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$169,600$163,400$157,300$168,100$172,600$185,300$195,900$212,600$216,200$221,800$231,100$274,200$290,100
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:235.81%
$500 to $999:12030.30%
$1,000 to $1,499:15739.65%
$1,500 to $1,999:297.32%
$2,000 to $2,499:82.02%
$2,500 to $2,999:10.25%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:5814.65%
Total:396100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$789$759$772$692$732$759$793$809$844$868$938$966$1,047
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):21123.16%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):30433.37%
Renter Occupied:39643.47%
Total Occupied Housing Units:911100%

Occupied Housing Units:91171.96%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):35528.04%
Total Housing Units:1,266100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:86268.09%
Multi-Family Units:28122.20%
Other Units:1239.72%
Total Housing Units:1,266100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 18.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 90.20%, which is on par with the state rate (93.50%). The uninsured rate is 17.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 50.40%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 45.40%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 8.40%, which is on par with the state rate (6.80%), up 1.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.00 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 (52.89%). College enrollment is 13.95%, 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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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:291.92%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1197.86%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):48131.77%
Some college, no degree:43428.67%
Associate's degree:16510.90%
Bachelor's degree:21814.40%
Graduate or professional degree:684.49%
Total:1,514100%
High school or higher:1,36690.22%
Bachelor's degree or higher:28618.89%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:1,05144.61%
Public Insurance:94740.20%
No Insurance:35815.20%
Total:2,356100%
Has Health Insurance:1,99884.80%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty6.6%4.1%6.7%7.3%9.1%8.3%8.4%4.0%3.4%3.6%5.9%5.4%8.4%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:338.68%
Kindergarten:71.84%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):20152.89%
High school (grades 9-12):8622.63%
College or graduate school:5313.95%
Total:380100%
Early Childhood:4010.53%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):29477.37%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 99929 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 98 business establishments, employing about 437 people with an annual payroll of $27,047,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,208Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:98Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$5,789,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$27,047,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:437Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 99929 is located in Wrangell 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 99929. It covers 2413.655 sq mi of land and a water area of 331.228 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:2413.655 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:331.228 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:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


99950 | | 99928

Schools in ZIP Code 99929


ZIP Code 99929 is in the Wrangell School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Evergreen Elementary 350 Bennett St
Wrangell, AK 99929
District: Wrangell School District
Wrangell High School 310 Reid St
Wrangell, AK 99929
District: Wrangell School District
Stikine Middle School 312 Church St
Wrangell, AK 99929
District: Wrangell School District
The Seer School 303 Kimsham St
Sitka, AK 99835
District: Private SchoolNearby
Juneau Montessori School 750 Saint Anns Ave
Douglas, AK 99824
District: Private SchoolNearby
Juneau Sda Christian School 4890 Glacier Hwy
Juneau, AK 99801
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 99929


University Of Alaska Southeast 11066 Auke Lake Way
Juneau, AK 99801-8697
Type: Post Secondary
Northwest Indian College 2522 Kwina Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226-9217
Type: Post Secondary
Whatcom Community College 237 W Kellogg Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
Type: Post Secondary
Zorganics Institute Beauty And Wellness 410 West Bakerview Road Suite 112
Bellingham, WA 98226
Type: Post Secondary
Bellingham Technical College 3028 Lindbergh Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225-1599
Type: Post Secondary
Western Washington University 516 High Street
Bellingham, WA 98225-9008
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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