| City: | Wrangell, Alaska |
| Borough: | Wrangell Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:25:01 AM |
| 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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Wrangell sits on an island in Southeast Alaska, accessible only by ferry or air. The town covers 594 square miles of territory on Wrangell Island, bounded by the Inside Passage to the west and the Stikine River delta to the east. With 2,079 residents and 925 occupied homes, this is one of Alaska's smaller island communities.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. No carrier delivery exists across the 594 square miles of island territory. The Wrangell post office maintains 1,083 PO Boxes for 925 households, a 117% adoption rate that includes seasonal residents and surrounding areas. Limited rural routes serve 7 delivery points on streets like Zimovia Highway and Front Street, but most residents rely exclusively on PO Box pickup.
Wrangell's population is 18% Native American (373 residents), with strong ties to Tlingit heritage. The median age is 48.3 years, indicating an established community rather than a transient workforce. About 16% of housing units (194 of 1,208) are used seasonally, supporting summer fishing and tourism activity.
With 541 workers in transportation and warehousing (the largest employment sector), Wrangell's economy depends on marine industries. The Alaska Marine Highway ferry system connects the island to other Southeast Alaska communities. Another 242 residents work in public administration, likely for the City and Borough of Wrangell government. Median household income is $64,659, with median home values at $290,100.
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Wrangell, AK 99929Only 7 streets receive delivery across 594 square miles. Front Street and Zimovia Highway reflect waterfront character.
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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| 2020 Population: | 2,079Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,087Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $64,375Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 925Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $296,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.22Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.05Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,321 | 2,361 | 2,341 | 2,354 | 2,365 | 2,385 | 2,455 | 2,484 | 2,502 | 2,509 | 2,161 | 2,133 | 2,105 | 2,087 |
| Decennial Census | 2,338 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2,079 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 48.3
Male Median Age: 49.6
Female Median Age: 46.3
| 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 | 49 | 64 | 59 | 58 | 48 | 35 | 63 | 75 | 44 | 43 | 73 | 85 | 125 | 88 | 78 | 35 | 19 | 23 |
| Female | 59 | 68 | 53 | 45 | 37 | 72 | 65 | 51 | 45 | 46 | 64 | 86 | 106 | 84 | 51 | 35 | 19 | 29 |
| Total | 108 | 132 | 112 | 103 | 85 | 107 | 128 | 126 | 89 | 89 | 137 | 171 | 231 | 172 | 129 | 70 | 38 | 52 |
| White: | 1,332 | 72.51% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 75 | 4.08% |
| Asian: | 25 | 1.36% |
| American Indian: | 373 | 20.30% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.11% |
| Other: | 30 | 1.63% |
| Total: | 1,837 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,064 | 51.18% | 49.6 years |
| Females: | 1,015 | 48.82% | 46.3 years |
| Total: | 2,079 | 100% | 48.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,951 | 93.48% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 22 | 1.05% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 48 | 2.30% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 66 | 5.46% |
| Total Population: | 2,087 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,973 | 94.54% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 114 | 5.46% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $64,375, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $14,089 (28.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,481. Family households earn a median of $76,944 versus $47,614 for nonfamily households (a difference of $29,330). By gender, male median income is $64,583 and female is $62,708, which is much higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $1,875 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 51.3%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (39.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $64,375 |
| 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 | $76,944 |
| 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 | $47,614 |
| 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 | $64,583 |
| 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 | $62,708 |
| Employed: | 839 | 48.92% |
| Unemployed: | 38 | 2.22% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 838 | 48.86% |
| Total: | 1,715 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 332 | 39.57% |
| Service: | 135 | 16.09% |
| Sales and Office: | 132 | 15.73% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 107 | 12.75% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 133 | 15.85% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 839 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $296,800, which is falls short of the national median ($332,700), is up $127,200 (75.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $80,600. The median gross rent is $993, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $204 (25.86%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $149. Of occupied housing, owners make up 59.08% (40.63% with a mortgage, 59.38% free-and-clear) and renters 40.92% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 23.11%, 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 | $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 | $296,800 |
| Less than $500: | 26 | 6.52% |
| $500 to $999: | 131 | 32.83% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 112 | 28.07% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 31 | 7.77% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 4 | 1.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 6 | 1.50% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 89 | 22.31% |
| Total: | 399 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $789 | $759 | $772 | $692 | $732 | $759 | $793 | $809 | $844 | $868 | $938 | $966 | $1,047 | $993 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 234 | 24.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 342 | 35.08% |
| Renter Occupied: | 399 | 40.92% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 975 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 975 | 76.89% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 293 | 23.11% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,268 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 828 | 65.30% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 251 | 19.79% |
| Other Units: | 189 | 14.91% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,268 | 100% |
In 2024, 21.40% 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 93.60%, which is well above the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 11.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 49.60%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 10.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), 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 (47.77%). College enrollment is 16.20%, 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: | 30 | 1.94% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 69 | 4.46% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 510 | 32.97% |
| Some college, no degree: | 454 | 29.35% |
| Associate's degree: | 153 | 9.89% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 245 | 15.84% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 86 | 5.56% |
| Total: | 1,547 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,448 | 93.60% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 331 | 21.40% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,144 | 47.67% |
| Public Insurance: | 1,024 | 42.67% |
| No Insurance: | 232 | 9.67% |
| Total: | 2,400 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2,168 | 90.33% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 6.6% | 4.1% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.1% | 8.3% | 8.4% | 4.0% | 3.4% | 3.6% | 5.9% | 5.4% | 8.4% | 10.3% |
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: | 30 | 8.38% |
| Kindergarten: | 9 | 2.51% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 171 | 47.77% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 90 | 25.14% |
| College or graduate school: | 58 | 16.20% |
| Total: | 358 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 39 | 10.89% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 270 | 75.42% |
ZIP Code 99929 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), 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: | 1,221Source: 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 |
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 |
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 0 private school(s).
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.