ZIP Code 99826 — Gustavus city, AK Demographics & Data

ZIP code 99826 covers Gustavus, AK in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area with a population of about 610.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 51.5 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area code 907; U.S. House district AK-00.

Median household income in ZIP 99826 is about $64,167 — about 15% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 10.7%; unemployment rate near 9.8%; 31.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 1.9 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Arts and entertainment, Education, and Public administration; about 5.1% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.1 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $276,500 — about 21% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,028 (about 12% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 82.8% (about 17.4 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 99826 in Gustavus, AK, a household would need roughly $76,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,776. That is about 18% above the local median household income ($64,167), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate normals for Gustavus city, AK show little to no average snow and around 104.0 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 24 for ZIP 99826 (Gustavus city, AK) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.