US ZIP Code
99829

Hoonah, AK

Hoonah-Angoon County  ·  Alaska

● Active
👥 894 Population ↑ 11% since 2019
💰 $81,406 Median HH Income
≈ Avg ↑ 37% since 2019
🎂 46.5 Median Age ↑ 6% since 2019
🏠 $340,800 Median Home Value
▲ 22% above avg ↑ 66% since 2019
🎓 28.4% College Grads
▼ 27% below avg
📊 17.9% Unemployment
▲ 266% above avg ↑ 17% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code99829
CityHoonah
StateAlaska (AK)
CountyHoonah-Angoon County
Area Code907
Elevation94 ft
Latitude58.024766
Longitude-135.30821
TimezoneAnchorage (DST)
FIPS02105
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 62.1% (555) Female 37.9% (339) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 37.8%Hispanic: 12.1%Black: 0.8%Asian: 4%Other: 19.1%Race
White37.8%
Hispanic12.1%
Black0.8%
Asian4.0%
Other19.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
8%
18–24
9%
25–44
28%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.66
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads28.4% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment17.9% ▲ 266% above avg
HS Graduate251 (37.2%)
Some College83 (12.3%)
Associates149 (22.1%)
Bachelors66 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree126 (18.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.2%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 22.1%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
HS Grad37.2%
Some College12.3%
Associates22.1%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.4%Renter: 36.6%Tenure
Owner63.4%
Renter36.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–100k
2%
$100k–150k
6%
$150k–200k
9%
$200k–300k
20%
$300k–500k
41%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,406 ≈ Avg ↑ 37% since 2019
Median Home Value$340,800 ▲ 22% above avg ↑ 66% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,078/mo ↑ 4% since 2019
Total Units395
Vacant Units111
Avg HH Size2.66

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–50k
11%
$50k–75k
13%
$75k–100k
21%
$100k–150k
14%
$150k–200k
13%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
39%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
56%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
87%
15–30 min
7%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
53%

Summary

Total Units395
Vacant111
Owner Occupied63.4%
Renter Occupied36.6%
Avg HH Size2.66
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 99829 is in Hoonah, AK, in Hoonah-Angoon County.
ZIP code 99829 is located in Alaska (AK).
ZIP code 99829 is in Hoonah-Angoon County, AK.
ZIP 99829 observes the Anchorage timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 99829 is 894 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 99829 is $81,406 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 99829 is $340,800 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 99829

ZIP code 99829 is located in Hoonah, Alaska, within Hoonah-Angoon County. With a population of 894, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.5 years. Economically, 99829 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $81,406 is near the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 99829 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $340,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,078 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 63.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 66% since 2019.

The population of 99829 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 37.8%. Residents are moderately educated — 28.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.2%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 99829 stands at 17.9%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 34%.

Overall, ZIP code 99829 in Hoonah, AK is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 894 residents, a median household income of $81,406, and a median home value of $340,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alaska.