| ZIP Code | 99929 |
|---|---|
| City | Wrangell |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | City and Borough of Wrangell County |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Elevation | 814 ft |
| Latitude | 56.221499 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -131.923588 |
| Timezone | Anchorage (DST) |
| FIPS | 02275 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.3 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.25 |
| Below Poverty | 10.7% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 31.8% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.5% ▼ 28% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 460 (32.8%) |
| Some College | 156 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 339 (24.2%) |
| Bachelors | 165 (11.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 280 (20%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,659 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $290,100 ≈ Avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,047/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,266 |
| Vacant Units | 355 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,266 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 355 |
| Owner Occupied | 56.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 43.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
ZIP code 99929 is located in Wrangell, Alaska, within City and Borough of Wrangell County. With a population of 2,105, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.3 years. Economically, 99929 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,659 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 99929 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $290,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,047 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (56.5%) and renters (43.5%). Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 99929 is majority White (54.16%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.7%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 99929 stands at 3.5%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 62%.
Overall, ZIP code 99929 in Wrangell, AK is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 2,105 residents, a median household income of $64,659, and a median home value of $290,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alaska.