City

Gustavus, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Hoonah-Angoon County  ·  Alaska

👥610Population
💰$64,167Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂51.5Median Age
🏠$276,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓54.0%College Grads▲ 39% above avg
📊9.9%Unemployment▲ 101% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.3%Hispanic: 1.8%Other: 4.1%Race
White89.3%
Hispanic1.8%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
11%
45–64
36%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads54.0% ▲ 39% above avg
Unemployment9.9% ▲ 101% above avg
HS Graduate104 (24.3%)
Some College20 (4.7%)
Associates73 (17.1%)
Bachelors86 (20.1%)
Graduate Degree145 (33.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.3%Some College: 4.7%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 20.1%Graduate: 33.9%Edu
HS Grad24.3%
Some College4.7%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors20.1%
Graduate33.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.8%Renter: 17.2%Tenure
Owner82.8%
Renter17.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
9%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,167 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$276,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,106/mo
Total Housing Units457
Vacant Units195

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
65%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
29%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
55%
About Gustavus, AK

Gustavus is a city in Alaska, located in Hoonah-Angoon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 610 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.5 years.

Economically, Gustavus is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,167 is below the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Gustavus is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $276,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,106 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gustavus is well-educated. 54.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.34%).

Gustavus, AK offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alaska.

ZIP Codes in Gustavus
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99826 610 $64,167 $276,500 $1,106 9.9% 54.0% 82.8%