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Gustavus, AK
City in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99826.
Population
594
Land area
36.4sq mi
People per sq mi
16
ZIP codes
1
Gustavus and its ZIP codes
Gustavus at a glance
- Gustavus is about 13 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,558, 32% below the Alaska median of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $330,600 (6% below Alaska) and median rent is $900 a month.
Local data for Gustavus, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gustavus, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,558
Poverty rate
10.5%
Median home value
$330,600
Median rent
$900/mo
Homeownership
81.7%
Bachelor's or higher
34.4%
Median age
50.9
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (137), German Americans (125), Norwegian Americans (74).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. PPP loans are for Gustavus.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,807
1,030 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,925
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$32.9M
FY 2026, $13,894 per person
PPP loans
$898K
33 loans, 159 jobs reported
How people get to work
Gustavus, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone52.9%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit4.0%
- Walked15.9%
- Bicycle4.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.5%
- Worked from home10.6%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gustavus, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
59
Countywide, mostly winter storm
July high / Jan low
63° / 21°F
62.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gustavus, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Gustavus
1 in or overlapping Gustavus. Population shown
Cities near Gustavus
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Excursion InletCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 56.4 |
| HoonahCity | 24 mi | 5.9 |
| Elfin CoveCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 168.4 |
| Game CreekCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 5.9 |
| Whitestone Logging CampCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gustavus, AK in?
- Gustavus is in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Gustavus, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gustavus include 99826.
- What is the population of Gustavus, AK?
- About 594 people live in Gustavus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gustavus?
- Nearby places include Excursion Inlet (14 mi), Hoonah (24 mi), Elfin Cove (25 mi), Game Creek (27 mi), Whitestone Logging Camp (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023