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Slana, AK
Census-designated place in Copper River Census Area, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99586.
Population
119
Land area
252.8sq mi
People per sq mi
0
ZIP codes
1
Slana and its ZIP codes
Slana at a glance
- Slana is 63% less dense than Alaska as a whole.
Local data for Slana, AK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Copper River Census Area. PPP loans are for Slana.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,561
1,091 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,258
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$43.6M
FY 2026, $16,664 per person
PPP loans
$524K
15 loans, 54 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Slana, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
23
Countywide, mostly flood
July high / Jan low
66° / -11°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Slana, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.8%
U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
ZIP codes in Slana
1 in or overlapping Slana. Population shown
Cities near Slana
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NabesnaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 160.3 |
| Mentasta LakeCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 300.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Slana, AK in?
- Slana is in Copper River Census Area, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Slana, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Slana include 99586.
- What is the population of Slana, AK?
- About 119 people live in Slana, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Slana?
- Nearby places include Nabesna (17 mi), Mentasta Lake (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023