ZIP Code 99832 — Pelican city, AK Demographics & Data

ZIP code 99832 covers Pelican, AK in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area with a population of about 68.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 63.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area code 907; U.S. House district AK-00.

Pelican, AK fits a retirement-oriented profile (older median age or known retirement-community context). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.

Median household income in ZIP 99832 is about $58,958 — about 22% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 0.0%; unemployment rate near 0.0%; 31.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 2.0 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Agriculture, Healthcare, and Public administration; about 8.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 7.0 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 45.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $166,100 — about 52% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 73.0% (about 7.6 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 99832 in Pelican, AK, a household would need roughly $46,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,067. That sits below the local median household income ($58,958), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate normals for Pelican city, AK show little to no average snow and around 164.6 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 3 for ZIP 99832 (Pelican city, AK) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.