ZIP code 99836
Where is ZIP code 99836?
Port Alexander, Alaska
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 99836 belongs to Port Alexander, Alaska in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area. 99836 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Port Alexander post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Alaska Time zone and uses area code 907. About 50 people live in the 99836 area, where the median household income is $57,813. The closest ZIP codes are 99927 (Point Baker, 39.9 mi east), 99830 (Kake, 56.8 mi northeast) and 99835 (Sitka, 61 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 99836 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Port Alexander |
| Also accepted | Prt Alexander, Sitka |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area |
| Time zone | Alaska Time · now |
| Area code | 907 |
| Coordinates | 56.2497, -134.6444 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 998 |
Population and income in 99836
| Population | 50 · lower than 86% of Alaska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 14 · higher than 60% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.3 years · higher than 72% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 66% / 34% |
| Median household income | $57,813 · lower than 67% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $27,138 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $118,800 · lower than 64% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 74 |
| Households | 24 (2.08 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 83% / 17% |
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi (plus 2.09 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99836. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 99836
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99927 | Point Baker, AK | 39.9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99830 | Kake, AK | 56.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99835 | Sitka, AK | 61 mi NW | Standard |
| 99833 | Petersburg, AK | 69.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99918 | Coffman Cove, AK | 75.8 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99925 | Klawock, AK | 78.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99921 | Craig, AK | 79.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99820 | Angoon, AK | 86.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 99929 | Wrangell, AK | 88.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99919 | Thorne Bay, AK | 91.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99903 | Meyers Chuck, AK | 98.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99922 | Hydaburg, AK | 100.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 99836 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 99836
PO BOX 123
PORT ALEXANDER AK 99836
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts PRT ALEXANDER and SITKA as the city name for 99836. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (99836-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 99836?
- 99836 is a Port Alexander, Alaska ZIP code. Prt Alexander and Sitka are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 99836 in?
- ZIP code 99836 is in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 99836 in?
- 99836 is in the Alaska Time zone (America/Juneau).
- What area code is 99836?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 99836 use area code 907.
- What is the population of ZIP code 99836?
- About 50 people live in ZIP code 99836, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 99836?
- The median household income in 99836 is $57,813 a year, lower than 67% of Alaska ZIP codes.
- Can I use 99836 for a street address?
- No. 99836 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Port Alexander use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 99836?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 99836 are 99927 (Point Baker, 39.9 miles), 99830 (Kake, 56.8 miles), 99835 (Sitka, 61 miles) and 99833 (Petersburg, 69.2 miles).