Gustavus
City in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska
Gustavus is a city in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, with 655 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Excursion Inlet, 13.9 miles E.
- 655residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 35.0 sq miland area · 90.6 km²
- 19 / sq mipopulation density
- 99826ZIP code
About Gustavus
Gustavus (Tlingit: Wanachích T’aak Héen) (gus-TAY-vəs) is a second-class city in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 655, a 48% increase from the 442 recorded in the 2010 census, making it one of the fastest growing communities in Alaska.
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Living in Gustavus
- Median household income
- $63,558
- Median home value
- $330,600
- Median rent
- $900/mo
- Median age
- 50.9
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Gustavus had 655 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 655 |
|---|---|
| Density | 19 per sq mi (7 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gustavus at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Hoonah-Angoon Census Area |
| Type | City |
| Population | 655 (2020) |
| Land area | 34.96 sq mi (90.6 km²) |
| Water area | 20.51 sq mi (53.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 58.4334° N, 135.7293° W |
| ZIP code | 99826 |
| Official website | cms.gustavus-ak.gov/government |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0230940 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gustavus
- Excursion Inlet13.9 mi E
- Hoonah24.1 mi SE
- Game Creek27.7 mi S
- Whitestone Logging Camp28.4 mi SE
- Elfin Cove30.8 mi SW
- Pelican37.2 mi SW
- Tenakee Springs49.5 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Gustavus
What county is Gustavus in?
Gustavus is in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Gustavus, AK?
655 people lived in Gustavus at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gustavus, AK?
The ZIP code of Gustavus is 99826.
What is the elevation of Gustavus?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gustavus?
Excursion Inlet (13.9 mi), Hoonah (24.1 mi), Game Creek (27.7 mi), Whitestone Logging Camp (28.4 mi), Elfin Cove (30.8 mi).
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