Sitka

City in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska

Aerial view of Sitka, Alaska
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Sitka is a city in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska, with 8,458 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Angoon, 37.2 miles NE.

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Living in Sitka

Median household income
$101,727
Median home value
$450,300
Median rent
$1,341/mo
Median age
39.7
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Sitka, AK population

Sitka had 8,458 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census8,458
Density3 per sq mi (1 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Sitka at a glance

StateAlaska (AK)
CountySitka City and Borough
TypeCity
Population8,458 (2020)
Land area2,870.28 sq mi (7,434.0 km²)
Water area1,904.17 sq mi (4,931.78 km²)
Coordinates57.1932° N, 135.3674° W
ZIP code99835
Census code (GEOID)0270540

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Sitka

What county is Sitka in?

Sitka is in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska.

What is the population of Sitka, AK?

8,458 people lived in Sitka at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Sitka, AK?

The ZIP code of Sitka is 99835.

What towns are near Sitka?

Angoon (37.2 mi), Tenakee Springs (42.2 mi).

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