ZIP code 99833
Where is ZIP code 99833?
Petersburg, Alaska
Petersburg Borough · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 99833 belongs to Petersburg, Alaska in Petersburg Borough. 99833 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Petersburg post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Alaska Time zone and uses area codes 236, 250, 672, 778 and 907. About 3,409 people live in the 99833 area, where the median household income is $75,125. The closest ZIP codes are 99830 (Kake, 31 mi west), 99927 (Point Baker, 37.2 mi southwest) and 99929 (Wrangell, 41 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 99833 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Petersburg |
| Also accepted | Kupreanof |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Petersburg Borough |
| Time zone | Alaska Time · now |
| Area codes | 236, 250, 672, 778, 907 |
| Coordinates | 56.8271, -133.1607 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 998 |
Population and income in 99833
| Population | 3,409 · higher than 84% of Alaska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1 · lower than 76% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.7 years · higher than 77% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $75,125 · higher than 59% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $42,950 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 26% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $315,100 · higher than 79% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $950 a month |
| Housing units | 1,863 |
| Households | 1,371 (2.28 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 66% / 34% |
| Land area | 2959.59 sq mi (plus 693.72 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99833. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 99833
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99830 | Kake, AK | 31 mi W | PO Box only |
| 99927 | Point Baker, AK | 37.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 99929 | Wrangell, AK | 41 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99918 | Coffman Cove, AK | 62.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99836 | Port Alexander, AK | 69.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 99820 | Angoon, AK | 70.8 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 99903 | Meyers Chuck, AK | 82.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99835 | Sitka, AK | 82.7 mi W | Standard |
| 99919 | Thorne Bay, AK | 84.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99925 | Klawock, AK | 88.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99921 | Craig, AK | 93.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99841 | Tenakee Springs, AK | 101.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 99833 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 99833
PO BOX 123
PETERSBURG AK 99833
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts KUPREANOF as the city name for 99833. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (99833-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 99833?
- 99833 is a Petersburg, Alaska ZIP code. Kupreanof is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 99833 in?
- ZIP code 99833 is in Petersburg Borough, Alaska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 99833 in?
- 99833 is in the Alaska Time zone (America/Sitka).
- What area code is 99833?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 99833 use area codes 236, 250, 672, 778 and 907.
- What is the population of ZIP code 99833?
- About 3,409 people live in ZIP code 99833, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 99833?
- The median household income in 99833 is $75,125 a year, higher than 59% of Alaska ZIP codes.
- Can I use 99833 for a street address?
- No. 99833 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Petersburg use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 99833?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 99833 are 99830 (Kake, 31 miles), 99927 (Point Baker, 37.2 miles), 99929 (Wrangell, 41 miles) and 99918 (Coffman Cove, 62.4 miles).