ZIP code 99840
Where is ZIP code 99840?
Skagway, Alaska
Skagway Municipality · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 99840 belongs to Skagway, Alaska in Skagway Municipality. 99840 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Skagway post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Alaska Time zone and uses area codes 236, 250, 672, 778 and 907. About 1,244 people live in the 99840 area, where the median household income is $81,136. The closest ZIP codes are 99827 (Haines, 23.1 mi south), 99826 (Gustavus, 80.3 mi south) and 99821 (Auke Bay, 81 mi south).
| ZIP code | 99840 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Skagway |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Skagway Municipality |
| Time zone | Alaska Time · now |
| Area codes | 236, 250, 672, 778, 907 |
| Coordinates | 59.5719, -135.3534 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 998 |
Population and income in 99840
| Population | 1,244 · higher than 75% of Alaska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3 · lower than 61% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.2 years · higher than 68% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 40% / 60% |
| Median household income | $81,136 · higher than 70% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $60,329 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 29% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $435,400 · higher than 95% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,280 a month |
| Housing units | 666 |
| Households | 450 (2.19 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 71% / 29% |
| Land area | 442.93 sq mi (plus 10.73 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99840. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 99840
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99827 | Haines, AK | 23.1 mi S | Standard |
| 99826 | Gustavus, AK | 80.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99821 | Auke Bay, AK | 81 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99801 | Juneau, AK | 88.5 mi S | Standard |
| 99812 | Juneau, AK | 91.5 mi S | Unique |
| 99802 | Juneau, AK | 93.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99803 | Juneau, AK | 93.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99811 | Juneau, AK | 93.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99850 | Juneau, AK | 93.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99824 | Douglas, AK | 95.9 mi S | Standard |
| 99825 | Elfin Cove, AK | 101.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99829 | Hoonah, AK | 101.9 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 99840 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 99840
PO BOX 123
SKAGWAY AK 99840
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (99840-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 99840?
- 99840 is a Skagway, Alaska ZIP code.
- What county is 99840 in?
- ZIP code 99840 is in Skagway Municipality, Alaska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 99840 in?
- 99840 is in the Alaska Time zone (America/Juneau).
- What area code is 99840?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 99840 use area codes 236, 250, 672, 778 and 907.
- What is the population of ZIP code 99840?
- About 1,244 people live in ZIP code 99840, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 99840?
- The median household income in 99840 is $81,136 a year, higher than 70% of Alaska ZIP codes.
- Can I use 99840 for a street address?
- No. 99840 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Skagway use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 99840?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 99840 are 99827 (Haines, 23.1 miles), 99826 (Gustavus, 80.3 miles), 99821 (Auke Bay, 81 miles) and 99801 (Juneau, 88.5 miles).