Welcome to Gustavus ...
The coastal city of Gustavus is located in the Alaskan Pan Handle.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Gustavus has a population of 448 people<1> (see below for details).
Gustavus is near sea level<2>.
Time Zone: Gustavus lies in the Alaskan Time Zone (AKST/AKDT) and observes daylight saving time
Gustavus is within the (907) area code.
The ZIP code for Gustavus: 99826<3>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Gustavus had an population of 448 people. This is an increase of 1.36% since the 2010 Census.
At the time of the 2010 Census, Gustavus had a population of 442 people.
The population of Gustavus represents 0.06% of the total population of Alaska (which has 710,231 people), making it the state's 65th most populous community.
More information can be found on the Census Page for Gustavus.
Communities Also Named Gustavus ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found another community named Gustavus - it's located in Ohio.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Gustavus.
Communities near Gustavus ...
We have created a list of 6 communities that are near Gustavus.
- Excursion Inlet
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Excursion Inlet
- Hoonah
(23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoonah
- Population from the 2020 Census: 797 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hoonah <4>
- Elfin Cove
(26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elfin Cove
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elfin Cove <4>
- Game Creek
(26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Game Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Game Creek
- Whitestone Logging Camp
(26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Whitestone Logging Camp have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whitestone Logging Camp
- Pelican
(36 miles [57.9 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pelican
- Population from the 2020 Census: 90 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pelican <4>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We're compiling a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Gustavus. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Gustavus.
We have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Gustavus. See our Newspapers Page for Gustavus.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Gustavus ...
Looking for more information about Gustavus? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Gustavus, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Gustavus.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Gustavus. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Alaska: alaska.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Gustavus. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Gustavus - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Gustavus). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Gustavus or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |