Welcome to Shageluk ...
While we don't have a date for the founding of Shageluk, you might consider that their post office opened in 1924.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Shageluk has a population of 78 people<1> (see below for details).
The city of Shageluk is 60 feet [18 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Shageluk lies in the Alaskan Time Zone (AKST/AKDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area Code for Shageluk: 907
The ZIP code for Shageluk: 99665<3>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Shageluk had an population of 78 people. This is a decrease of 6.02% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 39.53% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Shageluk had a population of 83 people.
The population of Shageluk represents 0.01% of the population of Alaska (which has 710,231 people), making it the state's 137th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 83 people, the population of Shageluk decreased 35.66% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 129 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Shageluk.
Communities near Shageluk ...
We have created a list of 3 communities that are near Shageluk.
- Holikachuk
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holikachuk have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holikachuk
- Anvik
(21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anvik
- Population from the 2020 Census: 79 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Anvik <5>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Anvik
- From Shageluk to Anvik
- Grayling
(24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grayling
- Population from the 2020 Census: 192 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grayling <5>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grayling
- From Shageluk to Grayling
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Shageluk ...
Looking for more information about Shageluk? 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 Shageluk, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Shageluk.
Adding Shageluk to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Shageluk in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Shageluk was on a map titled Map of Alaska (from Rand McNally, 1897).
We also found Shageluk in the book titled .<6> X3X - From that list, the Shageluk post office opened in 1924.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Shageluk.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Shageluk. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Alaska: https://alaska.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Shageluk. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Shageluk - 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 Shageluk). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Shageluk or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | 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. |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |