Pelican is a city in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, home to about 58 people across 0.6 square miles. Its ZIP code is 99832.
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| Nearest major airport | Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)530 miles away |
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| Closer regional airport | Gustavus Airport (GST)37 miles away |
| Nearest city of 250,000+ | Anchorage, AK508 miles away |
Straight-line distances from the center of Pelican; driving is longer.
Source: Airports from OurAirports (scheduled passenger service); city centers and populations from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: Members of Congress from the congress-legislators project; districts from the Census Bureau’s relationship files; governor and mayor from Wikidata.
Pelican had 98 residents in the 2020 census, down 40% since 2000.
It’s the 256th largest of 321 towns in Alaska by population.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial censuses.
Average highs peak around 62°F in summer, and winter lows average 28°F. About 164.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall in a typical year, with about 112 inches of snow.
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Pelican, AK weather station (about a mile away).
357 jobs at 98 businesses in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. The biggest industries by employees:
Source: U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (private employers; jobs counted where people work).
Public schools here are run by Pelican City School District. Check each district’s attendance zones for a specific address.
| School | Grades | Students | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelican SchoolPelican | K–12 | 12 | Public | 0.3 mi |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, NCES: Common Core of Data (2024-2025) for public schools. Listed by address; we don’t rate schools.
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