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Hydaburg, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99922

Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

384
1/sq mi
$46,875
Median income
$105,900
Median home value
10.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hydaburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99922 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99922 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hydaburg, Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska, home to just 384 residents across 295.4 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Sitka time zone.

ZIP 99922 reports a modest median household income of $46,875 (35% below the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $22,591. Poverty here runs at 23.6%, with unemployment measured at 17.6%. Housing costs here run $105,900 for a typical home value (50% below the state average), with rent averaging $669 a month; 67.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 99922 sits relative to Alaska and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 99922, Hydaburg, AK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

384

Population

295.4

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Sitka

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99922?

37.5

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 10.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 75.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 4.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$46,875

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$22,591

Per Capita Income

23.6%

Poverty Rate

17.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99922 ranks nationally

Hydaburg, AK household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$46,875 11th percentile higher than 11% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

166

Total Housing Units

131

Occupied Units

35

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.9%
Renter 32.1%

$105,900

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$669

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 99922, employing approximately 22 people with a combined annual payroll of $882,000.

5

Businesses

22

Employees

$882K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

Prince of Wales-Hyder County Hydaburg, AK Alaska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99922 in? ▼
ZIP code 99922 (Hydaburg) is located in Prince of Wales-Hyder County, Alaska. Prince of Wales-Hyder County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/prince-of-wales-hyder-ak.
What is the population of ZIP code 99922? ▼
ZIP code 99922 in Hydaburg, AK has a population of 384 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99922? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 99922 is $46,875, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99922? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 99922 is $105,900, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99922? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 99922 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 75.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99922? ▼
ZIP code 99922 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 22 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99922? ▼
In ZIP code 99922, 55.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 99922? ▼
In ZIP code 99922, approximately 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99922? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99922 is 23.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.