| City: | Meyers Chuck, Alaska |
| City Alias: | Ketchikan |
| Boroughs: | Wrangell Borough[Primary] Ketchikan Gateway Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:24:54 AM |
| Population: | 48 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 56.3823, -131.8092 |
| Land Area: | 87.322 sq mi |
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Meyers Chuck sits on a remote island in southeast Alaska's Inside Passage, accessible only by boat or floatplane. This tiny community of 48 year-round residents spans 1,778 square miles across Wrangell County. With no road connections to the mainland, it's one of Alaska's most isolated settlements.
Of 64 total housing units, 56 sit vacant most of the year, used seasonally by fishing families, hunters, and summer visitors. That's an 88% seasonal vacancy rate. Only 8 homes house permanent residents. The median age of 57 reflects a community of older Alaskans who've chosen this remote lifestyle.
Mail arrives by rural carrier route, not PO Boxes. Two rural routes (R001 and R002) serve addresses along Harbor Point Road and Meyers Road. General Delivery is available for temporary residents and seasonal visitors who don't maintain addresses year-round. KETCHIKAN is accepted as an alternative mailing name, reflecting the regional mail processing center.
There are no registered businesses. The community predates modern ZIP codes (introduced before October 2004). Most housing was built before 1939, with 34 of the area's structures dating to that era. All 8 occupied homes are owner-occupied. Zero residents rent.
Street names reference the harbor and the community's namesake, reflecting waterfront access points.
ZIP Code 99903 has 48 residents and 8 households (average 6.00 persons per household). The median age is 57.0 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 66.7% male and 33.3% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (41.7%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (14.6%, much higher than the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than the national average (1.1%).
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| 2020 Population: | 48Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 8Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 6.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.27Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 32 | 7 | 30 | 29 | 22 | 16 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Decennial Census | 31 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 48 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 57
Male Median Age: 55.5
Female Median Age: 67
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Female | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| White: | 20 | 71.43% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 3.57% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 7 | 25.00% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 28 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 32 | 66.67% | 55.5 years |
| Females: | 16 | 33.33% | 67.0 years |
| Total: | 48 | 100% | 57.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 1 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 1 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $9,999 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $9,999 | $9,999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 1 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 1 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 1 | 2.86% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 34 | 97.14% |
| Total Housing Units: | 35 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 35 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 35 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 1 | 100.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 1 | 100.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 99903 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,008Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99903 is located in Wrangell Borough, Alaska, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Alaska's 0th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 99903. It covers 87.322 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.515 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 87.322 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 3.515 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 00Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 571951.26 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 99903 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.