| City: | Hydaburg, Alaska |
| Borough: | Prince Of Wales Hyder Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:24:56 AM |
| Population: | 380 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 55.0960, -132.6182 |
| Land Area: | 114.898 sq mi |
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Hydaburg sits on the western coast of Prince of Wales Island in Southeast Alaska. The population is 84% Native American, predominantly Haida people who've lived here for generations. With only one street in the postal database (Postal Way), this community doesn't follow typical addressing patterns. Geographic isolation and sparse development make traditional carrier routes impossible. The area spans 115 square miles of land plus 8 square miles of water, with housing clustered near the waterfront while much of the territory remains undeveloped.
The 138 occupied households maintain a PO Box adoption rate of 0.84, meaning 116 of them use boxes at the post office. That's 84% of all households. This reflects reality in remote Alaska Native villages where roads connect only small parts of the community and many homes sit on unmarked paths or traditional family land. Extended families are common here. The population-to-household ratio of 2.75 suggests multiple generations often share the same residence, a pattern seen throughout tribal Alaska.
Median household income sits at $49,375, below Alaska's statewide average but reasonable for a fishing and subsistence economy. The median home value of $120,000 reflects limited housing stock and restricted land sales on tribal territory. With only 5 business establishments and 22 employees, most economic activity happens outside traditional employment. Commercial fishing, subsistence harvesting, and seasonal work dominate. The post office is one of the few year-round institutions connecting residents to the outside economy.
With only Postal Way in the addressing database, Hydaburg's mail infrastructure reflects its status as a remote Alaska Native village where traditional street-based delivery systems don't apply. Most homes aren't on named roads but rather on traditional family land or unmarked paths accessible by boat or foot.
ZIP Code 99922 has 380 residents and 138 households (average 2.75 persons per household). The median age is 36.2 years, about the same as the state (35.6) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 56.6% male and 43.4% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (83.7%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (7.1%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (15.2%) and national averages (1.1%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 380Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 375Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $46,875Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 138Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $105,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.75Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.43Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 431 | 411 | 364 | 356 | 277 | 291 | 306 | 330 | 342 | 383 | 319 | 328 | 297 | 375 |
| Decennial Census | 384 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 380 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.2
Male Median Age: 35.6
Female Median Age: 36.8
| 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 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| Female | 8 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 22 | 30 | 31 | 37 | 12 | 22 | 25 | 31 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 22 | 14 | 6 | 3 |
| White: | 27 | 7.22% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.53% |
| Hispanic:* | 13 | 3.48% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.27% |
| American Indian: | 318 | 85.03% |
| Hawaiian: | 12 | 3.21% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.27% |
| Total: | 374 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 215 | 56.58% | 35.6 years |
| Females: | 165 | 43.42% | 36.8 years |
| Total: | 380 | 100% | 36.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 365 | 97.33% |
| 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: | 10 | 2.67% |
| Total Population: | 375 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 365 | 97.33% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 10 | 2.67% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $46,875, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $11,719 (33.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,125. Family households earn a median of $44,643 versus $42,188 for nonfamily households (a difference of $2,455). By gender, male median income is $39,643 and female is $39,545, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $98 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 53.2%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 17.6%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (36.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $35,156 | $43,056 | $37,361 | $36,042 | $31,250 | $31,500 | $31,250 | $34,028 | $33,750 | $38,750 | $45,938 | $53,125 | $49,375 | $46,875 |
| Median Family Income | $36,875 | $43,958 | $43,393 | $47,083 | $36,964 | $37,813 | $33,958 | $36,250 | $35,625 | $44,250 | $48,750 | $54,500 | $51,875 | $44,643 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $27,250 | $29,500 | $28,125 | $22,083 | $22,500 | $22,656 | $21,250 | $32,679 | $26,250 | $33,250 | $35,139 | $39,375 | $37,500 | $42,188 |
| Median Male Income | $46,250 | $42,292 | $41,442 | $43,472 | $49,375 | $45,833 | $46,250 | $60,833 | $48,333 | $50,417 | $46,250 | $55,417 | $51,250 | $39,643 |
| Median Female Income | $43,750 | $42,917 | $45,938 | $35,417 | $36,563 | $32,143 | $35,313 | $38,125 | $41,250 | $36,000 | $38,750 | $40,250 | $36,875 | $39,545 |
| Employed: | 122 | 43.88% |
| Unemployed: | 26 | 9.35% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 130 | 46.76% |
| Total: | 278 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 23 | 18.85% |
| Service: | 16 | 13.11% |
| Sales and Office: | 45 | 36.89% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 22 | 18.03% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 16 | 13.11% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 122 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $105,900, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $10,000 (10.43%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,600. The median gross rent is $669, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $58 (9.49%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $56. Of occupied housing, owners make up 67.94% (3.37% with a mortgage, 96.63% free-and-clear) and renters 32.06% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 21.08%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $95,900 | $78,700 | $118,100 | $102,800 | $77,400 | $88,600 | $90,700 | $111,200 | $110,500 | $114,200 | $113,600 | $128,800 | $120,000 | $105,900 |
| Less than $500: | 13 | 30.95% |
| $500 to $999: | 11 | 26.19% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3 | 7.14% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 2 | 4.76% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 13 | 30.95% |
| Total: | 42 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $611 | $625 | $775 | $538 | $475 | $350 | $350 | $525 | $613 | $663 | $667 | $750 | $600 | $669 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 3 | 2.29% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 86 | 65.65% |
| Renter Occupied: | 42 | 32.06% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 131 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 131 | 78.92% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 35 | 21.08% |
| Total Housing Units: | 166 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 147 | 88.55% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 14 | 8.43% |
| Other Units: | 5 | 3.01% |
| Total Housing Units: | 166 | 100% |
In 2024, 10.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 91.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 26.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 23.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 64.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 24.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 4.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 10.70 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (60.27%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 4 | 1.55% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 19 | 7.36% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 117 | 45.35% |
| Some college, no degree: | 76 | 29.46% |
| Associate's degree: | 15 | 5.81% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 13 | 5.04% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 14 | 5.43% |
| Total: | 258 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 235 | 91.09% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 27 | 10.47% |
| Private Insurance: | 88 | 20.56% |
| Public Insurance: | 242 | 56.54% |
| No Insurance: | 98 | 22.90% |
| Total: | 428 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 330 | 77.10% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 12.5% | 7.3% | 6.7% | 6.8% | 15.9% | 20.3% | 23.2% | 26.9% | 27.2% | 19.5% | 21.3% | 22.7% | 16.5% | 24.0% |
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: | 4 | 5.48% |
| Kindergarten: | 4 | 5.48% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 44 | 60.27% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 21 | 28.77% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 73 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 8 | 10.96% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 69 | 94.52% |
ZIP Code 99922 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 22 people with an annual payroll of $882,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 119Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $246,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $882,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 22Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99922 is located in Prince Of Wales Hyder 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 99922. It covers 114.898 sq mi of land and a water area of 7.993 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: | 114.898 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 7.993 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: | 0234460Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Hydaburg city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99922 is in the Hydaburg City School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 0 private school(s).
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 February 1, 2026.