| ZIP Code | 99918 |
|---|---|
| City | Coffman Cove |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Prince of Wales-Hyder County |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Elevation | 1,455 ft |
| Latitude | 55.916873 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -132.695503 |
| Timezone | Anchorage (DST) |
| FIPS | 02198 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 57.0 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.26 |
| Below Poverty | 12.3% ▲ 23% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.0% ▼ 18% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.1% ▲ 25% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 98 (44.7%) |
| Some College | 8 (3.7%) |
| Associates | 43 (19.6%) |
| Bachelors | 34 (15.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 36 (16.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $48,611 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $375,000 ▲ 35% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 242 |
| Vacant Units | 106 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 242 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 106 |
| Owner Occupied | 94.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 5.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
ZIP code 99918 is located in Coffman Cove, Alaska, within Prince of Wales-Hyder County. With a population of 308, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 57 years. Economically, 99918 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $48,611 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 99918 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $375,000 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 94.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 99918 is primarily White (95.78%). Residents are moderately educated — 32.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.3%. Household income has grown by 18% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 99918 stands at 6.1%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 99918 in Coffman Cove, AK is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 308 residents, a median household income of $48,611, and a median home value of $375,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alaska.