| ZIP Code | 99919 |
|---|---|
| City | Thorne Bay |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Prince of Wales-Hyder County |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Elevation | 540 ft |
| Latitude | 55.645685 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -132.49613 |
| Timezone | Anchorage (DST) |
| FIPS | 02198 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.5 yrs ↓ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.24 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| College Grads | 41.7% ▲ 8% above avg |
| Unemployment | 9.9% ▲ 102% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 99 (27.5%) |
| Some College | 33 (9.2%) |
| Associates | 78 (21.7%) |
| Bachelors | 32 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 118 (32.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,357 ▼ 14% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $244,200 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $938/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 358 |
| Vacant Units | 114 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 358 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 114 |
| Owner Occupied | 59.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 40.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
ZIP code 99919 is located in Thorne Bay, Alaska, within Prince of Wales-Hyder County. With a population of 547, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.5 years. Economically, 99919 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $65,357 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 99919 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $244,200 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $938 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (59.4%) and renters (40.6%). Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 99919 is primarily White (80.80%). Residents are well-educated — 41.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.0%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 99919 stands at 9.9%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 44%.
Overall, ZIP code 99919 in Thorne Bay, AK is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a mature community. With 547 residents, a median household income of $65,357, and a median home value of $244,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alaska.