County

Prince of Wales-Hyder County, AK

10 ZIP codes  ·  10 cities  ·  Alaska

👥5,128Population
💰$61,552Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$231,811Median Home Value▼ 17% below avg
🎓27.7%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 60% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.0% Female 44.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 46.9%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 0.3%Asian: 2.3%Other: 11.7%Race
White46.9%
Hispanic3.3%
Black0.3%
Asian2.3%
Other11.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.05
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads27.7% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 60% above avg
HS Graduate1,210 (35.1%)
Some College409 (11.9%)
Associates874 (25.3%)
Bachelors332 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree626 (18.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.1%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 25.3%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 18.1%Edu
HS Grad35.1%
Some College11.9%
Associates25.3%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate18.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.3%Renter: 28.7%Tenure
Owner71.3%
Renter28.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,552 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$231,811 ▼ 17% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$888/mo
Total Housing Units2,941
Vacant Units816

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
66%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
25%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
77%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Prince of Wales-Hyder County, AK

Prince of Wales-Hyder County is located in Alaska and encompasses 10 ZIP codes spanning 10 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,128 residents. With a median age of 41.1, it is a middle-aged county.

Prince of Wales-Hyder County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $61,552 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.8%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 14.7% is above the national average.

Housing in Prince of Wales-Hyder County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $231,811 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $888. Homeownership rates are high at 71.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Prince of Wales-Hyder County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 46.9%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Prince of Wales-Hyder County, AK is a solidly middle-class area in Alaska. The 10 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Prince of Wales-Hyder County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
99918 Coffman Cove 308 $48,611 $375,000 6.1% 32.0%
99921 Craig 1,667 $59,455 $262,500 $1,009 5.1% 31.6%
99922 Hydaburg 297 $49,375 $120,000 $600 13.5% 11.6%
99925 Klawock 854 $60,000 $270,500 $957 8.5% 24.6%
99926 Metlakatla 1,385 $69,464 $160,500 $742 8.6% 23.3%
99836 Port Alexander 26 $37,917 $112,500 36.4% 0.0%
99919 Thorne Bay 547 $65,357 $244,200 $938 9.9% 41.7%