Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.05 |
| Below Poverty | 14.7% ▲ 47% above avg |
| College Grads | 27.7% ▼ 28% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.8% ▲ 60% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 1,210 (35.1%) |
| Some College | 409 (11.9%) |
| Associates | 874 (25.3%) |
| Bachelors | 332 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 626 (18.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,552 ▼ 19% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $231,811 ▼ 17% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $888/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 2,941 |
| Vacant Units | 816 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | 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% |