City

Hydaburg, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Prince of Wales-Hyder County  ·  Alaska

👥297Population
💰$49,375Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂39.8Median Age
🏠$120,000Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓11.6%College Grads▼ 70% below avg
📊13.5%Unemployment▲ 176% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 9.4%Hispanic: 2%Other: 10.4%Race
White9.4%
Hispanic2.0%
Other10.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
27%
45–64
21%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty18.2% ▲ 82% above avg
College Grads11.6% ▼ 70% below avg
Unemployment13.5% ▲ 176% above avg
HS Graduate96 (48.5%)
Some College24 (12.1%)
Associates55 (27.8%)
Bachelors6 (3%)
Graduate Degree17 (8.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 48.5%Some College: 12.1%Associates: 27.8%Bachelors: 3%Graduate: 8.6%Edu
HS Grad48.5%
Some College12.1%
Associates27.8%
Bachelors3.0%
Graduate8.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.3%Renter: 32.7%Tenure
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
38%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,375 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$120,000 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$600/mo
Total Housing Units136
Vacant Units29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Walked
34%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
78%
15–30 min
13%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
54%
About Hydaburg, AK

Hydaburg is a city in Alaska, located in Prince of Wales-Hyder County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 297 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.8 years.

Economically, Hydaburg is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,375 is below the national average. Approximately 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Hydaburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $600 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hydaburg is less-educated. 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 9.4%.

Hydaburg, AK offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alaska.

ZIP Codes in Hydaburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99922 297 $49,375 $120,000 $600 13.5% 11.6% 67.3%