City

Metlakatla, AK

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

👥1,385Population
💰$69,464Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$160,500Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓23.3%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊8.6%Unemployment▲ 76% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.6% Female 44.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 5.7%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.9%Other: 10.3%Race
White5.7%
Hispanic3.5%
Black0.3%
Asian0.9%
Other10.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.12
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads23.3% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment8.6% ▲ 76% above avg
HS Graduate277 (33.7%)
Some College92 (11.2%)
Associates261 (31.8%)
Bachelors118 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree73 (8.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 33.7%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 31.8%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 8.9%Edu
HS Grad33.7%
Some College11.2%
Associates31.8%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate8.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.8%Renter: 27.2%Tenure
Owner72.8%
Renter27.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,464 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$160,500 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$742/mo
Total Housing Units489
Vacant Units48

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
17%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
94%
15–30 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Metlakatla, AK

Metlakatla is a city in Alaska, located in Prince of Wales-Hyder County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,385 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, Metlakatla is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,464 is near the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Metlakatla is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $160,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $742 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Metlakatla is less-educated. 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 5.7%.

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

ZIP Codes in Metlakatla
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99926 1,385 $69,464 $160,500 $742 8.6% 23.3% 72.8%