City

Port Alexander, AK

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

👥26Population
💰$37,917Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$112,500Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
📊36.4%Unemployment▲ 643% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 65.4% Female 34.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.6%Hispanic: 15.4%Race
White84.6%
Hispanic15.4%

Age Breakdown

5–17
15%
25–44
27%
45–64
38%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.00
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment36.4% ▲ 643% above avg
Some College11 (50%)
Associates11 (50%)

Education

Some College: 50%Associates: 50%Edu
Some College50.0%
Associates50.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.9%Renter: 23.1%Tenure
Owner76.9%
Renter23.1%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
40%
$200k–$300k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,917 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$112,500 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units63
Vacant Units50

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
43%
$50k–$75k
57%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Walked
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
35%
2000+
65%
About Port Alexander, AK

Port Alexander is a city in Alaska, located in Prince of Wales-Hyder County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 26 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, Port Alexander is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,917 is well below the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 36.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Port Alexander is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 76.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

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

ZIP Codes in Port Alexander
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99836 26 $37,917 $112,500 36.4% 0.0% 76.9%