99922 ZIP Code — Hydaburg, AK

Prince Of Wales Hyder County, Alaska

ZIP code 99922 is located in Hydaburg, Alaska, within Prince Of Wales Hyder County. It covers approximately 114.90 square miles and serves a population of 328 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99922

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $128,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $53,125. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 40% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 99922 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

328

population

114.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99922 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99922

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99922. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hydaburg	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	328
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	198

Geography
Land area	114.90 sq mi
Water area	7.99 sq mi
Latitude	55.0960
Longitude	-132.6182
Timezone	Alaska (AKT)
Area code	907

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.3%	47.0%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	28.1%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	22.3%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

328

Population

People per sq mi

39.0

Median age

$53,125

Median household income

$24,781

Per capita income

$128,800

Median home value

$750

Median monthly rent

64.8%

Home ownership

24.7%

Poverty rate

10.0%

Unemployment

106

Housing units

13.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	74	22.6%
18 and over	254	77.4%
65 and over	70	21.3%
Median age	39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 66.2%

White 14.9%

Two or more races 14%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.3%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	217	66.2%
White	49	14.9%
Two or more races	46	14%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	14	4.3%
Black or African American	2	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.3%	47.0%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	32.0%	28.1%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	11.7%	22.3%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 13.6%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k+ 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	13.6%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	9.6%
$150k–$200k	10.4%
$200k+	2.4%
Median income	$53,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.5%

$50k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 42.0%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 19.8%

$300k–$500k 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,800
Median rent / month	$750
Owner occupied	64.8%
Renter occupied	35.2%
Vacant	16.7%
Single-family detached	82.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	18.0%
1980–1989	20.0%
1970–1979	34.0%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	5.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	11.3%
2 bedrooms	14.0%
3 bedrooms	48.0%
4 bedrooms	21.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	25.6%
1 vehicle	41.6%
2 vehicles	29.6%
3 or more	3.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.0%
Electricity	9.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.6%
Fuel oil	40.8%
Wood	40.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	50	40.0%
Cohabiting couple	5	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	35	28.0%
Female householder, no spouse	35	28.0%
Households with children under 18	47	37.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	55	44.0%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.9%	40.9%
Married	39.2%	39.4%
Separated	0.7%	0.0%
Widowed	4.1%	9.8%
Divorced	14.2%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 50.6%

Some college, no degree 24.7%

Associate's degree 3.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.4%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	9.2%
Kindergarten	2	2.6%
Elementary school	26	34.2%
High school	35	46.1%
College / grad school	6	7.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.8%

Public administration 20.0%

Retail trade 11.1%

Transportation & utilities 11.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Construction 3.0%

Manufacturing 3.0%

Other services 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Information 1.5%

Professional & management 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	13.3%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	12.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	24.4%
Government	63.0%
Self-employed	12.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	48.9%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	31.6%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	6.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.4

Poverty

All people 24.7%

Under 18 years 43.2%

18 and over 19.3%

Married-couple families 16.0%

Female-led households 30.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.2%
Retirement income	28.0%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	8.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	29.4%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	23.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.7%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	26.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	19.5%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	63.9%
Visited dentist	53.1%
Cholesterol screening	85.5%
Teeth loss	22.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	25.6%
Public insurance	44.8%
No insurance	39.6%
Uninsured under 19	26.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	310	94.5%
Spanish	5	1.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	320	97.6%
Born in same state	320	97.6%
Born in different state	255	77.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	2.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	37	11.3%
German	14	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	11	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	88.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99922

What city is ZIP code 99922 in?

ZIP code 99922 is primarily assigned to Hydaburg, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99922 in?

ZIP code 99922 falls within Prince Of Wales Hyder County, Alaska.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99922?

25% of residents in ZIP code 99922 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 99922?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 99922 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 99922 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99922?

The median home value in ZIP code 99922 is $128,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 99922 in?

ZIP code 99922 observes the AKST timezone.