99923 ZIP Code — Hyder, AK
Prince Of Wales Hyder County, Alaska
ZIP code 99923 is located in Hyder, Alaska, within Prince Of Wales Hyder County. It covers approximately 17.34 square miles and serves a population of 25 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
25
population
17.34
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99923 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99923
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99923. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hyder | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 25 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 198 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 17.34 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 55.5828 |
| Longitude | -131.1193 |
| 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 | 100.0% | 47.0% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 28.1% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 22.3% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.6% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
25
Population
1
People per sq mi
0.0
Median age
$0
Median household income
$0
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
68
Housing units
64.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
9
65–74
16
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 25 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 25 | 100.0% |
| Median age | 0.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 100.0% | 47.0% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 28.1% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 22.3% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.6% | 8.8% |
$35k–$50k
100.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $35k–$50k | 100.0% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$100k–$150k
36.0%
$200k–$300k
64.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 63.2% |
| Single-family detached | 45.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 27.9% |
| Median rooms | 3.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 27.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 26.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 55.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 7.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 64.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Fuel oil | 36.0% |
| Wood | 64.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 9 | 36.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 16 | 64.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 25 | 100.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
36.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
64.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 64.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
64.0%
Retail trade
36.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 64.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 36.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 36.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 64.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 0.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 100.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.0% |
| High blood pressure | 36.4% |
| High cholesterol | 37.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| Arthritis | 26.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 8.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.0% |
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 17.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.3% |
| Depression | 15.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.5% |
| Poor mental health | 9.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 9.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.4% |
| Visited dentist | 71.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.4% |
| Teeth loss | 8.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 9 | 36.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 36.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 36.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 36.0% |
| Public insurance | 100.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 25 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 0 | 0.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 100.0% |
| Internet access | 64.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99923
What city is ZIP code 99923 in?
ZIP code 99923 is primarily assigned to Hyder, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99923 in?
ZIP code 99923 falls within Prince Of Wales Hyder County, Alaska.
Does ZIP code 99923 have an older population?
100% of residents in ZIP code 99923 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 99923 have a large veteran population?
36% of civilians in ZIP code 99923 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 99923?
64% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 99923 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 99923 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 99923 in?
ZIP code 99923 observes the AKST timezone.