99926 ZIP Code — Metlakatla, AK

Prince Of Wales Hyder County, Alaska

ZIP code 99926 is located in Metlakatla, Alaska, within Prince Of Wales Hyder County. It covers approximately 132.80 square miles and serves a population of 1,465 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99926

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 $163,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,365. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% 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 5 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 99926 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,465

population

132.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99926 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99926

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City	Status
Metlakatla	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,465
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	198

Geography
Land area	132.80 sq mi
Water area	128.87 sq mi
Latitude	55.1450
Longitude	-131.5439
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	44.5%	47.0%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	28.1%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	27.7%	22.3%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,465

Population

People per sq mi

37.9

Median age

$78,365

Median household income

$29,100

Per capita income

$163,900

Median home value

$807

Median monthly rent

77.6%

Home ownership

15.3%

Poverty rate

11.7%

Unemployment

390

Housing units

9.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

107

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	368	25.1%
18 and over	1,097	74.9%
65 and over	226	15.4%
Median age	37.9 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 83.4%

White 7.3%

Two or more races 4.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%

Asian 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.5%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,232	83.4%
White	108	7.3%
Two or more races	68	4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	31	2.1%
Asian	14	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.8%
Other race	7	0.5%
Black or African American	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.5%	47.0%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	28.1%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	27.7%	22.3%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 11.6%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 14.3%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	11.6%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	14.3%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	23.0%
$150k–$200k	8.5%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$78,365

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.4%

$50k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 23.3%

$150k–$200k 20.7%

$200k–$300k 16.1%

$300k–$500k 20.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$163,900
Median rent / month	$807
Owner occupied	77.6%
Renter occupied	22.4%
Vacant	8.8%
Single-family detached	74.1%
Large apartment buildings	4.1%
Mobile homes	9.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	19.8%
1980–1989	18.6%
1970–1979	21.2%
1960–1969	7.3%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	16.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	14.7%
3 bedrooms	41.6%
4 bedrooms	31.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.1%
1 vehicle	38.9%
2 vehicles	39.4%
3 or more	13.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	50.8%
Propane / LP gas	2.2%
Fuel oil	28.4%
Wood	17.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	256	57.3%
Cohabiting couple	23	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	95	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	73	16.3%
Households with children under 18	187	41.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	161	36.0%
Average household size	3.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	29.2%
Married	48.9%	53.4%
Separated	3.3%	1.2%
Widowed	0.9%	4.8%
Divorced	11.1%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 37.3%

Some college, no degree 33.0%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 4.4%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	9.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	42	10.9%
Kindergarten	11	2.9%
Elementary school	183	47.5%
High school	94	24.4%
College / grad school	55	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.8%

Public administration 21.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Retail trade 6.2%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Professional & management 4.5%

Construction 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Manufacturing 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.6%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	27.8%
Government	63.0%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	54.9%
Carpool	29.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.6%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	5.3

Poverty

All people 15.3%

Under 18 years 13.4%

18 and over 16.0%

Married-couple families 10.2%

Female-led households 14.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	12.3%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	14.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	29.8%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	24.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.0%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	18.8%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	64.3%
Visited dentist	52.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.2%
Teeth loss	24.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	85	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.7%
Under 18	12.8%
18–64 years	20.2%
65 and over	61.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.8%
Public insurance	57.1%
No insurance	15.2%
Uninsured under 19	7.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,396	95.3%
Spanish	22	1.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	1.0%
Other languages	3	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,427	97.4%
Born in same state	1,415	96.6%
Born in different state	1,184	80.8%
Foreign born	12	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	38	2.6%
Not a US citizen	24	63.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	48	3.3%
Italian	21	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.5%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99926

What city is ZIP code 99926 in?

ZIP code 99926 is primarily assigned to Metlakatla, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99926 in?

ZIP code 99926 falls within Prince Of Wales Hyder County, Alaska.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 99926?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99926?

15% of residents in ZIP code 99926 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 99926 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 99926 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99926?

The median home value in ZIP code 99926 is $163,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 99926 in?

ZIP code 99926 observes the AKST timezone.