99926 ZIP Code – Metlakatla, Alaska
99926 is a ZIP code serving Metlakatla, Alaska in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area with a population of approximately 1,465 residents. At $78,365, the median household income here runs above the Alaska average and near the U.S. average. At $163,900, median home values run below the national average, with 68.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $807 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 78% single-family (decreasing), 7% apartments (decreasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 8.6%, well above the national average. An estimated 15.5% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. About 8.7% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. At 37.8, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 99901, 99903, 99919.
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ZIP 99926 vs. Alaska vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 99926 | AK Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,465 | 3,059 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $78k | $64k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $163k | $187k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $807 | $1,067 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.8 | 37.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.6% | 12.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% | 18.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 8.7% | 17.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 99901 – Ketchikan
- 99903 – Meyers Chuck
- 99919 – Thorne Bay
- 99921 – Craig
- 99922 – Hydaburg
- 99925 – Klawock
- 99918 – Coffman Cove
- 99923 – Hyder
- 99929 – Wrangell
- 99927 – Point Baker
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99901 | KETCHIKAN | 13,913 | $82,763 |
| 99903 | MEYERS CHUCK | 1 | Not provided |
| 99919 | THORNE BAY | 564 | $64,135 |
| 99921 | CRAIG | 1,727 | $59,219 |
| 99922 | HYDABURG | 328 | $53,125 |