ZIP Code 99549 — Port Heiden city, AK Demographics & Data

ZIP code 99549 covers Port Heiden, AK in Lake and Peninsula Borough with a population of about 73.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 29.5 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area code 907; U.S. House district AK-00.

Median household income in ZIP 99549 is about $67,917 — about 10% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 24.7%; unemployment rate near 9.5%.

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Public administration, Retail trade, and Transportation; a mean commute of about 19.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $137,500 — about 60% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 57.9% (about 7.5 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 99549 in Port Heiden, AK, a household would need roughly $38,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $883. That sits below the local median household income ($67,917), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 3 for ZIP 99549 (Port Heiden city, AK) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.