ZIP Code 99550 — Port Lions city, AK Demographics & Data

ZIP code 99550 covers Port Lions, AK in Kodiak Island Borough with a population of about 151.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 56.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

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

Port Lions, AK fits a retirement-oriented profile (older median age or known retirement-community context). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.

Median household income in ZIP 99550 is about $51,111 — about 32% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 16.6%; unemployment rate near 7.9%; 0.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 32.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Agriculture, Public administration, and Construction; about 4.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.9 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 67.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $189,100 — about 46% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 88.8% (about 23.3 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 99550 in Port Lions, AK, a household would need roughly $52,000 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 $1,215. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($51,111). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate normals for Port Lions city, AK show little to no average snow.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 6 for ZIP 99550 (Port Lions 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.