ZIP Code 99627 — McGrath city, AK Demographics & Data

ZIP code 99627 covers McGrath, AK in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area with a population of about 195.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 53.3 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 99627 is about $51,250 — about 32% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 9.8%; unemployment rate near 6.1%; 18.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 15.6 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Public administration, Retail trade, and Transportation; about 2.1% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 13.1 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 92.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $102,200 — about 71% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $534 (about 54% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 74.5% (about 9.1 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 99627 in McGrath, AK, a household would need roughly $28,000 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 $657. That sits below the local median household income ($51,250), 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 8 for ZIP 99627 (McGrath 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.