ZIP Code 99643 — Old Harbor city, AK Demographics & Data

ZIP code 99643 covers Old Harbor, AK in Kodiak Island Borough with a population of about 186.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 33.0 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 99643 is about $31,250 — about 58% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 55.4%; unemployment rate near 29.3%; 6.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 27.6 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Public administration, Wholesale trade, and Agriculture; about 10.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 4.8 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 43.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $95,000 — about 73% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $481 (about 59% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 65.9% (roughly in line with the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 99643 in Old Harbor, AK, a household would need roughly $26,000 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 $610. That sits below the local median household income ($31,250), 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.

Climate normals for Old Harbor city, AK show little to no average snow and around 78.3 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 7 for ZIP 99643 (Old Harbor 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.