ZIP Code 99836 — Port Alexander city, AK Demographics & Data

ZIP code 99836 covers Port Alexander, AK in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area with a population of about 26.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 46.7 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 99836 is about $37,917 — about 50% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 11.5%; unemployment rate near 36.4%.

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Arts and entertainment and Transportation; a mean commute of about 7.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $112,500 — about 68% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 76.9% (about 11.5 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 99836 in Port Alexander, AK, a household would need roughly $31,000 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 $723. That sits below the local median household income ($37,917), 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.

Climate normals for Port Alexander city, AK show little to no average snow and around 162.0 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1 for ZIP 99836 (Port Alexander 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.