The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 99922 sells for about $150,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 180 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 99922
The housing market in 99922 is extremely limited and stable, characterized by low transaction volume and minimal inventory. Prices remain modest, reflecting the remote nature of the Hydaburg community and its reliance on local industry. No significant price fluctuations or development activity were identified for this period.
This area is best suited for those seeking a remote, culturally rich lifestyle in Southeast Alaska, such as local workers or those with strong ties to the Hydaburg community.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 180 days on market with 12.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.0% · poverty 18.0% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 99922, Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK
The area is subject to significant environmental risks including heavy rainfall, potential flooding, and high wind events common to Southeast Alaska.
Economic activity is primarily driven by local government, fishing, and tribal operations in Hydaburg; development is limited by geography and infrastructure constraints.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alaska) — Municipal Property Tax: Tax is calculated as (Assessed Value - Exemptions) * Mill Rate. Municipalities are authorized to levy taxes and impose liens for enforcement. Exemptions include mandatory state-required exemptions (e.g., for certain residents) and optional local exemptions. State (Alaska) — Mandatory Property Tax Exemptions: Exemption of the first $150,000 of assessed value from municipal property taxation. State (Alaska) — Municipal Property Tax: Tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value of the property by the local mill rate. State law mandates a mandatory exemption of the first $150,000 of assessed value for senior citizens (65+) and disabled veterans (50%+ service-connected disability). State (Alaska) — Optional Municipal Residential / Homestead Exemption Authorization: Allows municipal taxing bodies to exempt a percentage of the assessed value (commonly up to 20%, often capped at $50,000, as implemented in jurisdictions like Anchorage) for owner-occupied primary residences. State (Alaska) — Statewide Senior Citizen and Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption: Mandates that municipalities exempt the first $150,000 of assessed property value from ad valorem taxation. Formula: Taxable Value = Max(0, Assessed Value - $150,000).
The area offers access to remote wilderness, fishing, and traditional Haida cultural sites, with limited commercial shopping or developed recreational facilities.
The rental market is extremely thin with very low turnover and limited inventory, primarily serving local residents.
The economy is anchored by the Hydaburg Cooperative Association and local government services, with a heavy reliance on the regional fishing industry.
Parcels are served by the Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area administrative structures and local utility cooperatives.
Insurance availability is constrained by the remote location and high hazard exposure, often requiring specialized coverage.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Features historic totem poles and cultural heritage.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.