ZIP code 99926
Where is ZIP code 99926?
Metlakatla, Alaska
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 99926 belongs to Metlakatla, Alaska in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area. 99926 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Metlakatla post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Alaska Time zone and uses area code 907. About 1,334 people live in the 99926 area, where the median household income is $72,279. The closest ZIP codes are 99950 (Ketchikan, 15.5 mi north), 99901 (Ketchikan, 17.8 mi north) and 99928 (Ward Cove, 19.3 mi north).
| ZIP code | 99926 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Metlakatla |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area |
| Time zone | Alaska Time · now |
| Area code | 907 |
| Coordinates | 55.1215, -131.579 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 999 |
Population and income in 99926
| Population | 1,334 · higher than 76% of Alaska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 10 · higher than 57% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.5 years · higher than 59% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 57% / 43% |
| Median household income | $72,279 · higher than 56% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,199 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 8.7% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $167,600 · lower than 53% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $808 a month |
| Housing units | 538 |
| Households | 475 (2.79 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 68% / 32% |
| Land area | 132.67 sq mi (plus 94.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99926. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 99926
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99950 | Ketchikan, AK | 15.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 99901 | Ketchikan, AK | 17.8 mi N | Standard |
| 99928 | Ward Cove, AK | 19.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 99923 | Hyder, AK | 36.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99922 | Hydaburg, AK | 49.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 99903 | Meyers Chuck, AK | 50.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 99919 | Thorne Bay, AK | 52.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 99921 | Craig, AK | 65.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 99925 | Klawock, AK | 65.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 99918 | Coffman Cove, AK | 73.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 99929 | Wrangell, AK | 95.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 99927 | Point Baker, AK | 116.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 99926 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 99926
PO BOX 123
METLAKATLA AK 99926
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (99926-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 99926?
- 99926 is a Metlakatla, Alaska ZIP code.
- What county is 99926 in?
- ZIP code 99926 is in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 99926 in?
- 99926 is in the Alaska Time zone (America/Metlakatla).
- What area code is 99926?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 99926 use area code 907.
- What is the population of ZIP code 99926?
- About 1,334 people live in ZIP code 99926, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 99926?
- The median household income in 99926 is $72,279 a year, higher than 56% of Alaska ZIP codes.
- Can I use 99926 for a street address?
- No. 99926 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Metlakatla use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 99926?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 99926 are 99950 (Ketchikan, 15.5 miles), 99901 (Ketchikan, 17.8 miles), 99928 (Ward Cove, 19.3 miles) and 99923 (Hyder, 36.6 miles).