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Port Protection, AK
Census-designated place in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99927.
Population
27
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
7
ZIP codes
1
Port Protection and its ZIP codes
Port Protection at a glance
- Port Protection is about 5.7 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area. PPP loans are for Port Protection.
Unemployment rate
7.2%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,379
2,131 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,996
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$101M
FY 2026, $17,590 per person
PPP loans
$72.9K
5 loans, 9 jobs reported
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area economyFederal spendingPPP loans
Environment and hazard risk
Port Protection, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
69
Countywide, mostly high wind
July high / Jan low
60° / 31°F
82.3 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Port Protection
1 in or overlapping Port Protection. Population shown
Cities near Port Protection
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Point BakerCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Whale PassCity | 23 mi | 19.9 |
| Edna BayCity | 25 mi | 21.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Port Protection, AK in?
- Port Protection is in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Port Protection, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Port Protection include 99927.
- What is the population of Port Protection, AK?
- About 27 people live in Port Protection, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Port Protection?
- Nearby places include Point Baker (1.6 mi), Whale Pass (23 mi), Edna Bay (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023