Chignik Lake, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99548

Lake and Peninsula County, Alaska — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

73
3/sq mi
$80,625
Median income
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chignik Lake pairs an above-median household income, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 37%
household income, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99548 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99548 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 22.8 square miles in Chignik Lake, Lake and Peninsula County, Alaska. The area is home to 73 residents, producing a population density of 3 people per square mile, and falls within the Anchorage time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 99548 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99548 sits at $80,625 (11% above the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $21,715. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 66.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99548 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 2 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 99548 sits relative to Alaska and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 99548, Chignik Lake, AK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

73

Population

22.8

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Anchorage

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 99548?

35.2

Median Age

63.0%

Male

37.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 3.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 63.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 33.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$80,625

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$21,715

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

2.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 99548 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$80,625 Top 37% higher than 63% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

27

Total Housing Units

9

Occupied Units

18

Vacant Units

3.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.7%
Renter 33.3%

1985

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

More ZIP Codes in Lake and Peninsula County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99548 in?
ZIP code 99548 (Chignik Lake) is located in Lake and Peninsula County, Alaska. Lake and Peninsula County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lake-and-peninsula-ak.
What is the population of ZIP code 99548?
ZIP code 99548 in Chignik Lake, AK has a population of 73 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99548?
The median household income in ZIP 99548 is $80,625, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99548?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99548 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 63.0%.
What is the average commute time in ZIP 99548?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99548 is 2.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 99548?
In ZIP code 99548, approximately 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Official Data Resources for Chignik Lake, AK

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.