PlainZIP

Akiachak, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99551

Bethel County, Alaska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

627
133/sq mi
$30,000
Median income
$137,500
Median home value
6.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Akiachak pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
133
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99551 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99551 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Akiachak, Bethel County, Alaska, home to just 627 residents across 4.7 square miles, a density of 133 people per square mile, in the Anchorage time zone.

ZIP 99551 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $30,000 (59% below the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $10,486. 51.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 29.7%. The typical home here is valued at $137,500 (35% below the state average); renters pay a median of $708 monthly, and 69.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 24.3, and the average commute is 6 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Bethel County, letting you compare 99551 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 99551, Akiachak, AK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

627

Population

4.7

Area (sq mi)

133

People / sq mi

Anchorage

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99551?

24.3

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 1.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 93.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%
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?

$30,000

Median Household Income

-59% vs state

$10,486

Per Capita Income

51.6%

Poverty Rate

29.7%

Unemployment Rate

5.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 99551 ranks nationally

Akiachak, AK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$30,000 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

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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 40.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.8%

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

What does housing look like?

176

Total Housing Units

162

Occupied Units

14

Vacant Units

4.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.8%
Renter 30.2%

$137,500

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$708

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 99551, employing approximately 146 people with a combined annual payroll of $650,000.

4

Businesses

146

Employees

$650K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
99621 Kwethluk, AK 723 7.9 mi

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Related Areas

Bethel County Akiachak, AK Alaska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99551 in? ▼
ZIP code 99551 (Akiachak) is located in Bethel County, Alaska. Bethel County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bethel-ak.
What is the population of ZIP code 99551? ▼
ZIP code 99551 in Akiachak, AK has a population of 627 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99551? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 99551 is $30,000, which is 61% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99551? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 99551 is $137,500, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99551? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 99551 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 93.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99551? ▼
ZIP code 99551 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 146 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99551? ▼
In ZIP code 99551, 40.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 99551? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99551 is 5.9 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 99551? ▼
In ZIP code 99551, approximately 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99551? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99551 is 51.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.