ZIP Code 99553

ZIP code 99553 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 35.9 square miles in Akutan, Aleutians East County, Alaska. The area is home to 1,027 residents, producing a population density of 29 people per square mile, and falls within the Nome time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 99553 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99553 sits at $35,833 (51% below the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $51,635. The poverty rate stands at 20.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $93,300 (56% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 56.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99553 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 99553 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 →