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Alakanuk, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99554

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

677
12/sq mi
$41,607
Median income
$76,400
Median home value
1.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99554 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99554 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alakanuk, Wade Hampton County, Alaska, home to just 677 residents across 57.9 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Nome time zone.

ZIP 99554 reports a modest median household income of $41,607 (43% below the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $12,513. Local economic indicators show a 37.8% poverty rate alongside 18.8% unemployment. Housing costs here run $76,400 for a typical home value (64% below the state average), with rent averaging $912 a month; 72.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 1.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.6, and the average commute is -. To put 99554 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Wade Hampton County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 99554, Alakanuk, 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

677

Population

57.9

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Nome

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99554?

21.6

Median Age

56.7%

Male

43.3%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 0.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 87.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.3%
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?

$41,607

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$12,513

Per Capita Income

37.8%

Poverty Rate

18.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99554 ranks nationally

Alakanuk, AK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,607 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.2%

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

What does housing look like?

205

Total Housing Units

193

Occupied Units

12

Vacant Units

4.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.0%
Renter 28.0%

$76,400

Median Home Value

-64% vs state

$912

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 7 business establishments in ZIP 99554, employing approximately 88 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,278,000.

7

Businesses

88

Employees

$2.3M

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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Related Areas

Wade Hampton County Alakanuk, AK Alaska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99554 in? ▼
ZIP code 99554 (Alakanuk) is located in Wade Hampton County, Alaska. Wade Hampton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wade-hampton-ak.
What is the population of ZIP code 99554? ▼
ZIP code 99554 in Alakanuk, AK has a population of 677 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99554? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 99554 is $41,607, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99554? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 99554 is $76,400, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99554? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 99554 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 87.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99554? ▼
ZIP code 99554 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 88 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99554? ▼
In ZIP code 99554, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 1.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 99554? ▼
In ZIP code 99554, approximately 72.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99554? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99554 is 37.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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