Bethel, AK · standard
ZIP Code 99559
Bethel, Alaska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,632
- 51/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $113,333
- Median income Above-median income area
- $342,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 22.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bethel pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 51
- people per sq mi
- 49%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99559 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 99559 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bethel, Bethel, Alaska, home to 7,632 residents across 149.9 square miles, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the Anchorage time zone.
ZIP 99559 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,333 (56% above the average Alaska ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,667. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 9.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $342,400 (63% above the average Alaska ZIP), with only 49.3% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,662.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bethel, so 99559 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 99559
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bethel, AK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99559.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 99559, Bethel, 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
7,632
Population
149.9
Area (sq mi)
51
People / sq mi
Anchorage
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99559?
31.2
Median Age
56.1%
Male
43.9%
Female
4.1%
Foreign-Born
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?
$113,333
Median Household Income
+56% vs state ZIP avg
$40,667
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 99559 ranks among Alaska ZIPs
Bethel, AK household income vs. every Alaska ZIP code
Median household income among 197 reporting Alaska ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$113,333 Top 8% higher than 92% of 197 Alaska ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,744housing units
2,744
Total Housing Units
2,274
Occupied Units
470
Vacant Units
2.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$342,400
Median Home Value
+63% vs state ZIP avg
$1,662
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 127 business establishments in ZIP 99559, employing approximately 1,643 people with a combined annual payroll of $125,133,000.
127
Businesses
1,643
Employees
$125.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 19 | 15.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 11.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 10.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 10.2% |
| Construction | 11 | 8.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 8.7% |
| Information | 9 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 4.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 99559 vs 99634 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99634 | Napakiak, AK | 354 | 3.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99559, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,632 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 99559 in?
ZIP code 99559 (Bethel) is located in Bethel, Alaska. Bethel contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bethel-ak.
What is the population of ZIP code 99559?
ZIP code 99559 in Bethel, AK has a population of 7,632 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99559?
The median household income in ZIP 99559 is $113,333, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99559?
The median home value in ZIP 99559 is $342,400, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99559?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99559 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 69.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99559?
ZIP code 99559 has 127 business establishments employing approximately 1,643 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99559?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99559 are: Retail trade (19), Accommodation and food services (14), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99559?
In ZIP code 99559, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% 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 99559?
In ZIP code 99559, approximately 49.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99559?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99559 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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