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Chignik Lagoon, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99565

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

78
2/sq mi
$71,875
Median income
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99565 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99565 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chignik Lagoon, Lake and Peninsula County, Alaska, home to just 78 residents across 35.5 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Anchorage time zone.

ZIP 99565 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,875 (1% below the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $35,983. The poverty rate stands at 17.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is - with median rent at - per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lake and Peninsula County, letting you compare 99565 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 99565, Chignik Lagoon, 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

78

Population

35.5

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Anchorage

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99565?

55.8

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 24.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 44.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 31.0%
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?

$71,875

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$35,983

Per Capita Income

17.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99565 ranks nationally

Chignik Lagoon, AK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,875 Top 50% higher than 50% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 44.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%

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

What does housing look like?

65

Total Housing Units

12

Occupied Units

53

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1982

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 99565, employing approximately 4 people with a combined annual payroll of $180,000.

5

Businesses

4

Employees

$180K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 60.0%

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
99564 Chignik, AK 91 4.5 mi

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Related Areas

Lake and Peninsula County Chignik Lagoon, AK Alaska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99565 in? ▼
ZIP code 99565 (Chignik Lagoon) 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 99565? ▼
ZIP code 99565 in Chignik Lagoon, AK has a population of 78 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99565? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 99565 is $71,875, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99565? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 99565 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 44.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99565? ▼
ZIP code 99565 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 4 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99565? ▼
In ZIP code 99565, 44.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99565? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99565 is 17.2% 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.