Egegik, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99579

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

109
2/sq mi
$24,250
Median income
34.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Egegik pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99579 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99579 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 68.1 square miles in Egegik, Lake and Peninsula County, Alaska. The area is home to 109 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the Anchorage time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 99579 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99579 sits at $24,250 (67% below the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $78,594. The poverty rate stands at 3.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 54.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99579 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 99579 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 →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 99579, Egegik, AK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

109

Population

68.1

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Anchorage

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99579?

42.2

Median Age

88.9%

Male

11.1%

Female

22.2%

Foreign-Born

White 37.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 35.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 13.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.8%
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?

$24,250

Median Household Income

-67% vs state

$78,594

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99579 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$24,250 1st percentile higher than 1% 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 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.6%

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

What does housing look like?

253

Total Housing Units

11

Occupied Units

242

Vacant Units

1.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.5%
Renter 45.5%

1983

Median Year Built

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99579 in?
ZIP code 99579 (Egegik) 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 99579?
ZIP code 99579 in Egegik, AK has a population of 109 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99579?
The median household income in ZIP 99579 is $24,250, which is 68% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99579?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99579 is White at 37.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99579?
In ZIP code 99579, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.6% 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 99579?
In ZIP code 99579, approximately 54.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99579?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99579 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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