ZIP Code 99589

ZIP code 99589 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.7 square miles in Goodnews Bay, Bethel County, Alaska. The area is home to 243 residents, producing a population density of 32 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 99589 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99589 sits at $26,875 (63% below the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $11,190. The poverty rate stands at 60.0% and the unemployment rate at 8.9%. On housing, the median home value is $137,500 (35% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99589 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.8, and the average commute is 4 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bethel County, so you can benchmark 99589 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →