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ZIP Code 99590

Yukon-Koyukuk County, Alaska — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

194
7/sq mi
$46,250
Median income
$114,300
Median home value
5.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99590 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99590 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.5 square miles in Grayling, Yukon-Koyukuk County, Alaska. The area is home to 194 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 99590 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99590 sits at $46,250 (36% below the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $23,477. The poverty rate stands at 31.2% and the unemployment rate at 15.1%. On housing, the median home value is $114,300 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $875 per month, and 70.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99590 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 4 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 99590 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 99590, Grayling, 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

194

Population

28.5

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Anchorage

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99590?

38.4

Median Age

58.4%

Male

41.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 1.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 94.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
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?

$46,250

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$23,477

Per Capita Income

31.2%

Poverty Rate

15.1%

Unemployment Rate

4.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 99590 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,250 10th percentile higher than 10% 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 56.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.0%

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

What does housing look like?

88

Total Housing Units

77

Occupied Units

11

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.1%
Renter 29.9%

$114,300

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$875

Median Rent

1982

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 99590 in?
ZIP code 99590 (Grayling) is located in Yukon-Koyukuk County, Alaska. Yukon-Koyukuk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/yukon-koyukuk-ak.
What is the population of ZIP code 99590?
ZIP code 99590 in Grayling, AK has a population of 194 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99590?
The median household income in ZIP 99590 is $46,250, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99590?
The median home value in ZIP 99590 is $114,300, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99590?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99590 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 94.8%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99590?
In ZIP code 99590, 56.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 99590?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99590 is 4.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 99590?
In ZIP code 99590, approximately 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99590?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99590 is 31.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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