Saint George Island, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99591

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

102
1/sq mi
$95,000
Median home value
31.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saint George Island pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99591 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99591 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 92.7 square miles in Saint George Island, Aleutians West County, Alaska. The area is home to 102 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Nome time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 99591 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99591 sits at , while per-capita income is $8,846. The poverty rate stands at 70.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $95,000 (55% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 71.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99591 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.6, and the average commute is 10 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 99591 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 99591, Saint George Island, 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

102

Population

92.7

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Nome

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99591?

27.6

Median Age

60.0%

Male

40.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 0.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 91.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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?

$8,846

Per Capita Income

70.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

10.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.0%

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

What does housing look like?

31

Total Housing Units

7

Occupied Units

24

Vacant Units

10.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.4%
Renter 28.6%

$95,000

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

1979

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 99591 in?
ZIP code 99591 (Saint George Island) is located in Aleutians West County, Alaska. Aleutians West County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/aleutians-west-ak.
What is the population of ZIP code 99591?
ZIP code 99591 in Saint George Island, AK has a population of 102 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99591?
The median home value in ZIP 99591 is $95,000, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99591?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99591 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 91.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99591?
In ZIP code 99591, 71.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.0% 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 99591?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99591 is 10.3 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 99591?
In ZIP code 99591, approximately 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99591?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99591 is 70.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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