ZIP Code 99604

ZIP code 99604 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.6 square miles in Hooper Bay, Wade Hampton County, Alaska. The area is home to 1,093 residents, producing a population density of 53 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 99604 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99604 sits at $49,688 (31% below the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $18,420. The poverty rate stands at 22.7% and the unemployment rate at 14.3%. On housing, the median home value is $150,000 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $725 per month, and 66.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99604 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 3.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.8, and the average commute is 5 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 99604 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 →