ZIP Code 99622

ZIP code 99622 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 40.1 square miles in Kwigillingok, Bethel County, Alaska. The area is home to 321 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 99622 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99622 sits at $56,250 (22% below the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $15,628. The poverty rate stands at 17.0% and the unemployment rate at 22.4%. On housing, the median home value is $108,700 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $553 per month, and 70.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99622 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 4.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.8, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 99622 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 →