PlainZIP

Mekoryuk, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99630

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

191
12/sq mi
$28,542
Median income
$91,700
Median home value
5.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99630 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99630 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mekoryuk, Bethel County, Alaska, home to just 191 residents across 16.5 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Nome time zone.

ZIP 99630 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $28,542 (61% below the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $20,401. Poverty here runs at 13.2%, with unemployment measured at 12.6%. On housing, the median home value is $91,700 (56% below the state average) with median rent at $615 per month, and 80.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.4, and the average commute is 4 minutes. The state and national benchmarks above give 99630's numbers context; they should not be read in isolation.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 99630, Mekoryuk, AK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

191

Population

16.5

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Nome

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99630?

50.4

Median Age

55.4%

Male

44.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 3.1%
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 2.1%
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?

$28,542

Median Household Income

-61% vs state

$20,401

Per Capita Income

13.2%

Poverty Rate

12.6%

Unemployment Rate

3.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 99630 ranks nationally

Mekoryuk, AK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$28,542 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.2%

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

What does housing look like?

145

Total Housing Units

131

Occupied Units

14

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.9%
Renter 19.1%

$91,700

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$615

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 99630, employing approximately 43 people with a combined annual payroll of $351,000.

4

Businesses

43

Employees

$351K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99630 in? ▼
ZIP code 99630 (Mekoryuk) is located in Bethel County, Alaska. Bethel County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bethel-ak.
What is the population of ZIP code 99630? ▼
ZIP code 99630 in Mekoryuk, AK has a population of 191 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99630? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 99630 is $28,542, which is 63% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99630? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 99630 is $91,700, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99630? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 99630 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 94.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99630? ▼
ZIP code 99630 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 43 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99630? ▼
In ZIP code 99630, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.2% 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 99630? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99630 is 3.9 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 99630? ▼
In ZIP code 99630, approximately 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99630? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99630 is 13.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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