PlainZIP

Port Alsworth, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99653

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

159
3/sq mi
$67,750
Median income
13.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Port Alsworth pairs a below-median household income, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
31%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99653 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99653 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Port Alsworth, Lake and Peninsula County, Alaska, home to just 159 residents across 58.9 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Anchorage time zone.

ZIP 99653 reports a modest median household income of $67,750 (7% below the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $123,787. Local economic indicators show a 1.5% poverty rate alongside 9.1% unemployment. Housing costs here run - for a typical home value, with rent averaging $850 a month; 31.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is -. Compare these figures to the Alaska and national benchmarks above rather than reading 99653's numbers 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 99653

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Port Alsworth, AK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99653.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 99653, Port Alsworth, 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

159

Population

58.9

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Anchorage

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99653?

33.4

Median Age

74.4%

Male

25.6%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 16.6%
African American 7.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 4.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%

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?

$67,750

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$123,787

Per Capita Income

1.5%

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99653 ranks nationally

Port Alsworth, AK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,750 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 94.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.0%

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

What does housing look like?

69

Total Housing Units

29

Occupied Units

40

Vacant Units

2.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 31.0%
Renter 69.0%

$850

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 99653, employing approximately 115 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,700,000.

14

Businesses

115

Employees

$5.7M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 4 28.6%
Other services (except public administration) 4 28.6%
Transportation and warehousing 3 21.4%

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

Lake and Peninsula County Port Alsworth, AK Alaska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99653 in? ▼
ZIP code 99653 (Port Alsworth) is located in Lake and Peninsula County, Alaska. Lake and Peninsula County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lake-and-peninsula-ak.
What is the population of ZIP code 99653? ▼
ZIP code 99653 in Port Alsworth, AK has a population of 159 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99653? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 99653 is $67,750, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99653? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 99653 is Two or More Ethnicities at 71.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99653? ▼
ZIP code 99653 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 115 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99653? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99653 are: Accommodation and food services (4), Other services (except public administration) (4), Transportation and warehousing (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99653? ▼
In ZIP code 99653, 94.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 99653? ▼
In ZIP code 99653, approximately 31.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 69.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99653? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99653 is 1.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.