ZIP Code 99653

ZIP code 99653 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 58.9 square miles in Port Alsworth, Lake and Peninsula County, Alaska. The area is home to 159 residents, producing a population density of 3 people per square mile, and falls within the Anchorage time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 99653 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99653 sits at $67,750 (7% below the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $123,787. The poverty rate stands at 1.5% and the unemployment rate at 9.1%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at $850 per month, and 31.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99653 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 99653 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 →