Zip code 99552: Akiak, Alaska

Q: What city is zip code 99552?

99552 is assigned to Akiak, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 99552 in?

99552 is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.

Q: What is the population of 99552?

About 377 people live in 99552, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 99552?

The median household income in 99552 is $78,929.

Q: What zip codes are near 99552?

The closest zip codes to 99552 are 99551, 99621, 99679, 99559, 99634.

Residential delivery areaBethel Census AreaAlaska Time

Population

377

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$79K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$492/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

24.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

2.2 sq mi

176 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 99552

99552 is a small-town zip code in Akiak, Alaska (Bethel Census Area), covering 2.2 sq mi of land. About 377 people live here, or 176 per square mile. The median resident is 24.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $78,929 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $492 a month.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 5.9 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home; walking is the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in education; cleaning and personal care; and management. 81% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another language, such as Arabic or a Native American language.

How 99552 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 377 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Unemployment rate25.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AK 5.9%29th of 187 in AK
Residents under 1839.5%
99th
U.S. 22% · AK 24.1%37th of 187 in AK
Government workers67.5%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AK 25.9%30th of 187 in AK
Poverty rate21.8%
88th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AK 10.1%56th of 187 in AK
Broadband access94.3%
69th
U.S. 91% · AK 91.9%25th of 184 in AK
Homeownership rate70.5%
55th
U.S. 65.2% · AK 66.8%92nd of 184 in AK
Uninsured rate7.2%
53rd
U.S. 8.4% · AK 11%161st of 187 in AK
Median household income$78,929
49th
U.S. $80,734 · AK $92,78864th of 176 in AK
Veterans3.9%
25th
U.S. 6.2% · AK 10.7%136th of 187 in AK
Housing vacancy4.3%
25th
U.S. 10.1% · AK 17.6%177th of 185 in AK
Population density176/sq mi
19th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AK 1/sq mi32nd of 187 in AK
Diversity index13
6th
U.S. 61.4 · AK 62.8146th of 187 in AK
Median earnings per worker$33,229
6th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AK $54,975133rd of 186 in AK
Residents 65 and older9%
5th
U.S. 17.2% · AK 13.8%127th of 187 in AK
Bachelor's degree or higher11.5%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AK 31.7%115th of 187 in AK
Work from home3.4%
3rd
U.S. 15.1% · AK 9.7%132nd of 187 in AK
Per capita income$19,088
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AK $46,573147th of 187 in AK
Population377
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AK 735,706134th of 187 in AK
Median gross rent$492
1st
U.S. $1,413 · AK $1,419141st of 142 in AK
Median age24.3
1st
U.S. 38.9 · AK 35.8158th of 187 in AK
Average commute5.9 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AK 19.4 min125th of 184 in AK
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AK 7.7%128th of 187 in AK
Rent-burdened renters15.8%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AK 44.6%132nd of 174 in AK
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AK 2.1%81st of 187 in AK
Healthcare workers2.4%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AK 10%124th of 187 in AK
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · AK 9.9%147th of 187 in AK
Income inequality (Gini)0.325
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · AK 0.433171st of 184 in AK

Measure	99552	Bethel	AK	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AK
Unemployment rateWeakness	25.9%	15.9%	5.9%	5.2%	99th	29th of 187
Residents under 18	39.5%	34.7%	24.1%	22%	99th	37th of 187
Government workers	67.5%	49.7%	25.9%	14.5%	99th	30th of 187
Poverty rateWeakness	21.8%	25.6%	10.1%	12.5%	88th	56th of 187
Broadband access	94.3%	84.9%	91.9%	91%	69th	25th of 184
Homeownership rate	70.5%	61.6%	66.8%	65.2%	55th	92nd of 184
Uninsured rate	7.2%	12%	11%	8.4%	53rd	161st of 187
Median household income	$78,929	$73,996	$92,788	$80,734	49th	64th of 176
Veterans	3.9%	6.8%	10.7%	6.2%	25th	136th of 187
Housing vacancy	4.3%	19.7%	17.6%	10.1%	25th	177th of 185
Population density	176/sq mi	1/sq mi	1/sq mi	95/sq mi	19th	32nd of 187
Diversity index	13	29.9	62.8	61.4	6th	146th of 187
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,229	$43,145	$54,975	$49,666	6th	133rd of 186
Residents 65 and older	9%	8.4%	13.8%	17.2%	5th	127th of 187
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11.5%	12.8%	31.7%	35.7%	4th	115th of 187
Work from home	3.4%	7.1%	9.7%	15.1%	3rd	132nd of 187
Per capita incomeWeakness	$19,088	$26,543	$46,573	$44,673	2nd	147th of 187
Population	377	18,394	735,706	334,922,499	1st	134th of 187
Median gross rent	$492	$1,474	$1,419	$1,413	1st	141st of 142
Median age	24.3	29	35.8	38.9	1st	158th of 187
Average commuteStrength	5.9 min	7.4 min	19.4 min	26.4 min	1st	125th of 184
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.8%	7.7%	14.1%	1st	128th of 187
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	15.8%	22.9%	44.6%	51.1%	1st	132nd of 174
Tech workers	0%	0.4%	2.1%	3.8%	1st	81st of 187
Healthcare workers	2.4%	8.8%	10%	9.7%	1st	124th of 187
Self-employed workers	0%	3.7%	9.9%	10%	1st	147th of 187
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.325	0.448	0.433	0.483	1st	171st of 184

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

32%

5–17

12%

18–24

10%

25–34

16%

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

24.3

Under 18

39.5%

65 and over

Race and ethnicity

White5%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American93%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

93.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

19%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

81%

Households

Households: 88
Average household size: 4.3
Family households: 75%
Married couples: 31.8%
Living alone: 20.5%
Veterans (of adults): 3.9%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

17%

$25–50k

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

31%

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

11%

$200k+

Median household income

99552

$78,929

Bethel

$73,996

Alaska

$92,788

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$19,088

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

21.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.325

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

99552

—

Bethel

$168,100

Alaska

$352,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

99552

$492

Bethel

$1,474

Alaska

$1,419

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

100%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 92
Owner-occupied: 70.5%
Vacant: 4.3%
Median year built: 1986
Median rooms: 3.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 15.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

18%

Carpooled

16%

Transit

Walked

55%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

82%

10–19

18%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

5.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

25.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

67.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

25%

Cleaning and personal care

18%

Management

11%

Construction and repair

11%

Sales

10%

Transportation and moving

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Office and admin

Healthcare

Police and fire

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Education

28%

Health care and social assistance

18%

Public administration

17%

Retail

11%

Arts and recreation

Admin, support and management

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$33,229

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

67.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

19.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	99552	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$39,464	$74,888
Service	$11,250	$26,804
Sales and office	$14,375	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$72,500	$49,199
Production and transportation	$19,375	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

19%

High school

53%

Some college

17%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 81.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
Households with broadband: 94.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 22.7%
No internet access: 3.4%
Without health insurance: 7.2%
Limited-English households: 4.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Akiak
State: Alaska
County: Bethel Census Area
Center point: 60.9107° N, 161.2172° W
Land area: 2.2 sq mi
Water area: 0.9 sq mi
Time zone: Alaska Time (UTC-9, UTC-8 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Akiak100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 99552

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
99551	Akiachak, AK	6.3 mi	736	$30,000	$137,500
99621	Kwethluk, AK	11 mi	975	$51,917	$86,700
99679	Tuluksak, AK	16 mi	118	$67,813	—
99559	Bethel, AK	24 mi	7,241	$113,333	$342,400
99634	Napakiak, AK	31 mi	692	$43,750	—
99641	Nunapitchuk, AK	42 mi	618	$43,438	$90,700
99626	Lower Kalskag, AK	51 mi	239	$30,500	$300,000
99607	Kalskag, AK	52 mi	239	$47,917	$241,700
99578	Eek, AK	56 mi	174	$45,417	$123,200
99657	Russian Mission, AK	62 mi	442	$61,875	$130,700
99585	Marshall, AK	72 mi	386	$52,083	$24,800
99655	Quinhagak, AK	84 mi	1,311	$50,208	$94,400

Questions about 99552

What city is zip code 99552?

99552 is assigned to Akiak, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 99552 in?

99552 is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.

What is the population of 99552?

About 377 people live in 99552, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 99552 in?

99552 is in Alaska Time.

What is the median household income in 99552?

The median household income in 99552 is $78,929.

What zip codes are near 99552?

The closest zip codes to 99552 are 99551, 99621, 99679, 99559, 99634.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99552, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.