Zip code 99589: Goodnews Bay, Alaska

Q: What city is zip code 99589?

99589 is assigned to Goodnews Bay, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 99589 in?

99589 is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.

Q: What is the population of 99589?

About 115 people live in 99589, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 99589?

The median household income in 99589 is $26,875.

Q: What zip codes are near 99589?

The closest zip codes to 99589 are 99651, 99655, 99678, 99545, 99578.

Residential delivery areaBethel Census AreaAlaska Time

Population

115

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$27K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$138K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

32.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

248 sq mi

1 people/sq mi

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

About 99589

99589 is a rural zip code in Goodnews Bay, Alaska (Bethel Census Area), covering 248 sq mi of land. About 115 people live here. The median resident is 32.8 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 $26,875 a year, about 33% of the national median of $80,734. 60% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $137,500, or 5.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 3.7 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home; walking is the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; education; and management. 32% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another language, such as Arabic or a Native American language.

How 99589 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 115 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Poverty rate60%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AK 10.1%2nd of 187 in AK
Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AK 66.8%1st of 184 in AK
Residents under 1834.8%
99th
U.S. 22% · AK 24.1%52nd of 187 in AK
Government workers92.7%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AK 25.9%4th of 187 in AK
Unemployment rate8.9%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AK 5.9%94th of 187 in AK
Uninsured rate8.7%
64th
U.S. 8.4% · AK 11%147th of 187 in AK
Housing vacancy5%
33rd
U.S. 10.1% · AK 17.6%172nd of 185 in AK
Income inequality (Gini)0.407
26th
U.S. 0.483 · AK 0.433103rd of 184 in AK
Self-employed workers7.3%
23rd
U.S. 10% · AK 9.9%82nd of 187 in AK
Median age32.8
10th
U.S. 38.9 · AK 35.8110th of 187 in AK
Median home value$137,500
7th
U.S. $332,700 · AK $352,900103rd of 163 in AK
Broadband access78.9%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AK 91.9%132nd of 184 in AK
Diversity index5.1
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · AK 62.8174th of 187 in AK
Population115
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AK 735,706183rd of 187 in AK
Population density1/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AK 1/sq mi159th of 187 in AK
Median household income$26,875
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AK $92,788175th of 176 in AK
Per capita income$11,190
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AK $46,573183rd of 187 in AK
Bachelor's degree or higher0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AK 31.7%181st of 187 in AK
Average commute3.7 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AK 19.4 min171st of 184 in AK
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AK 9.7%165th of 187 in AK
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · AK 10.7%180th of 187 in AK
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AK 7.7%132nd of 187 in AK
Residents 65 and older2.6%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · AK 13.8%174th of 187 in AK
Median earnings per worker$21,875
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AK $54,975177th of 186 in AK
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AK 2.1%83rd of 187 in AK
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AK 10%156th of 187 in AK

Measure	99589	Bethel	AK	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AK
Poverty rateWeakness	60%	25.6%	10.1%	12.5%	99th	2nd of 187
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	61.6%	66.8%	65.2%	99th	1st of 184
Residents under 18	34.8%	34.7%	24.1%	22%	99th	52nd of 187
Government workers	92.7%	49.7%	25.9%	14.5%	99th	4th of 187
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.9%	15.9%	5.9%	5.2%	91st	94th of 187
Uninsured rate	8.7%	12%	11%	8.4%	64th	147th of 187
Housing vacancy	5%	19.7%	17.6%	10.1%	33rd	172nd of 185
Income inequality (Gini)	0.407	0.448	0.433	0.483	26th	103rd of 184
Self-employed workers	7.3%	3.7%	9.9%	10%	23rd	82nd of 187
Median age	32.8	29	35.8	38.9	10th	110th of 187
Median home value	$137,500	$168,100	$352,900	$332,700	7th	103rd of 163
Broadband accessWeakness	78.9%	84.9%	91.9%	91%	4th	132nd of 184
Diversity index	5.1	29.9	62.8	61.4	2nd	174th of 187
Population	115	18,394	735,706	334,922,499	1st	183rd of 187
Population density	1/sq mi	1/sq mi	1/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	159th of 187
Median household incomeWeakness	$26,875	$73,996	$92,788	$80,734	1st	175th of 176
Per capita incomeWeakness	$11,190	$26,543	$46,573	$44,673	1st	183rd of 187
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0%	12.8%	31.7%	35.7%	1st	181st of 187
Average commuteStrength	3.7 min	7.4 min	19.4 min	26.4 min	1st	171st of 184
Work from home	0%	7.1%	9.7%	15.1%	1st	165th of 187
Veterans	0%	6.8%	10.7%	6.2%	1st	180th of 187
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.8%	7.7%	14.1%	1st	132nd of 187
Residents 65 and older	2.6%	8.4%	13.8%	17.2%	1st	174th of 187
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$21,875	$43,145	$54,975	$49,666	1st	177th of 186
Tech workers	0%	0.4%	2.1%	3.8%	1st	83rd of 187
Healthcare workers	0%	8.8%	10%	9.7%	1st	156th of 187

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

15%

Under 5

20%

5–17

18–24

18%

25–34

16%

35–44

13%

45–54

13%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

32.8

Under 18

34.8%

65 and over

2.6%

Race and ethnicity

White3%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American97%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

5.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

97.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

68%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

32%

Households

Households: 38
Average household size: 3
Family households: 73.7%
Married couples: 18.4%
Living alone: 18.4%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 43% / 57%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

42%

$25–50k

45%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

99589

$26,875

Bethel

$73,996

Alaska

$92,788

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$11,190

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

60%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.407

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

99589

$137,500

Bethel

$168,100

Alaska

$352,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

99589

—

Bethel

$1,474

Alaska

$1,419

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

85%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

10%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 40
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 5%
Median year built: 2001
Median rooms: 4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 5.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

59%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

41%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

100%

10–19

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

3.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

24%

Education

22%

Management

17%

Office and admin

10%

Food service

Sales

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Education

29%

Public administration

22%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

17%

Other services

10%

Retail

Admin, support and management

Agriculture and mining

Health care and social assistance

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$21,875

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

92.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	99589	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$19,375	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$33,214	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

29%

High school

61%

Some college

10%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 70.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 78.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 21.1%
No internet access: 7.9%
Without health insurance: 8.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Goodnews Bay
State: Alaska
County: Bethel Census Area
Center point: 59.2373° N, 161.5805° W
Land area: 248 sq mi
Water area: 1.9 sq mi
Time zone: Alaska Time (UTC-9, UTC-8 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Goodnews Bay1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 99589

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
99651	Platinum, AK	21 mi	43	—	—
99655	Quinhagak, AK	37 mi	1,311	$50,208	$94,400
99678	Togiak, AK	39 mi	963	$57,083	$95,000
99545	Kongiganak, AK · PO box	68 mi	—	—	—
99578	Eek, AK	70 mi	174	$45,417	$123,200
99622	Kwigillingok, AK	71 mi	545	$56,250	$108,700
99680	Tuntutuliak, AK	85 mi	514	$44,583	—
99634	Napakiak, AK	101 mi	692	$43,750	—
99559	Bethel, AK	107 mi	7,241	$113,333	$342,400
99621	Kwethluk, AK	108 mi	975	$51,917	$86,700
99552	Akiak, AK	116 mi	377	$78,929	—
99551	Akiachak, AK	117 mi	736	$30,000	$137,500

Questions about 99589

What city is zip code 99589?

99589 is assigned to Goodnews Bay, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 99589 in?

99589 is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.

What is the population of 99589?

About 115 people live in 99589, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 99589 in?

99589 is in Alaska Time.

What is the median household income in 99589?

The median household income in 99589 is $26,875.

What zip codes are near 99589?

The closest zip codes to 99589 are 99651, 99655, 99678, 99545, 99578.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99589, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.