Zip code 99604: Hooper Bay, Alaska

Q: What city is zip code 99604?

99604 is assigned to Hooper Bay, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 99604 in?

99604 is in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska.

Q: What is the population of 99604?

About 903 people live in 99604, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 99604?

The median household income in 99604 is $49,688.

Q: What zip codes are near 99604?

The closest zip codes to 99604 are 99563, 99662, 99681, 99666, 99637.

Residential delivery areaKusilvak Census AreaAlaska Time

Population

903

Median household income

$50K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$150K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$725/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

27.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

7.5 sq mi

120 people/sq mi

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

About 99604

99604 is a small-town zip code in Hooper Bay, Alaska (Kusilvak Census Area), covering 7.5 sq mi of land. About 903 people live here, or 120 per square mile. The median resident is 27.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $49,688 a year, 38% below the national median of $80,734. 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $150,000, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 66% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $725 a month.

3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 5 minutes each way, and 18% of workers work from home; taxis, motorcycles and other modes are the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; business and finance; and sales. 61% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another language, such as Arabic or a Native American language.

How 99604 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate14.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AK 5.9%62nd of 187 in AK
Residents under 1843.1%
99th
U.S. 22% · AK 24.1%17th of 187 in AK
Government workers33.5%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AK 25.9%108th of 187 in AK
Poverty rate22.7%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AK 10.1%54th of 187 in AK
Housing vacancy12.8%
81st
U.S. 10.1% · AK 17.6%132nd of 185 in AK
Uninsured rate10.4%
73rd
U.S. 8.4% · AK 11%125th of 187 in AK
Work from home18.1%
72nd
U.S. 15.1% · AK 9.7%17th of 187 in AK
Income inequality (Gini)0.443
57th
U.S. 0.483 · AK 0.43358th of 184 in AK
Veterans5.8%
49th
U.S. 6.2% · AK 10.7%114th of 187 in AK
Homeownership rate66%
44th
U.S. 65.2% · AK 66.8%110th of 184 in AK
Foreign-born residents4.3%
25th
U.S. 14.1% · AK 7.7%55th of 187 in AK
Broadband access87.8%
22nd
U.S. 91% · AK 91.9%75th of 184 in AK
Diversity index24.7
18th
U.S. 61.4 · AK 62.8123rd of 187 in AK
Population density120/sq mi
15th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AK 1/sq mi39th of 187 in AK
Median household income$49,688
9th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AK $92,788141st of 176 in AK
Median home value$150,000
9th
U.S. $332,700 · AK $352,90099th of 163 in AK
Median gross rent$725
4th
U.S. $1,413 · AK $1,419123rd of 142 in AK
Rent-burdened renters28.9%
4th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AK 44.6%102nd of 174 in AK
Median earnings per worker$31,738
4th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AK $54,975140th of 186 in AK
Per capita income$18,420
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AK $46,573152nd of 187 in AK
Median age27.8
2nd
U.S. 38.9 · AK 35.8135th of 187 in AK
Population903
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AK 735,70674th of 187 in AK
Bachelor's degree or higher3.2%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AK 31.7%164th of 187 in AK
Average commute5 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AK 19.4 min150th of 184 in AK
Residents 65 and older6.5%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · AK 13.8%151st of 187 in AK
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AK 2.1%128th of 187 in AK
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AK 10%171st of 187 in AK
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · AK 9.9%161st of 187 in AK

Measure	99604	Kusilvak	AK	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AK
Unemployment rateWeakness	14.3%	19.8%	5.9%	5.2%	99th	62nd of 187
Residents under 18	43.1%	42.1%	24.1%	22%	99th	17th of 187
Government workers	33.5%	51.5%	25.9%	14.5%	99th	108th of 187
Poverty rateWeakness	22.7%	32.4%	10.1%	12.5%	89th	54th of 187
Housing vacancy	12.8%	18.3%	17.6%	10.1%	81st	132nd of 185
Uninsured rate	10.4%	11%	11%	8.4%	73rd	125th of 187
Work from home	18.1%	9.2%	9.7%	15.1%	72nd	17th of 187
Income inequality (Gini)	0.443	0.439	0.433	0.483	57th	58th of 184
Veterans	5.8%	4%	10.7%	6.2%	49th	114th of 187
Homeownership rate	66%	69.8%	66.8%	65.2%	44th	110th of 184
Foreign-born residents	4.3%	1.9%	7.7%	14.1%	25th	55th of 187
Broadband access	87.8%	82.5%	91.9%	91%	22nd	75th of 184
Diversity index	24.7	25.2	62.8	61.4	18th	123rd of 187
Population density	120/sq mi	1/sq mi	1/sq mi	95/sq mi	15th	39th of 187
Median household incomeWeakness	$49,688	$51,471	$92,788	$80,734	9th	141st of 176
Median home value	$150,000	$84,300	$352,900	$332,700	9th	99th of 163
Median gross rent	$725	$833	$1,419	$1,413	4th	123rd of 142
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	28.9%	31.8%	44.6%	51.1%	4th	102nd of 174
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$31,738	$31,233	$54,975	$49,666	4th	140th of 186
Per capita incomeWeakness	$18,420	$16,231	$46,573	$44,673	2nd	152nd of 187
Median age	27.8	23.6	35.8	38.9	2nd	135th of 187
Population	903	8,176	735,706	334,922,499	1st	74th of 187
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	3.2%	5.8%	31.7%	35.7%	1st	164th of 187
Average commuteStrength	5 min	6.3 min	19.4 min	26.4 min	1st	150th of 184
Residents 65 and older	6.5%	6.8%	13.8%	17.2%	1st	151st of 187
Tech workers	0%	0.1%	2.1%	3.8%	1st	128th of 187
Healthcare workers	0%	4.4%	10%	9.7%	1st	171st of 187
Self-employed workers	0%	1.5%	9.9%	10%	1st	161st 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

14%

Under 5

29%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

35–44

11%

45–54

15%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

27.8

Under 18

43.1%

65 and over

6.5%

Race and ethnicity

White2%
Black0%
Hispanic9%
Asian0.8%
Native American86%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

24.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

87.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

39%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

59%

Households

Households: 197
Average household size: 4.2
Family households: 80.7%
Married couples: 39.6%
Living alone: 9.1%
Veterans (of adults): 5.8%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

28%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

99604

$49,688

Kusilvak

$51,471

Alaska

$92,788

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$18,420

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

22.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.443

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

99604

$150,000

Kusilvak

$84,300

Alaska

$352,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

99604

$725

Kusilvak

$833

Alaska

$1,419

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

77%

2–4 units

5–19 units

12%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 226
Owner-occupied: 66%
Vacant: 12.8%
Median year built: 1993
Median rooms: 3.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 28.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 28.9%
Home value to income: 3.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

32%

Bicycle

Worked from home

18%

Other

50%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

84%

10–19

16%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

14.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

19%

Business and finance

17%

Sales

17%

Education

13%

Cleaning and personal care

12%

Office and admin

Transportation and moving

Production

Management

Police and fire

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

19%

Professional and technical services

17%

Public administration

17%

Education

15%

Wholesale

12%

Health care and social assistance

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Manufacturing

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$31,738

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

33.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	99604	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$31,303	$74,888
Service	$14,375	$26,804
Sales and office	$32,692	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$112,930	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,250	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

26%

High school

53%

Some college

13%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

0.9%

High school graduate or higher: 74%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.9%
Households with broadband: 87.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 12.7%
No internet access: 10.7%
Without health insurance: 10.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Hooper Bay
State: Alaska
County: Kusilvak Census Area
Center point: 61.5092° N, 166.1115° W
Land area: 7.5 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Alaska Time (UTC-9, UTC-8 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Hooper Bay100% of zip

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

Zip codes near 99604

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
99563	Chevak, AK	25 mi	494	$35,875	$86,200
99662	Scammon Bay, AK	29 mi	440	$41,607	—
99681	Tununak, AK	71 mi	384	$54,306	—
99666	Nunam Iqua, AK	72 mi	0	—	—
99637	Toksook Bay, AK	76 mi	833	$57,083	$66,200
99630	Mekoryuk, AK	79 mi	287	$28,542	$91,700
99690	Nightmute, AK	84 mi	93	$38,929	—
99632	Mountain Village, AK	90 mi	949	$65,078	$50,400
99554	Alakanuk, AK	96 mi	864	$41,607	$76,400
99581	Emmonak, AK	101 mi	966	$57,764	$112,200
99561	Chefornak, AK	113 mi	620	$51,818	$125,000
99614	Kipnuk, AK	128 mi	706	$45,250	$51,000

Questions about 99604

What city is zip code 99604?

99604 is assigned to Hooper Bay, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 99604 in?

99604 is in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska.

What is the population of 99604?

About 903 people live in 99604, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 99604 in?

99604 is in Alaska Time.

What is the median household income in 99604?

The median household income in 99604 is $49,688.

What zip codes are near 99604?

The closest zip codes to 99604 are 99563, 99662, 99681, 99666, 99637.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99604, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.