Zip code 99622: Kwigillingok, Alaska

Q: What city is zip code 99622?

99622 is assigned to Kwigillingok, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 99622 in?

99622 is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.

Q: What is the population of 99622?

About 545 people live in 99622, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 99622?

The median household income in 99622 is $56,250.

Q: What zip codes are near 99622?

The closest zip codes to 99622 are 99545, 99614, 99680, 99561, 99578.

Residential delivery areaBethel Census AreaAlaska Time

Population

545

Median household income

$56K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$109K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$553/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

26.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

24 sq mi

23 people/sq mi

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

About 99622

99622 is a rural zip code in Kwigillingok, Alaska (Bethel Census Area), covering 24 sq mi of land. About 545 people live here, or 23 per square mile. The median resident is 26.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $56,250 a year, 30% below the national median of $80,734. 17% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $108,700, or 1.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 70% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $553 a month.

5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 5.5 minutes each way, and 2% 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 education; office and administrative support; and management. 99% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another language, such as Arabic or a Native American language.

How 99622 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate22.4%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AK 5.9%36th of 187 in AK
Residents under 1833.6%
99th
U.S. 22% · AK 24.1%58th of 187 in AK
Government workers68.2%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AK 25.9%29th of 187 in AK
Uninsured rate15%
88th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AK 11%75th of 187 in AK
Poverty rate17%
77th
U.S. 12.5% · AK 10.1%74th of 187 in AK
Housing vacancy11.2%
76th
U.S. 10.1% · AK 17.6%140th of 185 in AK
Veterans6.6%
61st
U.S. 6.2% · AK 10.7%102nd of 187 in AK
Homeownership rate70.4%
54th
U.S. 65.2% · AK 66.8%93rd of 184 in AK
Income inequality (Gini)0.428
44th
U.S. 0.483 · AK 0.43374th of 184 in AK
Median household income$56,250
15th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AK $92,788123rd of 176 in AK
Residents 65 and older8.6%
4th
U.S. 17.2% · AK 13.8%132nd of 187 in AK
Population density23/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · AK 1/sq mi82nd of 187 in AK
Median home value$108,700
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · AK $352,900120th of 163 in AK
Broadband access78.5%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AK 91.9%138th of 184 in AK
Healthcare workers4.6%
3rd
U.S. 9.7% · AK 10%95th of 187 in AK
Median age26.8
2nd
U.S. 38.9 · AK 35.8146th of 187 in AK
Population545
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AK 735,706110th of 187 in AK
Per capita income$15,628
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AK $46,573160th of 187 in AK
Median gross rent$553
1st
U.S. $1,413 · AK $1,419137th of 142 in AK
Bachelor's degree or higher4.5%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AK 31.7%154th of 187 in AK
Average commute5.5 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AK 19.4 min134th of 184 in AK
Work from home2.3%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AK 9.7%149th of 187 in AK
Diversity index1.8
1st
U.S. 61.4 · AK 62.8182nd of 187 in AK
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AK 7.7%136th of 187 in AK
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AK 44.6%149th of 174 in AK
Median earnings per worker$24,659
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AK $54,975167th of 186 in AK
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AK 2.1%88th of 187 in AK
Self-employed workers1.2%
1st
U.S. 10% · AK 9.9%140th of 187 in AK

Measure	99622	Bethel	AK	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AK
Unemployment rateWeakness	22.4%	15.9%	5.9%	5.2%	99th	36th of 187
Residents under 18	33.6%	34.7%	24.1%	22%	99th	58th of 187
Government workers	68.2%	49.7%	25.9%	14.5%	99th	29th of 187
Uninsured rateWeakness	15%	12%	11%	8.4%	88th	75th of 187
Poverty rate	17%	25.6%	10.1%	12.5%	77th	74th of 187
Housing vacancy	11.2%	19.7%	17.6%	10.1%	76th	140th of 185
Veterans	6.6%	6.8%	10.7%	6.2%	61st	102nd of 187
Homeownership rate	70.4%	61.6%	66.8%	65.2%	54th	93rd of 184
Income inequality (Gini)	0.428	0.448	0.433	0.483	44th	74th of 184
Median household incomeWeakness	$56,250	$73,996	$92,788	$80,734	15th	123rd of 176
Residents 65 and older	8.6%	8.4%	13.8%	17.2%	4th	132nd of 187
Population density	23/sq mi	1/sq mi	1/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	82nd of 187
Median home value	$108,700	$168,100	$352,900	$332,700	3rd	120th of 163
Broadband accessWeakness	78.5%	84.9%	91.9%	91%	3rd	138th of 184
Healthcare workers	4.6%	8.8%	10%	9.7%	3rd	95th of 187
Median age	26.8	29	35.8	38.9	2nd	146th of 187
Population	545	18,394	735,706	334,922,499	1st	110th of 187
Per capita incomeWeakness	$15,628	$26,543	$46,573	$44,673	1st	160th of 187
Median gross rent	$553	$1,474	$1,419	$1,413	1st	137th of 142
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	4.5%	12.8%	31.7%	35.7%	1st	154th of 187
Average commuteStrength	5.5 min	7.4 min	19.4 min	26.4 min	1st	134th of 184
Work from home	2.3%	7.1%	9.7%	15.1%	1st	149th of 187
Diversity index	1.8	29.9	62.8	61.4	1st	182nd of 187
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.8%	7.7%	14.1%	1st	136th of 187
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	22.9%	44.6%	51.1%	1st	149th of 174
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$24,659	$43,145	$54,975	$49,666	1st	167th of 186
Tech workers	0%	0.4%	2.1%	3.8%	1st	88th of 187
Self-employed workers	1.2%	3.7%	9.9%	10%	1st	140th 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

12%

Under 5

22%

5–17

14%

18–24

14%

25–34

35–44

45–54

13%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

26.8

Under 18

33.6%

65 and over

8.6%

Race and ethnicity

White0.7%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American99%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.2%

Diversity index

1.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

99.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

0.7%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

99%

Households

Households: 135
Average household size: 4
Family households: 94.1%
Married couples: 51.1%
Living alone: 5.2%
Veterans (of adults): 6.6%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

30%

$25–50k

13%

$50–75k

24%

$75–100k

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

99622

$56,250

Bethel

$73,996

Alaska

$92,788

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$15,628

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

17%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.428

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

99622

$108,700

Bethel

$168,100

Alaska

$352,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

99622

$553

Bethel

$1,474

Alaska

$1,419

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

99%

2–4 units

0.7%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 152
Owner-occupied: 70.4%
Vacant: 11.2%
Median year built: 1991
Median rooms: 4.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

30%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

50%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

83%

10–19

15%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

5.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

22.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

58.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

20%

Office and admin

13%

Management

12%

Cleaning and personal care

11%

Sales

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Construction and repair

Healthcare

Production

Transportation and moving

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Education

31%

Public administration

24%

Retail

12%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Admin, support and management

Other services

Agriculture and mining

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$24,659

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

1.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

68.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

13.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	99622	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$38,125	$74,888
Service	$24,167	$26,804
Sales and office	$9,750	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$7,917	$49,199
Production and transportation	$48,438	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

53%

Some college

20%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 81.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 78.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 18.5%
No internet access: 16.3%
Without health insurance: 15%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Kwigillingok
State: Alaska
County: Bethel Census Area
Center point: 59.8776° N, 163.1773° W
Land area: 24 sq mi
Water area: under 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

Kwigillingok (unincorporated)100% of zip

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

Zip codes near 99622

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
99545	Kongiganak, AK · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
99614	Kipnuk, AK	32 mi	706	$45,250	$51,000
99680	Tuntutuliak, AK	37 mi	514	$44,583	—
99561	Chefornak, AK	42 mi	620	$51,818	$125,000
99578	Eek, AK	46 mi	174	$45,417	$123,200
99655	Quinhagak, AK	46 mi	1,311	$50,208	$94,400
99634	Napakiak, AK	69 mi	692	$43,750	—
99690	Nightmute, AK	70 mi	93	$38,929	—
99589	Goodnews Bay, AK	71 mi	115	$26,875	$137,500
99609	Kasigluk, AK	72 mi	698	$60,833	$63,500
99641	Nunapitchuk, AK	73 mi	618	$43,438	$90,700
99559	Bethel, AK	76 mi	7,241	$113,333	$342,400

Questions about 99622

What city is zip code 99622?

99622 is assigned to Kwigillingok, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 99622 in?

99622 is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.

What is the population of 99622?

About 545 people live in 99622, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 99622 in?

99622 is in Alaska Time.

What is the median household income in 99622?

The median household income in 99622 is $56,250.

What zip codes are near 99622?

The closest zip codes to 99622 are 99545, 99614, 99680, 99561, 99578.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99622, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.