Zip code 99627: Mc Grath, Alaska
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 99627
99627 is a rural zip code in Mc Grath, Alaska (Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area), covering 6,659 sq mi of land. About 255 people live here. The median resident is 39.1 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 $59,063 a year, 27% below the national median of $80,734. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $112,500, or 1.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,014 a month.
19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 9.7 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; construction and repair; and sales.
How 99627 compares
Only about 255 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.
- Housing vacancy44.7%99thU.S. 10.1% · AK 17.6%38th of 185 in AK
- 99thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · AK 44.6%9th of 174 in AK
- 98thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AK 11%16th of 187 in AK
- Government workers28.4%97thU.S. 14.5% · AK 25.9%130th of 187 in AK
- Veterans11.2%93rdU.S. 6.2% · AK 10.7%52nd of 187 in AK
- Diversity index68.590thU.S. 61.4 · AK 62.817th of 187 in AK
- 90thU.S. 17.2% · AK 13.8%23rd of 187 in AK
- 67thU.S. 10% · AK 9.9%48th of 187 in AK
- Homeownership rate74.8%66thU.S. 65.2% · AK 66.8%75th of 184 in AK
- Per capita income$42,69657thU.S. $44,673 · AK $46,57366th of 187 in AK
- Median earnings per worker$50,39557thU.S. $49,666 · AK $54,97570th of 186 in AK
- Work from home13.2%52ndU.S. 15.1% · AK 9.7%31st of 187 in AK
- Median age39.150thU.S. 38.9 · AK 35.865th of 187 in AK
- 26thU.S. 0.483 · AK 0.433102nd of 184 in AK
- Median gross rent$1,01422ndU.S. $1,413 · AK $1,41981st of 142 in AK
- Median household income$59,06319thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AK $92,788114th of 176 in AK
- 19thU.S. 22% · AK 24.1%150th of 187 in AK
- Poverty rate5.9%18thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · AK 10.1%159th of 187 in AK
- 17thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AK 31.7%89th of 187 in AK
- 7thU.S. 14.1% · AK 7.7%107th of 187 in AK
- Median home value$112,5004thU.S. $332,700 · AK $352,900116th of 163 in AK
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 5.2% · AK 5.9%170th of 187 in AK
- Population2551stU.S. 334,922,499 · AK 735,706147th of 187 in AK
- Population density0/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · AK 1/sq mi185th of 187 in AK
- Average commute9.7 min1stStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AK 19.4 min83rd of 184 in AK
- Broadband access65.9%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · AK 91.9%161st of 184 in AK
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · AK 2.1%178th of 187 in AK
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · AK 10%121st of 187 in AK
| Measure | 99627 | Yukon-Koyukuk | AK | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in AK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing vacancy | 44.7% | 38.3% | 17.6% | 10.1% | 38th of 185 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 76.5% | 23.8% | 44.6% | 51.1% | 9th of 174 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 27% | 24.5% | 11% | 8.4% | 16th of 187 | |
| Government workers | 28.4% | 51.9% | 25.9% | 14.5% | 130th of 187 | |
| Veterans | 11.2% | 7.5% | 10.7% | 6.2% | 52nd of 187 | |
| Diversity index | 68.5 | 51.8 | 62.8 | 61.4 | 17th of 187 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 24.3% | 17.3% | 13.8% | 17.2% | 23rd of 187 | |
| Self-employed workers | 10.8% | 5.1% | 9.9% | 10% | 48th of 187 | |
| Homeownership rate | 74.8% | 69.9% | 66.8% | 65.2% | 75th of 184 | |
| Per capita income | $42,696 | $33,669 | $46,573 | $44,673 | 66th of 187 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $50,395 | $42,596 | $54,975 | $49,666 | 70th of 186 | |
| Work from home | 13.2% | 8.8% | 9.7% | 15.1% | 31st of 187 | |
| Median age | 39.1 | 37.8 | 35.8 | 38.9 | 65th of 187 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.407 | 0.443 | 0.433 | 0.483 | 102nd of 184 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,014 | $1,084 | $1,419 | $1,413 | 81st of 142 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $59,063 | $55,741 | $92,788 | $80,734 | 114th of 176 | |
| Residents under 18 | 18% | 26.3% | 24.1% | 22% | 150th of 187 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 5.9% | 16% | 10.1% | 12.5% | 159th of 187 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 18.5% | 16% | 31.7% | 35.7% | 89th of 187 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.2% | 3.1% | 7.7% | 14.1% | 107th of 187 | |
| Median home value | $112,500 | $98,500 | $352,900 | $332,700 | 116th of 163 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1.3% | 5.4% | 5.9% | 5.2% | 170th of 187 | |
| Population | 255 | 5,195 | 735,706 | 334,922,499 | 147th of 187 | |
| Population density | 0/sq mi | 0/sq mi | 1/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 185th of 187 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 9.7 min | 11 min | 19.4 min | 26.4 min | 83rd of 184 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 65.9% | 64.2% | 91.9% | 91% | 161st of 184 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 0.1% | 2.1% | 3.8% | 178th of 187 | |
| Healthcare workers | 2.7% | 5% | 10% | 9.7% | 121st 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
Race and ethnicity
- White29%
- Black0%
- Hispanic4%
- Asian0%
- Native American39%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial28%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 135
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Family households
- 61.5%
- Married couples
- 41.5%
- Living alone
- 32.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 11.2%
- Male / female
- 45% / 55%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 244
- Owner-occupied
- 74.8%
- Vacant
- 44.7%
- Median year built
- 1979
- Median rooms
- 3.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 76.5%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 41.2%
- Home value to income
- 1.9× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 99627 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $60,781 | $74,888 |
| Service | $14,250 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $43,750 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $110,125 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $29,583 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 90.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 8.7%
- Households with broadband
- 65.9%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 13.3%
- No internet access
- 32.6%
- Without health insurance
- 27%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
Zip codes near 99627
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99675 | Takotna, AK | 60 mi | $66,000 |
| 99691 | Nikolai, AK | 65 mi | — |
| 99757 | Lake Minchumina, AK | 67 mi | — |
| 99741 | Galena, AK | 108 mi | $87,875 |
| 99768 | Ruby, AK | 122 mi | — |
| 99777 | Tanana, AK | 136 mi | $83,036 |
| 99557 | Aniak, AK | 145 mi | $74,286 |
| 99656 | Red Devil, AK | 146 mi | — |
| 99667 | Skwentna, AK | 150 mi | $63,750 |
| 99668 | Sleetmute, AK | 154 mi | — |
| 99746 | Huslia, AK | 157 mi | $30,417 |
| 99745 | Hughes, AK | 173 mi | — |
Questions about 99627
What city is zip code 99627?
99627 is assigned to Mc Grath, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 99627 in?
99627 is in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of 99627?
About 255 people live in 99627, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 99627 in?
99627 is in Alaska Time.
What is the median household income in 99627?
The median household income in 99627 is $59,063.
What zip codes are near 99627?
The closest zip codes to 99627 are 99675, 99691, 99757, 99741, 99768.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99627, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.