Zip code 99628: Manokotak, Alaska
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 99628
99628 is a rural zip code in Manokotak, Alaska (Dillingham Census Area), covering 80 sq mi of land. About 679 people live here, or 9 per square mile. The median resident is 27.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $50,625 a year, 37% below the national median of $80,734. 25% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $86,700, or 1.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 69% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $763 a month.
19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 7.6 minutes each way, and 1% of workers work from home; walking is the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in police and fire protection; education; and office and administrative support. 89% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another language, such as Arabic or a Native American language.
How 99628 compares
- Housing vacancy41.2%99thU.S. 10.1% · AK 17.6%43rd of 185 in AK
- Residents under 1833.9%99thU.S. 22% · AK 24.1%56th of 187 in AK
- 99thU.S. 14.5% · AK 25.9%20th of 187 in AK
- Unemployment rate10.2%94thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AK 5.9%84th of 187 in AK
- Poverty rate25%92ndWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AK 10.1%47th of 187 in AK
- 91stWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · AK 44.6%15th of 174 in AK
- Uninsured rate12.5%82ndWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AK 11%100th of 187 in AK
- 70thU.S. 0.483 · AK 0.43341st of 184 in AK
- Homeownership rate69.3%52ndU.S. 65.2% · AK 66.8%98th of 184 in AK
- 32ndU.S. 17.2% · AK 13.8%70th of 187 in AK
- Diversity index25.118thU.S. 61.4 · AK 62.8121st of 187 in AK
- 17thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AK 31.7%88th of 187 in AK
- Veterans2.9%14thU.S. 6.2% · AK 10.7%152nd of 187 in AK
- Median household income$50,6259thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AK $92,788139th of 176 in AK
- Per capita income$23,4556thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AK $46,573128th of 187 in AK
- 5thU.S. $1,413 · AK $1,419120th of 142 in AK
- 5thU.S. 14.1% · AK 7.7%112th of 187 in AK
- 5thU.S. 9.7% · AK 10%81st of 187 in AK
- Median earnings per worker$30,2083rdWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AK $54,975154th of 186 in AK
- Median age27.62ndU.S. 38.9 · AK 35.8139th of 187 in AK
- 2ndWeaknessU.S. 91% · AK 91.9%147th of 184 in AK
- Population6791stU.S. 334,922,499 · AK 735,70696th of 187 in AK
- Population density9/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · AK 1/sq mi107th of 187 in AK
- Median home value$86,7001stU.S. $332,700 · AK $352,900142nd of 163 in AK
- Average commute7.6 min1stStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AK 19.4 min98th of 184 in AK
- Work from home0.9%1stU.S. 15.1% · AK 9.7%159th of 187 in AK
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · AK 2.1%103rd of 187 in AK
- 1stU.S. 10% · AK 9.9%129th of 187 in AK
| Measure | 99628 | Dillingham | AK | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in AK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing vacancy | 41.2% | 41.5% | 17.6% | 10.1% | 43rd of 185 | |
| Residents under 18 | 33.9% | 30.9% | 24.1% | 22% | 56th of 187 | |
| Government workers | 74% | 45.7% | 25.9% | 14.5% | 20th of 187 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 10.2% | 10.5% | 5.9% | 5.2% | 84th of 187 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 25% | 19.5% | 10.1% | 12.5% | 47th of 187 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 63.6% | 34.4% | 44.6% | 51.1% | 15th of 174 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 12.5% | 15.9% | 11% | 8.4% | 100th of 187 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.461 | 0.436 | 0.433 | 0.483 | 41st of 184 | |
| Homeownership rate | 69.3% | 61.4% | 66.8% | 65.2% | 98th of 184 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 14.3% | 12% | 13.8% | 17.2% | 70th of 187 | |
| Diversity index | 25.1 | 48.1 | 62.8 | 61.4 | 121st of 187 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 18.7% | 18.9% | 31.7% | 35.7% | 88th of 187 | |
| Veterans | 2.9% | 3.8% | 10.7% | 6.2% | 152nd of 187 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $50,625 | $78,533 | $92,788 | $80,734 | 139th of 176 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $23,455 | $34,301 | $46,573 | $44,673 | 128th of 187 | |
| Median gross rent | $763 | $1,105 | $1,419 | $1,413 | 120th of 142 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.9% | 4.1% | 7.7% | 14.1% | 112th of 187 | |
| Healthcare workers | 5.5% | 5.4% | 10% | 9.7% | 81st of 187 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $30,208 | $50,250 | $54,975 | $49,666 | 154th of 186 | |
| Median age | 27.6 | 31.7 | 35.8 | 38.9 | 139th of 187 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 74% | 84.7% | 91.9% | 91% | 147th of 184 | |
| Population | 679 | 4,724 | 735,706 | 334,922,499 | 96th of 187 | |
| Population density | 9/sq mi | 0/sq mi | 1/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 107th of 187 | |
| Median home value | $86,700 | $159,000 | $352,900 | $332,700 | 142nd of 163 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 7.6 min | 8.7 min | 19.4 min | 26.4 min | 98th of 184 | |
| Work from home | 0.9% | 6.3% | 9.7% | 15.1% | 159th of 187 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 0.9% | 2.1% | 3.8% | 103rd of 187 | |
| Self-employed workers | 2.3% | 4.8% | 9.9% | 10% | 129th 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
- White9%
- Black0%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian0%
- Native American86%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 150
- Average household size
- 4.2
- Family households
- 86.7%
- Married couples
- 40.7%
- Living alone
- 10%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 2.9%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 255
- Owner-occupied
- 69.3%
- Vacant
- 41.2%
- Median year built
- 1985
- Median rooms
- 3.6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 63.6%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 48.5%
- Home value to income
- 1.7× (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 | 99628 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $30,341 | $74,888 |
| Service | $120,625 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $11,563 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $6,250 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $12,500 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 83.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.7%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 1.4%
- Households with broadband
- 74%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 18%
- No internet access
- 26%
- Without health insurance
- 12.5%
- Limited-English households
- 3.3%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Manokotak
- State
- Alaska
- County
- Dillingham Census Area
- Center point
- 58.7273° N, 158.9064° W
- Land area
- 80 sq mi
- Water area
- 36 sq mi
- Time zone
- Alaska Time (UTC-9, UTC-8 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Manokotak92% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 99628
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99569 | Clarks Point, AK | 15 mi | — |
| 99555 | Aleknagik, AK | 40 mi | $75,417 |
| 99576 | Dillingham, AK | 44 mi | $99,125 |
| 99579 | Egegik, AK | 63 mi | $24,250 |
| 99580 | Ekwok, AK | 66 mi | — |
| 99678 | Togiak, AK | 67 mi | $57,083 |
| 99670 | South Naknek, AK | 69 mi | $54,063 |
| 99633 | Naknek, AK | 73 mi | $88,750 |
| 99625 | Levelock, AK | 75 mi | $21,250 |
| 99636 | New Stuyahok, AK | 78 mi | $66,250 |
| 99649 | Pilot Point, AK | 103 mi | $95,625 |
| 99549 | Port Heiden, AK | 122 mi | $61,250 |
Questions about 99628
What city is zip code 99628?
99628 is assigned to Manokotak, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 99628 in?
99628 is in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of 99628?
About 679 people live in 99628, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 99628 in?
99628 is in Alaska Time.
What is the median household income in 99628?
The median household income in 99628 is $50,625.
What zip codes are near 99628?
The closest zip codes to 99628 are 99569, 99555, 99576, 99579, 99580.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99628, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.