Zip code 99650: Pilot Station, Alaska

Q: What city is zip code 99650?

99650 is assigned to Pilot Station, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 99650 in?

99650 is in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska.

Q: What is the population of 99650?

About 713 people live in 99650, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 99650?

The median household income in 99650 is $45,000.

Q: What zip codes are near 99650?

The closest zip codes to 99650 are 99658, 99585, 99632, 99657, 99641.

Residential delivery areaKusilvak Census AreaAlaska Time

Population

713

Median household income

$45K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$52K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$675/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

21.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

1.6 sq mi

444 people/sq mi

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

About 99650

99650 is a small-town zip code in Pilot Station, Alaska (Kusilvak Census Area), covering 1.6 sq mi of land. About 713 people live here, or 444 per square mile. The median resident is 21.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $45,000 a year, 44% below the national median of $80,734. 42% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $52,200, or 1.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 81% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $675 a month.

1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 14.9 minutes each way, and 5% 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 transportation and moving goods; police and fire protection; and management. 64% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another language, such as Arabic or a Native American language.

How 99650 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate42%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AK 10.1%11th of 187 in AK
Unemployment rate30%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AK 5.9%15th of 187 in AK
Residents under 1843.2%
99th
U.S. 22% · AK 24.1%15th of 187 in AK
Government workers52.7%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AK 25.9%68th of 187 in AK
Homeownership rate81.2%
81st
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AK 66.8%43rd of 184 in AK
Uninsured rate9.7%
69th
U.S. 8.4% · AK 11%132nd of 187 in AK
Housing vacancy5.5%
38th
U.S. 10.1% · AK 17.6%171st of 185 in AK
Population density444/sq mi
31st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AK 1/sq mi19th of 187 in AK
Work from home5%
8th
U.S. 15.1% · AK 9.7%115th of 187 in AK
Self-employed workers5.5%
7th
U.S. 10% · AK 9.9%95th of 187 in AK
Median household income$45,000
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AK $92,788152nd of 176 in AK
Broadband access81.8%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AK 91.9%116th of 184 in AK
Income inequality (Gini)0.364
5th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · AK 0.433152nd of 184 in AK
Residents 65 and older8.3%
4th
U.S. 17.2% · AK 13.8%133rd of 187 in AK
Rent-burdened renters25%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AK 44.6%112th of 174 in AK
Median gross rent$675
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · AK $1,419129th of 142 in AK
Diversity index7.1
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · AK 62.8166th of 187 in AK
Population713
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AK 735,70691st of 187 in AK
Per capita income$11,928
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AK $46,573180th of 187 in AK
Median home value$52,200
1st
U.S. $332,700 · AK $352,900156th of 163 in AK
Median age21.3
1st
U.S. 38.9 · AK 35.8178th of 187 in AK
Bachelor's degree or higher0.6%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AK 31.7%177th of 187 in AK
Average commute14.9 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AK 19.4 min53rd of 184 in AK
Veterans0.7%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · AK 10.7%176th of 187 in AK
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AK 7.7%156th of 187 in AK
Median earnings per worker$21,875
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AK $54,975178th of 186 in AK
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AK 2.1%130th of 187 in AK
Healthcare workers1.6%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AK 10%138th of 187 in AK

Measure	99650	Kusilvak	AK	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AK
Poverty rateWeakness	42%	32.4%	10.1%	12.5%	99th	11th of 187
Unemployment rateWeakness	30%	19.8%	5.9%	5.2%	99th	15th of 187
Residents under 18	43.2%	42.1%	24.1%	22%	99th	15th of 187
Government workers	52.7%	51.5%	25.9%	14.5%	99th	68th of 187
Homeownership rateStrength	81.2%	69.8%	66.8%	65.2%	81st	43rd of 184
Uninsured rate	9.7%	11%	11%	8.4%	69th	132nd of 187
Housing vacancy	5.5%	18.3%	17.6%	10.1%	38th	171st of 185
Population density	444/sq mi	1/sq mi	1/sq mi	95/sq mi	31st	19th of 187
Work from home	5%	9.2%	9.7%	15.1%	8th	115th of 187
Self-employed workers	5.5%	1.5%	9.9%	10%	7th	95th of 187
Median household incomeWeakness	$45,000	$51,471	$92,788	$80,734	6th	152nd of 176
Broadband accessWeakness	81.8%	82.5%	91.9%	91%	6th	116th of 184
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.364	0.439	0.433	0.483	5th	152nd of 184
Residents 65 and older	8.3%	6.8%	13.8%	17.2%	4th	133rd of 187
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	25%	31.8%	44.6%	51.1%	3rd	112th of 174
Median gross rent	$675	$833	$1,419	$1,413	2nd	129th of 142
Diversity index	7.1	25.2	62.8	61.4	2nd	166th of 187
Population	713	8,176	735,706	334,922,499	1st	91st of 187
Per capita incomeWeakness	$11,928	$16,231	$46,573	$44,673	1st	180th of 187
Median home value	$52,200	$84,300	$352,900	$332,700	1st	156th of 163
Median age	21.3	23.6	35.8	38.9	1st	178th of 187
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0.6%	5.8%	31.7%	35.7%	1st	177th of 187
Average commuteStrength	14.9 min	6.3 min	19.4 min	26.4 min	1st	53rd of 184
Veterans	0.7%	4%	10.7%	6.2%	1st	176th of 187
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.9%	7.7%	14.1%	1st	156th of 187
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$21,875	$31,233	$54,975	$49,666	1st	178th of 186
Tech workers	0%	0.1%	2.1%	3.8%	1st	130th of 187
Healthcare workers	1.6%	4.4%	10%	9.7%	1st	138th 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

11%

Under 5

32%

5–17

13%

18–24

10%

25–34

13%

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

21.3

Under 18

43.2%

65 and over

8.3%

Race and ethnicity

White0.8%
Black0%
Hispanic0.4%
Asian0%
Native American96%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

7.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

98.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

36%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

64%

Households

Households: 154
Average household size: 4.6
Family households: 93.5%
Married couples: 48.1%
Living alone: 2.6%
Veterans (of adults): 0.7%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

16%

$25–50k

45%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

99650

$45,000

Kusilvak

$51,471

Alaska

$92,788

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$11,928

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

42%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.364

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

99650

$52,200

Kusilvak

$84,300

Alaska

$352,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

99650

$675

Kusilvak

$833

Alaska

$1,419

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

94%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 163
Owner-occupied: 81.2%
Vacant: 5.5%
Median year built: 1986
Median rooms: 4.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 25%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

13%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

34%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

46%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

78%

10–19

12%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

14.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

30%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

59.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

19%

Police and fire

12%

Management

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Production

Sales

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Food service

Healthcare

Farming, fishing and forestry

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Retail

23%

Public administration

20%

Education

14%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

12%

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Construction

Health care and social assistance

Admin, support and management

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$21,875

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

52.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	99650	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$45,313	$74,888
Service	$8,750	$26,804
Sales and office	$36,250	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$21,250	$49,199
Production and transportation	$22,917	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

23%

High school

63%

Some college

12%

Associate's

Bachelor's

0.6%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 77.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 81.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 2.6%
No internet access: 9.1%
Without health insurance: 9.7%
Limited-English households: 5.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Pilot Station
State: Alaska
County: Kusilvak Census Area
Center point: 61.9426° N, 162.8846° W
Land area: 1.6 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

Pilot Station100% of zip

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

Zip codes near 99650

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
99658	Saint Marys, AK	16 mi	979	$47,188	$122,900
99585	Marshall, AK	27 mi	386	$52,083	$24,800
99632	Mountain Village, AK	28 mi	949	$65,078	$50,400
99657	Russian Mission, AK	46 mi	442	$61,875	$130,700
99641	Nunapitchuk, AK	75 mi	618	$43,438	$90,700
99609	Kasigluk, AK	75 mi	698	$60,833	$63,500
99620	Kotlik, AK	78 mi	976	$58,043	$75,600
99551	Akiachak, AK	86 mi	736	$30,000	$137,500
99559	Bethel, AK	87 mi	7,241	$113,333	$342,400
99552	Akiak, AK	90 mi	377	$78,929	—
99634	Napakiak, AK	92 mi	692	$43,750	—
99621	Kwethluk, AK	93 mi	975	$51,917	$86,700

Questions about 99650

What city is zip code 99650?

99650 is assigned to Pilot Station, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 99650 in?

99650 is in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska.

What is the population of 99650?

About 713 people live in 99650, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 99650 in?

99650 is in Alaska Time.

What is the median household income in 99650?

The median household income in 99650 is $45,000.

What zip codes are near 99650?

The closest zip codes to 99650 are 99658, 99585, 99632, 99657, 99641.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99650, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.