Zip code 99655: Quinhagak, Alaska

Q: What city is zip code 99655?

99655 is assigned to Quinhagak, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 99655 in?

99655 is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.

Q: What is the population of 99655?

About 1,311 people live in 99655, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 99655?

The median household income in 99655 is $50,208.

Q: What zip codes are near 99655?

The closest zip codes to 99655 are 99578, 99589, 99545, 99680, 99651.

Residential delivery areaBethel Census AreaAlaska Time

Population

1,311

Median household income

$50K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$94K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$869/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

27.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

3.3 sq mi

403 people/sq mi

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

About 99655

99655 is a small-town zip code in Quinhagak, Alaska (Bethel Census Area), covering 3.3 sq mi of land. About 1,311 people live here, or 403 per square mile. The median resident is 27.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $50,208 a year, 38% below the national median of $80,734. 36.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $94,400, or 1.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 82% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $869 a month.

3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 4.4 minutes each way, and 6% 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 management; education; and transportation and moving goods. 88% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another language, such as Arabic or a Native American language.

How 99655 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate22.2%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AK 5.9%37th of 187 in AK
Residents under 1837.1%
99th
U.S. 22% · AK 24.1%45th of 187 in AK
Government workers60.1%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AK 25.9%52nd of 187 in AK
Poverty rate36.5%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AK 10.1%20th of 187 in AK
Homeownership rate81.8%
82nd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AK 66.8%38th of 184 in AK
Income inequality (Gini)0.436
51st
U.S. 0.483 · AK 0.43365th of 184 in AK
Veterans5.8%
49th
U.S. 6.2% · AK 10.7%112th of 187 in AK
Housing vacancy6.6%
49th
U.S. 10.1% · AK 17.6%165th of 185 in AK
Uninsured rate6.6%
48th
U.S. 8.4% · AK 11%166th of 187 in AK
Population density403/sq mi
30th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AK 1/sq mi21st of 187 in AK
Work from home6.2%
12th
U.S. 15.1% · AK 9.7%100th of 187 in AK
Residents 65 and older10.9%
12th
U.S. 17.2% · AK 13.8%112th of 187 in AK
Median gross rent$869
11th
U.S. $1,413 · AK $1,419104th of 142 in AK
Tech workers0.9%
11th
U.S. 3.8% · AK 2.1%54th of 187 in AK
Median household income$50,208
9th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AK $92,788140th of 176 in AK
Diversity index15.1
8th
U.S. 61.4 · AK 62.8144th of 187 in AK
Broadband access78.1%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AK 91.9%141st of 184 in AK
Median earnings per worker$30,300
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AK $54,975153rd of 186 in AK
Population1,311
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · AK 735,70658th of 187 in AK
Median home value$94,400
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · AK $352,900134th of 163 in AK
Median age27.7
2nd
U.S. 38.9 · AK 35.8136th of 187 in AK
Per capita income$15,554
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AK $46,573161st of 187 in AK
Bachelor's degree or higher3.1%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AK 31.7%166th of 187 in AK
Average commute4.4 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AK 19.4 min163rd of 184 in AK
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AK 7.7%142nd of 187 in AK
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AK 44.6%152nd of 174 in AK
Healthcare workers0.9%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AK 10%143rd of 187 in AK
Self-employed workers1.8%
1st
U.S. 10% · AK 9.9%134th of 187 in AK

Measure	99655	Bethel	AK	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AK
Unemployment rateWeakness	22.2%	15.9%	5.9%	5.2%	99th	37th of 187
Residents under 18	37.1%	34.7%	24.1%	22%	99th	45th of 187
Government workers	60.1%	49.7%	25.9%	14.5%	99th	52nd of 187
Poverty rateWeakness	36.5%	25.6%	10.1%	12.5%	98th	20th of 187
Homeownership rateStrength	81.8%	61.6%	66.8%	65.2%	82nd	38th of 184
Income inequality (Gini)	0.436	0.448	0.433	0.483	51st	65th of 184
Veterans	5.8%	6.8%	10.7%	6.2%	49th	112th of 187
Housing vacancy	6.6%	19.7%	17.6%	10.1%	49th	165th of 185
Uninsured rate	6.6%	12%	11%	8.4%	48th	166th of 187
Population density	403/sq mi	1/sq mi	1/sq mi	95/sq mi	30th	21st of 187
Work from home	6.2%	7.1%	9.7%	15.1%	12th	100th of 187
Residents 65 and older	10.9%	8.4%	13.8%	17.2%	12th	112th of 187
Median gross rent	$869	$1,474	$1,419	$1,413	11th	104th of 142
Tech workers	0.9%	0.4%	2.1%	3.8%	11th	54th of 187
Median household incomeWeakness	$50,208	$73,996	$92,788	$80,734	9th	140th of 176
Diversity index	15.1	29.9	62.8	61.4	8th	144th of 187
Broadband accessWeakness	78.1%	84.9%	91.9%	91%	3rd	141st of 184
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$30,300	$43,145	$54,975	$49,666	3rd	153rd of 186
Population	1,311	18,394	735,706	334,922,499	2nd	58th of 187
Median home value	$94,400	$168,100	$352,900	$332,700	2nd	134th of 163
Median age	27.7	29	35.8	38.9	2nd	136th of 187
Per capita incomeWeakness	$15,554	$26,543	$46,573	$44,673	1st	161st of 187
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	3.1%	12.8%	31.7%	35.7%	1st	166th of 187
Average commuteStrength	4.4 min	7.4 min	19.4 min	26.4 min	1st	163rd of 184
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.8%	7.7%	14.1%	1st	142nd of 187
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	22.9%	44.6%	51.1%	1st	152nd of 174
Healthcare workers	0.9%	8.8%	10%	9.7%	1st	143rd of 187
Self-employed workers	1.8%	3.7%	9.9%	10%	1st	134th 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

13%

Under 5

24%

5–17

11%

18–24

11%

25–34

11%

35–44

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

27.7

Under 18

37.1%

65 and over

10.9%

Race and ethnicity

White3%
Black1%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American92%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

15.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

97%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

12%

Spanish

0.7%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

88%

Households

Households: 297
Average household size: 4.4
Family households: 80.1%
Married couples: 44.8%
Living alone: 19.9%
Veterans (of adults): 5.8%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

23%

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

99655

$50,208

Bethel

$73,996

Alaska

$92,788

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$15,554

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

36.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.436

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

99655

$94,400

Bethel

$168,100

Alaska

$352,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

99655

$869

Bethel

$1,474

Alaska

$1,419

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

99%

2–4 units

0.9%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 318
Owner-occupied: 81.8%
Vacant: 6.6%
Median year built: 1987
Median rooms: 4.1
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

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

31%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

58%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

90%

10–19

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

4.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

22.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

48.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

15%

Education

15%

Transportation and moving

13%

Office and admin

11%

Cleaning and personal care

11%

Construction and repair

Production

Legal and social services

Sales

Police and fire

Food service

Computer and math

0.9%

Healthcare

0.9%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.9%

Business and finance

0.6%

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Public administration

24%

Education

23%

Retail

17%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

13%

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Health care and social assistance

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

0.9%

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$30,300

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

1.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

60.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	99655	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$39,643	$74,888
Service	$16,250	$26,804
Sales and office	$22,143	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$21,250	$49,199
Production and transportation	$11,875	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

34%

High school

47%

Some college

13%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 65.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.2%
Households with broadband: 78.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 33.7%
No internet access: 18.5%
Without health insurance: 6.6%
Limited-English households: 1.7%

Geography

City (USPS): Quinhagak
State: Alaska
County: Bethel Census Area
Center point: 59.7424° N, 161.8871° W
Land area: 3.3 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Alaska Time (UTC-9, UTC-8 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Quinhagak100% of zip

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

Zip codes near 99655

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
99578	Eek, AK	33 mi	174	$45,417	$123,200
99589	Goodnews Bay, AK	37 mi	115	$26,875	$137,500
99545	Kongiganak, AK · PO box	38 mi	—	—	—
99680	Tuntutuliak, AK	50 mi	514	$44,583	—
99651	Platinum, AK	55 mi	43	—	—
99634	Napakiak, AK	65 mi	692	$43,750	—
99559	Bethel, AK	71 mi	7,241	$113,333	$342,400
99621	Kwethluk, AK	74 mi	975	$51,917	$86,700
99609	Kasigluk, AK	81 mi	698	$60,833	$63,500
99641	Nunapitchuk, AK	81 mi	618	$43,438	$90,700
99551	Akiachak, AK	83 mi	736	$30,000	$137,500
99552	Akiak, AK	84 mi	377	$78,929	—

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Questions about 99655

What city is zip code 99655?

99655 is assigned to Quinhagak, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 99655 in?

99655 is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.

What is the population of 99655?

About 1,311 people live in 99655, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 99655 in?

99655 is in Alaska Time.

What is the median household income in 99655?

The median household income in 99655 is $50,208.

What zip codes are near 99655?

The closest zip codes to 99655 are 99578, 99589, 99545, 99680, 99651.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99655, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.