Zip code 99657: Russian Mission, Alaska

Q: What city is zip code 99657?

99657 is assigned to Russian Mission, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 99657 in?

99657 is in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska.

Q: What is the population of 99657?

About 442 people live in 99657, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 99657?

The median household income in 99657 is $61,875.

Q: What zip codes are near 99657?

The closest zip codes to 99657 are 99585, 99607, 99626, 99650, 99679.

Residential delivery areaKusilvak Census AreaAlaska Time

Population

442

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$62K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$131K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

27.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

707 sq mi

1 people/sq mi

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

About 99657

99657 is a rural zip code in Russian Mission, Alaska (Kusilvak Census Area), covering 707 sq mi of land. About 442 people live here. The median resident is 27.5 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 $61,875 a year, 23% below the national median of $80,734. 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $130,700, or 2.1 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.

3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 5.1 minutes each way, and 49% of workers work from home; working from home is more common than any single way of commuting. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; education; and office and administrative support. 20% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another language, such as Arabic or a Native American language.

How 99657 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 442 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Work from home48.8%
99th
U.S. 15.1% · AK 9.7%2nd of 187 in AK
Unemployment rate38.5%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AK 5.9%2nd of 187 in AK
Residents under 1839.4%
99th
U.S. 22% · AK 24.1%38th of 187 in AK
Housing vacancy23.6%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · AK 17.6%89th of 185 in AK
Government workers26.1%
96th
U.S. 14.5% · AK 25.9%134th of 187 in AK
Poverty rate25.6%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AK 10.1%44th of 187 in AK
Homeownership rate80.5%
80th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AK 66.8%48th of 184 in AK
Uninsured rate9.3%
67th
U.S. 8.4% · AK 11%136th of 187 in AK
Diversity index56.1
64th
U.S. 61.4 · AK 62.847th of 187 in AK
Median earnings per worker$52,500
62nd
U.S. $49,666 · AK $54,97561st of 186 in AK
Veterans5.2%
41st
U.S. 6.2% · AK 10.7%124th of 187 in AK
Income inequality (Gini)0.422
39th
U.S. 0.483 · AK 0.43383rd of 184 in AK
Median household income$61,875
23rd
U.S. $80,734 · AK $92,788107th of 176 in AK
Median home value$130,700
7th
U.S. $332,700 · AK $352,900104th of 163 in AK
Broadband access81.3%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AK 91.9%122nd of 184 in AK
Residents 65 and older7.7%
3rd
U.S. 17.2% · AK 13.8%137th of 187 in AK
Median age27.5
2nd
U.S. 38.9 · AK 35.8142nd of 187 in AK
Population442
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AK 735,706122nd of 187 in AK
Population density1/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AK 1/sq mi158th of 187 in AK
Per capita income$14,172
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AK $46,573172nd of 187 in AK
Bachelor's degree or higher3.1%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AK 31.7%167th of 187 in AK
Average commute5.1 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AK 19.4 min146th of 184 in AK
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AK 7.7%157th of 187 in AK
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AK 44.6%158th of 174 in AK
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AK 2.1%131st of 187 in AK
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AK 10%173rd of 187 in AK
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · AK 9.9%163rd of 187 in AK

Measure	99657	Kusilvak	AK	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AK
Work from home	48.8%	9.2%	9.7%	15.1%	99th	2nd of 187
Unemployment rateWeakness	38.5%	19.8%	5.9%	5.2%	99th	2nd of 187
Residents under 18	39.4%	42.1%	24.1%	22%	99th	38th of 187
Housing vacancy	23.6%	18.3%	17.6%	10.1%	96th	89th of 185
Government workers	26.1%	51.5%	25.9%	14.5%	96th	134th of 187
Poverty rateWeakness	25.6%	32.4%	10.1%	12.5%	93rd	44th of 187
Homeownership rateStrength	80.5%	69.8%	66.8%	65.2%	80th	48th of 184
Uninsured rate	9.3%	11%	11%	8.4%	67th	136th of 187
Diversity index	56.1	25.2	62.8	61.4	64th	47th of 187
Median earnings per worker	$52,500	$31,233	$54,975	$49,666	62nd	61st of 186
Veterans	5.2%	4%	10.7%	6.2%	41st	124th of 187
Income inequality (Gini)	0.422	0.439	0.433	0.483	39th	83rd of 184
Median household income	$61,875	$51,471	$92,788	$80,734	23rd	107th of 176
Median home value	$130,700	$84,300	$352,900	$332,700	7th	104th of 163
Broadband accessWeakness	81.3%	82.5%	91.9%	91%	6th	122nd of 184
Residents 65 and older	7.7%	6.8%	13.8%	17.2%	3rd	137th of 187
Median age	27.5	23.6	35.8	38.9	2nd	142nd of 187
Population	442	8,176	735,706	334,922,499	1st	122nd of 187
Population density	1/sq mi	1/sq mi	1/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	158th of 187
Per capita incomeWeakness	$14,172	$16,231	$46,573	$44,673	1st	172nd of 187
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	3.1%	5.8%	31.7%	35.7%	1st	167th of 187
Average commuteStrength	5.1 min	6.3 min	19.4 min	26.4 min	1st	146th of 184
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.9%	7.7%	14.1%	1st	157th of 187
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	31.8%	44.6%	51.1%	1st	158th of 174
Tech workers	0%	0.1%	2.1%	3.8%	1st	131st of 187
Healthcare workers	0%	4.4%	10%	9.7%	1st	173rd of 187
Self-employed workers	0%	1.5%	9.9%	10%	1st	163rd 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

15%

Under 5

24%

5–17

10%

18–24

10%

25–34

16%

35–44

12%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

27.5

Under 18

39.4%

65 and over

7.7%

Race and ethnicity

White29%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American13%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial58%

Diversity index

56.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

85.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

80%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

20%

Households

Households: 123
Average household size: 3.6
Family households: 76.4%
Married couples: 51.2%
Living alone: 20.3%
Veterans (of adults): 5.2%
Male / female: 58% / 42%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

30%

$25–50k

14%

$50–75k

38%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

99657

$61,875

Kusilvak

$51,471

Alaska

$92,788

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$14,172

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

25.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.422

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

99657

$130,700

Kusilvak

$84,300

Alaska

$352,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

99657

—

Kusilvak

$833

Alaska

$1,419

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

97%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 161
Owner-occupied: 80.5%
Vacant: 23.6%
Median year built: 1988
Median rooms: 4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

34%

Bicycle

Worked from home

49%

Other

18%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

93%

10–19

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

5.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

38.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

52.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

44%

Education

17%

Office and admin

Management

Legal and social services

Sales

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Restaurants and hotels

42%

Education

20%

Public administration

Other services

Retail

Information

Agriculture and mining

Health care and social assistance

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$52,500

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

26.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

50%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	99657	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$31,250	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$38,750	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$61,174	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

20%

High school

48%

Some college

29%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 80.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 81.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 11.4%
No internet access: 18.7%
Without health insurance: 9.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Russian Mission
State: Alaska
County: Kusilvak Census Area
Center point: 61.7937° N, 161.5068° W
Land area: 707 sq mi
Water area: 90 sq mi
Time zone: Alaska Time (UTC-9, UTC-8 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 99657

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
99585	Marshall, AK	19 mi	386	$52,083	$24,800
99607	Kalskag, AK	42 mi	239	$47,917	$241,700
99626	Lower Kalskag, AK	42 mi	239	$30,500	$300,000
99650	Pilot Station, AK	46 mi	713	$45,000	$52,200
99679	Tuluksak, AK	51 mi	118	$67,813	—
99658	Saint Marys, AK	60 mi	979	$47,188	$122,900
99551	Akiachak, AK	60 mi	736	$30,000	$137,500
99552	Akiak, AK	62 mi	377	$78,929	—
99621	Kwethluk, AK	69 mi	975	$51,917	$86,700
99641	Nunapitchuk, AK	71 mi	618	$43,438	$90,700
99558	Anvik, AK	71 mi	79	$80,000	—
99559	Bethel, AK	71 mi	7,241	$113,333	$342,400

Questions about 99657

What city is zip code 99657?

99657 is assigned to Russian Mission, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 99657 in?

99657 is in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska.

What is the population of 99657?

About 442 people live in 99657, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 99657 in?

99657 is in Alaska Time.

What is the median household income in 99657?

The median household income in 99657 is $61,875.

What zip codes are near 99657?

The closest zip codes to 99657 are 99585, 99607, 99626, 99650, 99679.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99657, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.