99551 ZIP Code — Akiachak, AK

Bethel County, Alaska

ZIP code 99551 is located in Akiachak, Alaska, within Bethel County. It covers approximately 7.01 square miles and serves a population of 415 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99551

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $30,833. Poverty affects 38% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 60% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 6 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (40%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 99551 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

415

population

7.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99551 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99551

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City	Status
Akiachak	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	415
Population density	59 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	050

Geography
Land area	7.01 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	60.8785
Longitude	-161.4255
Timezone	Alaska (AKT)
Area code	907

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.5%	45.6%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	28.5%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	20.2%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

415

Population

People per sq mi

24.9

Median age

$30,833

Median household income

$11,245

Per capita income

Median home value

$663

Median monthly rent

71.4%

Home ownership

38.1%

Poverty rate

12.1%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	170	41.0%
18 and over	245	59.0%
65 and over	38	9.2%
Median age	24.9 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 93.5%

Two or more races 5.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	388	93.5%
Two or more races	24	5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	3	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.5%	45.6%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	28.5%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	20.2%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 25.5%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 15.3%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 20.4%

$75k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	25.5%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	15.3%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	20.4%
$75k–$100k	7.1%
$100k–$150k	6.1%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
Median income	$30,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 57.1%

$50k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k–$300k 2.9%

$300k–$500k 8.6%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

$1M+ 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$663
Owner occupied	71.4%
Renter occupied	28.6%
Vacant	16.9%
Single-family detached	94.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.7%
2010–2019	12.7%
2000–2009	19.5%
1990–1999	19.5%
1980–1989	21.2%
1970–1979	19.5%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	10.2%
1 bedroom	16.1%
2 bedrooms	31.4%
3 bedrooms	33.9%
4 bedrooms	8.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	73.5%
1 vehicle	23.5%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	3.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	3.1%
Fuel oil	81.6%
Wood	15.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	31	31.6%
Cohabiting couple	20	20.4%
Male householder, no spouse	24	24.5%
Female householder, no spouse	23	23.5%
Households with children under 18	49	50.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	33	33.7%
Average household size	4.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	60.5%	60.0%
Married	32.8%	28.6%
Separated	0.0%	2.1%
Widowed	2.5%	7.1%
Divorced	4.2%	2.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 17.5%

Some HS, no diploma 17.5%

HS graduate 36.9%

Some college, no degree 26.2%

Associate's degree 1.9%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	65.0%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	17.5%
Kindergarten	18	15.8%
Elementary school	58	50.9%
High school	18	15.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.4%

Transportation & utilities 17.0%

Public administration 14.9%

Retail trade 9.6%

Professional & management 6.4%

Construction 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Manufacturing 3.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.8%
Service	31.9%
Sales & office	28.7%
Natural resources & construction	4.3%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	36.2%
Government	63.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	14.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	36.3%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	49.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	6.4

Poverty

All people 38.1%

Under 18 years 38.2%

18 and over 38.0%

Married-couple families 35.5%

Female-led households 20.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.8%
Retirement income	19.4%
Supplemental Security	10.2%
Cash public assistance	18.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	60.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	28.0%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	5.9%
Asthma	13.9%
Arthritis	23.1%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	4.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	40.3%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	37.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	28.9%
Poor mental health	20.0%
Poor physical health	18.6%
No health insurance	21.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.8%
Visited dentist	36.0%
Cholesterol screening	78.8%
Teeth loss	40.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	2.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	60.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	16.1%
Public insurance	85.3%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	342	82.4%
Spanish	17	5.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	412	99.3%
Born in same state	412	99.3%
Born in different state	412	99.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	23.6%
Internet access	85.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99551

What city is ZIP code 99551 in?

ZIP code 99551 is primarily assigned to Akiachak, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99551 in?

ZIP code 99551 falls within Bethel County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99551 family-oriented?

41% of residents in ZIP code 99551 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99551?

38% of residents in ZIP code 99551 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 99551 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 99551 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 99551?

The median household income in ZIP code 99551 is $30,833, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 99551 in?

ZIP code 99551 observes the AKST timezone.