99552 ZIP Code — Akiak, AK

Bethel County, Alaska

ZIP code 99552 is located in Akiak, Alaska, within Bethel County. It covers approximately 1.89 square miles and serves a population of 298 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99552

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 74%.

Median household income is $68,125. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 54% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (41%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 99552 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

298

population

1.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99552 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99552

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99552. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Akiak	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	298
Population density	158 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	050

Geography
Land area	1.89 sq mi
Water area	1.11 sq mi
Latitude	60.9146
Longitude	-161.2945
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	45.6%	45.6%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	42.1%	28.5%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	20.2%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

298

Population

158

People per sq mi

26.0

Median age

$68,125

Median household income

$15,638

Per capita income

Median home value

$417

Median monthly rent

73.8%

Home ownership

24.8%

Poverty rate

26.3%

Unemployment

Housing units

2.6%

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	119	39.9%
18 and over	179	60.1%
65 and over	29	9.7%
Median age	26.0 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 98.3%

White 1.7%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	293	98.3%
White	5	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.6%	45.6%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	42.1%	28.5%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	12.3%	20.2%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.7%	8.8%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 36.9%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	36.9%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	10.8%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
Median income	$68,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 56.3%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 12.5%

$300k–$500k 6.3%

$500k–$1M 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$417
Owner occupied	73.8%
Renter occupied	26.2%
Vacant	15.6%
Single-family detached	98.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.1
Avg household size (owned)	5.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	32.5%
1990–1999	6.5%
1980–1989	41.6%
1970–1979	7.8%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	1.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	10.4%
1 bedroom	14.3%
2 bedrooms	7.8%
3 bedrooms	33.8%
4 bedrooms	29.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	66.2%
1 vehicle	29.2%
2 vehicles	4.6%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Fuel oil	64.6%
Wood	35.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	30	46.2%
Cohabiting couple	5	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	14	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	16	24.6%
Households with children under 18	40	61.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	21	32.3%
Average household size	4.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	64.6%	44.9%
Married	33.6%	46.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.8%	9.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.4%

Some HS, no diploma 11.8%

HS graduate 56.2%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 2.6%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.8%
Bachelor's or higher	2.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	12.4%
Kindergarten	2	1.8%
Elementary school	53	46.9%
High school	42	37.2%
College / grad school	2	1.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.6%

Public administration 24.1%

Retail trade 14.9%

Transportation & utilities 11.5%

Professional & management 6.9%

Information 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.7%
Service	18.4%
Sales & office	34.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	5.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	48.3%
Government	48.3%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	10.3%
Carpool	19.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	43.7%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	26.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	5.7

Poverty

All people 24.8%

Under 18 years 21.8%

18 and over 26.8%

Married-couple families 10.0%

Female-led households 46.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.6%
Retirement income	16.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	4.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	53.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	28.2%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	5.8%
Asthma	13.9%
Arthritis	23.4%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	4.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	40.5%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	37.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	28.8%
Poor mental health	20.0%
Poor physical health	18.6%
No health insurance	21.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.5%
Visited dentist	35.9%
Cholesterol screening	78.6%
Teeth loss	41.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	18.0%
65 and over	55.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	9.1%
Public insurance	90.3%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	10.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	269	90.3%
Spanish	5	1.9%
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)	298	100.0%
Born in same state	298	100.0%
Born in different state	289	97.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	21.8%
Internet access	83.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99552

What city is ZIP code 99552 in?

ZIP code 99552 is primarily assigned to Akiak, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99552 in?

ZIP code 99552 falls within Bethel County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99552 family-oriented?

40% of residents in ZIP code 99552 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 99552?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99552?

25% of residents in ZIP code 99552 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 99552 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 99552 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 99552 in?

ZIP code 99552 observes the AKST timezone.