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Aleutians East County
Akutan, AK
99553
99553 ZIP Code — Akutan, AK
Aleutians East County, Alaska
ZIP code 99553 is located in
Akutan ,
Alaska ,
within Aleutians East County .
It covers approximately 38.67 square miles and serves a population of
911 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone,
served by area code 907 .
About ZIP code 99553
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $106,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.
Median household income is $28,750. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 7 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 31% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 53% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 53% of households.
Overall, ZIP code 99553 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
911
Population density
24 / sq mi
State FIPS
02
County FIPS
013
Geography
Land area
38.67 sq mi
Water area
0.09 sq mi
Latitude
54.1673
Longitude
-165.7480
Timezone
Alaska (AKT)
Area code
907
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
68.1%
34.2%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
21.7%
27.3%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
8.7%
34.1%
28.9%
Over $200k
1.4%
4.4%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$28,750
Median household income
$106,300
Median home value
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 31 3.4% 18 and over 880 96.6% 65 and over 51 5.6% Median age 40.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
13.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
12.5%
Group Count % White 236 21.8% Hispanic or Latino 173 16% Other race 158 14.6% Asian 156 14.4% Black or African American 149 13.7% American Indian / Alaska Native 135 12.5% Two or more races 77 7.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
68.1%
34.2%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
21.7%
27.3%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
8.7%
34.1%
28.9%
Over $200k
1.4%
4.4%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.2% $15k–$25k 39.7% $25k–$35k 6.9% $35k–$50k 13.8% $50k–$75k 10.3% $75k–$100k 13.8% $100k–$150k 8.6% $200k+ 1.7% Median income $28,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $106,300 Median rent / month $595 Owner occupied 51.7% Renter occupied 48.3% Vacant 10.8% Single-family detached 83.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 4.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.70
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.5% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 27.7% 1980–1989 50.8% 1970–1979 7.7% 1960–1969 3.1% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 9.2% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 1.5% 2 bedrooms 36.9% 3 bedrooms 56.9% 4 bedrooms 4.6% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 96.6% 1 vehicle 3.4% 2 vehicles 0.0% 3 or more 0.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Fuel oil 100.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 14 24.1% Cohabiting couple 3 5.2% Male householder, no spouse 16 27.6% Female householder, no spouse 25 43.1% Households with children under 18 18 31.0% Households with seniors (65+) 21 36.2% Average household size 2.97
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 50.5% 36.2% Married 37.6% 45.7% Separated 0.9% 1.0% Widowed 1.2% 5.5% Divorced 9.8% 11.6%
Education
Less than 9th grade
15.3%
Some college, no degree
13.8%
Graduate / professional
3.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 76.7% Bachelor's or higher 18.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 5 10.6% Kindergarten 3 6.4% Elementary school 15 31.9% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 24 51.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
8.5%
Education & healthcare
1.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.4%
Professional & management
0.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 9.2% Service 10.3% Sales & office 3.4% Natural resources & construction 10.7% Production & transportation 66.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 89.7% Government 10.1% Self-employed 0.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 2.9% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 64.5% Work from home 30.6% Other means 1.9% Avg commute (minutes) 6.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
48.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 13.8% Retirement income 8.6% Supplemental Security 5.2% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 31.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.7% High blood pressure 32.6% High cholesterol 29.3% Diabetes 11.1% Heart disease 4.5% Stroke 2.4% Asthma 7.0% Arthritis 14.7% Kidney disease 2.1% Pulmonary disease 3.8% Cancer 3.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.2% Binge drinking 16.7% No physical activity 28.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.8% Depression 10.2% Fair or poor health 14.7% Poor mental health 10.0% Poor physical health 8.6% No health insurance 22.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 57.9% Visited dentist 45.7% Cholesterol screening 84.9% Teeth loss 14.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 16 1.8%
Disability % Any disability 5.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 2.7% 65 and over 58.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 36.7% Public insurance 11.9% No insurance 53.3% Uninsured under 19 19.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 895 98.2% Spanish 474 53.0% Other Indo-European 127 14.2% Asian & Pacific Islander 138 15.4% Other languages 140 15.6%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 333 36.6% Born in same state 301 33.0% Born in different state 165 18.1% Foreign born 32 3.5% Naturalized citizen 578 63.4% Not a US citizen 115 19.9%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 18 2% French 9 1%
Ancestry Count % Polish 8 0.9% Irish 4 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 6.4% Internet access 86.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99553
What city is ZIP code 99553 in?
ZIP code 99553 is primarily assigned to Akutan, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99553 in?
ZIP code 99553 falls within Aleutians East County, Alaska.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 99553?
Approximately 53% of households in ZIP code 99553 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99553?
20% of residents in ZIP code 99553 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99553?
The median home value in ZIP code 99553 is $106,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 99553?
The median household income in ZIP code 99553 is $28,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 99553 in?
ZIP code 99553 observes the AKST timezone.
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