99554 ZIP Code — Alakanuk, AK

Kusilvak County, Alaska

ZIP code 99554 is located in Alakanuk, Alaska, within Kusilvak County. It covers approximately 32.20 square miles and serves a population of 1,138 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99554

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $41,875. Poverty affects 39% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 47% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (42%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 99554 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,138

population

32.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99554 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99554

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99554. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alakanuk	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,138
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	158

Geography
Land area	32.20 sq mi
Water area	9.60 sq mi
Latitude	62.7234
Longitude	-163.8538
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	57.0%	66.1%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	23.1%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	9.7%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,138

Population

People per sq mi

21.8

Median age

$41,875

Median household income

$10,905

Per capita income

$85,000

Median home value

$836

Median monthly rent

66.7%

Home ownership

39.3%

Poverty rate

27.5%

Unemployment

183

Housing units

1.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

111

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	483	42.4%
18 and over	655	57.6%
65 and over	52	4.6%
Median age	21.8 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 96%

Two or more races 3.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,093	96%
Two or more races	43	3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.0%	66.1%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	23.1%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	12.7%	9.7%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 8.1%

$10k–$15k 11.8%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 17.1%

$50k–$75k 12.2%

$75k–$100k 21.5%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.1%
$10k–$15k	11.8%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	17.1%
$50k–$75k	12.2%
$75k–$100k	21.5%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$150k–$200k	1.2%
Median income	$41,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.8%

$50k–$100k 19.5%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k–$300k 33.5%

$300k–$500k 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,000
Median rent / month	$836
Owner occupied	66.7%
Renter occupied	33.3%
Vacant	7.2%
Single-family detached	92.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.5%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	4.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.3%
2000–2009	23.8%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	14.3%
1970–1979	32.8%
1960–1969	3.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	34.7%
4 bedrooms	31.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	91.9%
1 vehicle	4.1%
2 vehicles	4.1%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Fuel oil	87.4%
Wood	12.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	120	48.8%
Cohabiting couple	64	26.0%
Male householder, no spouse	29	11.8%
Female householder, no spouse	33	13.4%
Households with children under 18	179	72.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	35	14.2%
Average household size	4.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	68.5%	46.9%
Married	25.3%	33.8%
Separated	1.8%	1.6%
Widowed	2.5%	17.4%
Divorced	2.0%	0.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 18.7%

HS graduate 60.4%

Some college, no degree 14.5%

Associate's degree 0.9%

Bachelor's degree 1.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.5%
Bachelor's or higher	1.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	8.8%
Kindergarten	11	3.1%
Elementary school	179	50.7%
High school	129	36.5%
College / grad school	3	0.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 28.6%

Education & healthcare 28.6%

Other services 14.1%

Information 8.9%

Public administration 5.6%

Manufacturing 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Professional & management 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.0%
Service	27.0%
Sales & office	24.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	19.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	49.6%
Government	50.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.0%
Carpool	2.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	14.6%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	82.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	5.7

Poverty

All people 39.3%

Under 18 years 47.8%

18 and over 33.0%

Married-couple families 25.0%

Female-led households 18.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.9%
Retirement income	8.1%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	20.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	46.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.0%
High blood pressure	41.0%
High cholesterol	29.1%
Diabetes	17.5%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	6.7%
Asthma	14.2%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.7%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	41.7%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	39.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	33.1%
Poor mental health	20.8%
Poor physical health	20.3%
No health insurance	22.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	62.4%
Visited dentist	34.4%
Cholesterol screening	79.0%
Teeth loss	43.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	21.7%
65 and over	65.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	17.8%
Public insurance	75.7%
No insurance	11.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	985	86.6%
Spanish	6	0.6%
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)	1,136	99.8%
Born in same state	1,136	99.8%
Born in different state	1,130	99.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	21.6%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99554

What city is ZIP code 99554 in?

ZIP code 99554 is primarily assigned to Alakanuk, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99554 in?

ZIP code 99554 falls within Kusilvak County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99554 family-oriented?

42% of residents in ZIP code 99554 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99554?

39% of residents in ZIP code 99554 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99554?

The median home value in ZIP code 99554 is $85,000.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 99554?

Health data for ZIP code 99554 shows elevated rates of diabetes (18%) and smoking (42%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 99554 in?

ZIP code 99554 observes the AKST timezone.