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Bethel County
Aniak, AK
99557
99557 ZIP Code — Aniak, AK
Bethel County, Alaska
ZIP code 99557 is located in
Aniak ,
Alaska ,
within Bethel County .
It covers approximately 13,678.38 square miles and serves a population of
715 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone,
served by area code 907 .
About ZIP code 99557
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 $233,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
The gap between median ($64,643) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 6 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (36%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 99557 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.
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City
Status
Aniak
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
715
Population density
55 / sq mi
State FIPS
02
County FIPS
050
Geography
Land area
13,678.38 sq mi
Water area
101.63 sq mi
Latitude
61.4766
Longitude
-156.7136
Timezone
Alaska (AKT)
Area code
907
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.4%
45.6%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
26.0%
28.5%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
22.4%
20.2%
28.9%
Over $200k
6.1%
5.7%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$64,643
Median household income
$233,000
Median home value
$1,579
Median monthly rent
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 196 27.4% 18 and over 519 72.6% 65 and over 82 11.5% Median age 37.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
68.7%
Black or African American
2.9%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 493 68.7% White 163 22.7% Two or more races 23 3.2% Black or African American 21 2.9% Asian 15 2.1% Hispanic or Latino 3 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
45.4%
45.6%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
26.0%
28.5%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
22.4%
20.2%
28.9%
Over $200k
6.1%
5.7%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.8% $15k–$25k 9.6% $25k–$35k 8.2% $35k–$50k 17.3% $50k–$75k 15.4% $75k–$100k 13.0% $100k–$150k 13.0% $150k–$200k 10.6% $200k+ 8.2% Median income $64,643
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $233,000 Median rent / month $1,579 Owner occupied 63.0% Renter occupied 37.0% Vacant 53.7% Single-family detached 93.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 1.1% Median rooms 3.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.76
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.5% 2000–2009 10.7% 1990–1999 19.6% 1980–1989 41.6% 1970–1979 15.4% 1960–1969 1.6% 1950–1959 0.4% 1940–1949 2.2% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 19.4% 1 bedroom 16.5% 2 bedrooms 25.6% 3 bedrooms 28.7% 4 bedrooms 8.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 47.6% 1 vehicle 38.0% 2 vehicles 9.6% 3 or more 4.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 1.4% Fuel oil 61.1% Wood 37.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 77 37.0% Cohabiting couple 24 11.5% Male householder, no spouse 43 20.7% Female householder, no spouse 64 30.8% Households with children under 18 87 41.8% Households with seniors (65+) 67 32.2% Average household size 2.93
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 45.3% 32.6% Married 43.8% 33.0% Separated 1.8% 6.7% Widowed 3.6% 14.7% Divorced 5.4% 12.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
24.1%
Graduate / professional
3.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.1% Bachelor's or higher 9.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 2.3% Kindergarten 11 6.3% Elementary school 91 52.3% High school 55 31.6% College / grad school 13 7.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.5%
Public administration
18.1%
Agriculture & mining
14.6%
Transportation & utilities
8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Professional & management
4.7%
Finance & real estate
0.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 29.9% Service 21.2% Sales & office 18.7% Natural resources & construction 6.0% Production & transportation 24.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 57.7% Government 36.8% Self-employed 5.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 22.1% Carpool 16.0% Public transit 0.6% Walk 33.7% Work from home 10.5% Other means 17.2% Avg commute (minutes) 6.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
18.2%
Female-led households
8.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 30.3% Retirement income 20.2% Supplemental Security 3.4% Cash public assistance 12.5% Food stamps / SNAP 30.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.6% High blood pressure 37.2% High cholesterol 29.4% Diabetes 13.2% Heart disease 8.1% Stroke 5.1% Asthma 12.9% Arthritis 23.3% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 10.3% Cancer 4.9%
Behavior / access % Smoking 35.5% Binge drinking 19.9% No physical activity 33.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.8% Depression 19.8% Fair or poor health 24.5% Poor mental health 18.1% Poor physical health 16.6% No health insurance 19.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 66.6% Visited dentist 41.0% Cholesterol screening 81.5% Teeth loss 31.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 52 10.0%
Disability % Any disability 12.2% Under 18 0.5% 18–64 years 9.8% 65 and over 52.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 40.3% Public insurance 44.1% No insurance 19.4% Uninsured under 19 6.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 679 95.0% Spanish 17 2.5% 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) 700 97.9% Born in same state 698 97.6% Born in different state 540 75.5% Foreign born 2 0.3% Naturalized citizen 15 2.1% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 18 2.5% Polish 16 2.2%
Ancestry Count % Irish 13 1.8% Italian 13 1.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 29.1% Internet access 91.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99557
What city is ZIP code 99557 in?
ZIP code 99557 is primarily assigned to Aniak, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99557 in?
ZIP code 99557 falls within Bethel County, Alaska.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 99557?
10% 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 99557?
18% of residents in ZIP code 99557 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 99557 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 99557 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 99557?
ZIP code 99557 has an estimated population of 715 residents.
What timezone is ZIP code 99557 in?
ZIP code 99557 observes the AKST timezone.
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