99559 ZIP Code — Bethel, AK

Bethel County, Alaska

ZIP code 99559 is located in Bethel, Alaska, within Bethel County. It covers approximately 56.52 square miles and serves a population of 7,465 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99559

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $303,700. Renters make up the majority at 56%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $94,313. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 9 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 99559 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and elevated reliance on food assistance.

7,465

population

56.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99559 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99559

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99559. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bethel	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,465
Population density	132 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	050

Geography
Land area	56.52 sq mi
Water area	9.41 sq mi
Latitude	60.9125
Longitude	-161.9762
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	31.2%	45.6%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	28.5%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	27.3%	20.2%	28.9%
Over $200k	10.2%	5.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

7,465

Population

132

People per sq mi

29.6

Median age

$94,313

Median household income

$33,760

Per capita income

$303,700

Median home value

$1,522

Median monthly rent

44.2%

Home ownership

15.7%

Poverty rate

10.6%

Unemployment

1,554

Housing units

17.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

368

Under 5

305

406

5–9

337

301

10–14

251

340

15–19

282

350

20–24

291

608

25–34

506

540

35–44

449

379

45–54

315

247

55–59

206

221

60–64

183

245

65–74

204

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,340	31.3%
18 and over	5,125	68.7%
65 and over	580	7.8%
Median age	29.6 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 70.9%

White 13.6%

Two or more races 6.5%

Asian 3.1%

Black or African American 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Other race 1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5,404	70.9%
White	1,034	13.6%
Two or more races	492	6.5%
Asian	236	3.1%
Black or African American	185	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	159	2.1%
Other race	80	1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	34	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.2%	45.6%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	31.3%	28.5%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	27.3%	20.2%	28.9%
Over $200k	10.2%	5.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 6.2%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k+ 12.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	6.2%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	18.2%
$150k–$200k	15.5%
$200k+	12.7%
Median income	$94,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.7%

$50k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 4.6%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k–$300k 18.1%

$300k–$500k 43.0%

$500k–$1M 6.7%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$303,700
Median rent / month	$1,522
Owner occupied	44.2%
Renter occupied	55.8%
Vacant	21.3%
Single-family detached	62.7%
Large apartment buildings	7.5%
Mobile homes	6.6%
Median rooms	3.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.9%
2000–2009	16.8%
1990–1999	20.5%
1980–1989	24.4%
1970–1979	21.8%
1960–1969	5.6%
1950–1959	0.5%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.0%
1 bedroom	16.8%
2 bedrooms	29.9%
3 bedrooms	32.9%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	38.4%
1 vehicle	34.9%
2 vehicles	18.6%
3 or more	8.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	2.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Fuel oil	92.1%
Wood	2.9%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	905	41.5%
Cohabiting couple	171	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	551	25.3%
Female householder, no spouse	552	25.3%
Households with children under 18	861	39.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	425	19.5%
Average household size	3.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.3%	41.9%
Married	35.9%	40.9%
Separated	4.7%	3.8%
Widowed	1.4%	4.9%
Divorced	4.7%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 46.1%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 8.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.2%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	117	5.9%
Kindergarten	259	13.0%
Elementary school	878	44.1%
High school	541	27.2%
College / grad school	195	9.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Public administration 16.6%

Transportation & utilities 13.1%

Professional & management 11.0%

Retail trade 9.6%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Other services 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Construction 2.6%

Manufacturing 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.9%
Service	18.1%
Sales & office	23.4%
Natural resources & construction	5.9%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.6%
Government	29.5%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	36.8%
Carpool	19.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	22.3%
Work from home	9.6%
Other means	11.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	8.9

Poverty

All people 15.7%

Under 18 years 17.9%

18 and over 14.7%

Married-couple families 9.5%

Female-led households 6.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.3%
Retirement income	17.6%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	9.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.9%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	26.6%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	18.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	4.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.2%
Binge drinking	21.6%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	18.4%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.1%
Visited dentist	48.7%
Cholesterol screening	82.6%
Teeth loss	26.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	282	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.5%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	43.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.2%
Public insurance	44.3%
No insurance	15.0%
Uninsured under 19	8.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,792	91.0%
Spanish	351	5.2%
Other Indo-European	15	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	0.3%
Other languages	108	1.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,079	94.8%
Born in same state	7,072	94.7%
Born in different state	6,048	81.0%
Foreign born	7	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	386	5.2%
Not a US citizen	263	68.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	230	3.1%
Italian	146	2%
French	141	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	47	0.6%
English	27	0.4%
Dutch	20	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.2%
Internet access	96.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99559

What city is ZIP code 99559 in?

ZIP code 99559 is primarily assigned to Bethel, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99559 in?

ZIP code 99559 falls within Bethel County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99559 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 99559 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 99559 mostly rentals?

56% of occupied units in ZIP code 99559 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99559?

16% of residents in ZIP code 99559 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 99559?

ZIP code 99559 has an estimated population of 7,465 residents, with a density of 132 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 99559 in?

ZIP code 99559 observes the AKST timezone.