99548 ZIP Code — Chignik Lake, AK
Lake And Peninsula County, Alaska
ZIP code 99548 is located in Chignik Lake, Alaska, within Lake And Peninsula County. It covers approximately 15.68 square miles and serves a population of 30 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
30
population
15.68
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99548 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99548
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99548. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Chignik Lake | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 30 |
| Population density | 2 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 164 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 15.68 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.66 sq mi |
| Latitude | 56.2392 |
| Longitude | -158.7433 |
| 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 | 75.0% | 52.0% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 20.0% | 32.7% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 5.0% | 14.2% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.2% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
30
Population
2
People per sq mi
35.3
Median age
$53,750
Median household income
$18,603
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
63.6%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
30
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
Under 5
2
1
5–9
0
2
10–14
1
3
15–19
3
3
35–44
3
1
45–54
1
1
55–59
1
1
60–64
1
2
65–74
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9 | 30.0% |
| 18 and over | 21 | 70.0% |
| 65 and over | 4 | 13.3% |
| Median age | 35.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
73.3%
Two or more races
23.3%
White
3.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 22 | 73.3% |
| Two or more races | 7 | 23.3% |
| White | 1 | 3.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 75.0% | 52.0% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 20.0% | 32.7% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 5.0% | 14.2% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.2% | 8.8% |
$15k–$25k
18.2%
$35k–$50k
27.3%
$50k–$75k
27.3%
$75k–$100k
27.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 18.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 27.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 27.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 27.3% |
| Median income | $53,750 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
28.6%
$150k–$200k
28.6%
$300k–$500k
42.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 63.6% |
| Renter occupied | 36.4% |
| Vacant | 67.6% |
| Single-family detached | 85.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 55.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 27.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 72.7% |
| 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 | 9 | 81.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2 | 18.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4 | 36.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3 | 27.3% |
| Average household size | 2.73 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Married | 53.8% | 77.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 22.2% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
12.5%
Some HS, no diploma
37.5%
HS graduate
31.3%
Some college, no degree
18.8%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 50.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1 | 11.1% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 2 | 22.2% |
| High school | 6 | 66.7% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
50.0%
Transportation & utilities
30.0%
Retail trade
20.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.0% |
| Service | 10.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 60.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 30.0% |
| Government | 70.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 30.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 45.5% |
| Retirement income | 27.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 27.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 54.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| High blood pressure | 37.1% |
| High cholesterol | 29.5% |
| Diabetes | 14.7% |
| Heart disease | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 4.9% |
| Asthma | 12.5% |
| Arthritis | 24.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.5% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 30.5% |
| Binge drinking | 18.4% |
| No physical activity | 28.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.4% |
| Depression | 19.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.1% |
| Poor mental health | 16.9% |
| Poor physical health | 14.8% |
| No health insurance | 15.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 63.6% |
| Visited dentist | 48.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.6% |
| Teeth loss | 26.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3 | 14.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 26.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 23.5% |
| 65 and over | 100.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 6.7% |
| Public insurance | 86.7% |
| No insurance | 6.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26 | 86.7% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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) | 30 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 30 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 30 | 100.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.7% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99548
What city is ZIP code 99548 in?
ZIP code 99548 is primarily assigned to Chignik Lake, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99548 in?
ZIP code 99548 falls within Lake And Peninsula County, Alaska.
Does ZIP code 99548 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 99548 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 99548 have a large veteran population?
14% of civilians in ZIP code 99548 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 99548?
ZIP code 99548 has an estimated population of 30 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 99548?
The median household income in ZIP code 99548 is $53,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 99548 in?
ZIP code 99548 observes the AKST timezone.