99578 ZIP Code — Eek, AK

Bethel County, Alaska

ZIP code 99578 is located in Eek, Alaska, within Bethel County. It covers approximately 0.65 square miles and serves a population of 475 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99578

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $80,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The gap between median ($48,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 40% 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 6 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (40%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 99578 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

475
population
0.65
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99578 ZIP code map
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City Status
Eek Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 475
Population density 731 / sq mi
State FIPS 02
County FIPS 050
Geography
Land area 0.65 sq mi
Water area 0.09 sq mi
Latitude 59.7617
Longitude -161.9041
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 54.6% 45.6% 29.8%
$50k – $100k 22.7% 28.5% 32.4%
$100k – $200k 21.0% 20.2% 28.9%
Over $200k 1.7% 5.7% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

475
Population
731
People per sq mi
26.0
Median age
$48,750
Median household income
$17,033
Per capita income
$80,600
Median home value
$642
Median monthly rent
74.1%
Home ownership
29.1%
Poverty rate
28.8%
Unemployment
96
Housing units
1.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
13
Under 5
11
36
5–9
31
36
10–14
30
21
15–19
17
17
20–24
15
31
25–34
27
17
35–44
14
47
45–54
39
9
55–59
7
15
60–64
13
10
65–74
8
4
75–84
3
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1818739.4%
18 and over28860.6%
65 and over296.1%
Median age26.0 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 97.3%
Two or more races 2.7%
GroupCount%
American Indian / Alaska Native46297.3%
Two or more races132.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 54.6% 45.6% 29.8%
$50k – $100k 22.7% 28.5% 32.4%
$100k – $200k 21.0% 20.2% 28.9%
Over $200k 1.7% 5.7% 8.8%
Under $10k 1.9%
$10k–$15k 7.4%
$15k–$25k 8.3%
$25k–$35k 15.7%
$35k–$50k 18.5%
$50k–$75k 14.8%
$75k–$100k 2.8%
$100k–$150k 17.6%
$150k–$200k 7.4%
$200k+ 5.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.9%
$10k–$15k7.4%
$15k–$25k8.3%
$25k–$35k15.7%
$35k–$50k18.5%
$50k–$75k14.8%
$75k–$100k2.8%
$100k–$150k17.6%
$150k–$200k7.4%
$200k+5.6%
Median income$48,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 40.0%
$50k–$100k 28.8%
$100k–$150k 12.5%
$150k–$200k 7.5%
$200k–$300k 7.5%
$300k–$500k 3.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$80,600
Median rent / month$642
Owner occupied74.1%
Renter occupied25.9%
Vacant12.9%
Single-family detached97.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms3.9
Avg household size (owned)4.14

Year built

Era%
2020 or later1.6%
2010–20195.6%
2000–200937.1%
1990–199922.6%
1980–198912.1%
1970–197919.4%
1960–19690.0%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19491.6%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.2%
1 bedroom8.1%
2 bedrooms24.2%
3 bedrooms41.9%
4 bedrooms22.6%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle100.0%
1 vehicle0.0%
2 vehicles0.0%
3 or more0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Fuel oil98.1%
Wood1.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family6963.9%
Cohabiting couple43.7%
Male householder, no spouse1614.8%
Female householder, no spouse1917.6%
Households with children under 186055.6%
Households with seniors (65+)2725.0%
Average household size4.40

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married42.4%35.6%
Married52.9%49.3%
Separated2.9%2.1%
Widowed0.0%8.2%
Divorced1.7%4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.3%
Some HS, no diploma 13.7%
HS graduate 60.9%
Some college, no degree 12.9%
Associate's degree 4.0%
Bachelor's degree 0.0%
Graduate / professional 1.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher79.0%
Bachelor's or higher1.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool95.1%
Kindergarten179.7%
Elementary school10057.1%
High school4525.7%
College / grad school42.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.0%
Public administration 21.2%
Retail trade 14.4%
Transportation & utilities 12.3%
Construction 11.0%
Other services 10.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%
Professional & management 1.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.5%
Service21.9%
Sales & office16.4%
Natural resources & construction18.5%
Production & transportation13.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector30.1%
Government65.8%
Self-employed4.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone0.7%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk19.9%
Work from home4.1%
Other means75.3%
Avg commute (minutes)5.6

Poverty

All people 29.1%
Under 18 years 39.0%
18 and over 22.6%
Married-couple families 23.2%
Female-led households 14.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security21.3%
Retirement income9.3%
Supplemental Security8.3%
Cash public assistance26.9%
Food stamps / SNAP39.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.8%
High blood pressure39.9%
High cholesterol29.8%
Diabetes16.6%
Heart disease9.8%
Stroke6.4%
Asthma13.6%
Arthritis24.6%
Kidney disease4.5%
Pulmonary disease12.0%
Cancer4.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking40.1%
Binge drinking19.2%
No physical activity37.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.8%
Depression20.1%
Fair or poor health29.9%
Poor mental health19.2%
Poor physical health19.2%
No health insurance21.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)67.6%
Visited dentist36.3%
Cholesterol screening80.0%
Teeth loss40.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans31.0%
Disability%
Any disability7.2%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years6.2%
65 and over62.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance22.5%
Public insurance56.6%
No insurance22.3%
Uninsured under 198.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only45194.9%
Spanish102.2%
Other Indo-European30.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)47299.4%
Born in same state47299.4%
Born in different state46998.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen30.6%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French102.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access22.7%
Internet access88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99578

What city is ZIP code 99578 in?

ZIP code 99578 is primarily assigned to Eek, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99578 in?

ZIP code 99578 falls within Bethel County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99578 family-oriented?

39% of residents in ZIP code 99578 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99578?

29% of residents in ZIP code 99578 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99578?

The median home value in ZIP code 99578 is $80,600.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 99578?

Health data for ZIP code 99578 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (40%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 99578 in?

ZIP code 99578 observes the AKST timezone.

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