99579 ZIP Code — Egegik, AK
Lake And Peninsula County, Alaska
ZIP code 99579 is located in Egegik, Alaska, within Lake And Peninsula County. It covers approximately 29.55 square miles and serves a population of 46 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
46
population
29.55
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99579 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99579
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99579. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Egegik | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 46 |
| Population density | 2 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 164 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 29.55 sq mi |
| Water area | 38.12 sq mi |
| Latitude | 58.0828 |
| Longitude | -156.4436 |
| 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 | 14.3% | 52.0% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.9% | 32.7% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 42.9% | 14.2% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.2% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
46
Population
2
People per sq mi
44.7
Median age
$0
Median household income
$84,070
Per capita income
$143,800
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
70.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
246
Housing units
40.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
15–19
0
9
25–34
2
9
35–44
2
9
45–54
2
2
55–59
0
6
60–64
1
2
65–74
0
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2 | 4.3% |
| 18 and over | 44 | 95.7% |
| 65 and over | 2 | 4.3% |
| Median age | 44.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
43.5%
Two or more races
30.4%
Asian
17.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
8.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20 | 43.5% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 30.4% |
| Asian | 8 | 17.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 8.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 14.3% | 52.0% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.9% | 32.7% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 42.9% | 14.2% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.2% | 8.8% |
$15k–$25k
30.0%
$50k–$75k
20.0%
$150k–$200k
50.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 30.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 50.0% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
28.6%
$100k–$150k
28.6%
$150k–$200k
42.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $143,800 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% |
| Vacant | 96.0% |
| Single-family detached | 97.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.6% |
| Median rooms | 2.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.71 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 51.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 40.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 16.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 30.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 20.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 30.0% |
| Fuel oil | 70.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5 | 50.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3 | 30.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2 | 20.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3 | 30.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2 | 20.0% |
| Average household size | 1.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.7% | 22.2% |
| Married | 48.6% | 55.6% |
| Separated | 21.6% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 22.2% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
25.0%
Some college, no degree
34.1%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
18.2%
Graduate / professional
22.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 2 | 100.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
47.8%
Manufacturing
17.4%
Education & healthcare
17.4%
Professional & management
15.2%
Construction
2.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 58.7% |
| Service | 17.4% |
| Sales & office | 4.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 2.2% |
| Production & transportation | 17.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 32.6% |
| Government | 67.4% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 8.7% |
| Carpool | 10.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 73.9% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 6.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 4.1 |
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 | 20.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 30.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.8% |
| High blood pressure | 40.8% |
| High cholesterol | 34.5% |
| Diabetes | 14.0% |
| Heart disease | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 26.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.1% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 29.7% |
| Binge drinking | 19.9% |
| No physical activity | 27.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.7% |
| Depression | 17.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.3% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 14.2% |
| No health insurance | 16.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 61.0% |
| Visited dentist | 48.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.8% |
| Teeth loss | 21.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 7 | 15.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 4.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 4.8% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.9% |
| Public insurance | 4.3% |
| No insurance | 39.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 100.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 46 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 8 | 17.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 8 | 17.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 38 | 82.6% |
| Born in same state | 38 | 82.6% |
| Born in different state | 11 | 23.9% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 8 | 17.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 9 | 19.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 21.7% |
| Internet access | 70.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99579
What city is ZIP code 99579 in?
ZIP code 99579 is primarily assigned to Egegik, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99579 in?
ZIP code 99579 falls within Lake And Peninsula County, Alaska.
Does ZIP code 99579 have a large veteran population?
16% of civilians in ZIP code 99579 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99579?
The median home value in ZIP code 99579 is $143,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 99579?
ZIP code 99579 has an estimated population of 46 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 99579 in?
ZIP code 99579 observes the AKST timezone.