99581 ZIP Code — Emmonak, AK

Kusilvak County, Alaska

ZIP code 99581 is located in Emmonak, Alaska, within Kusilvak County. It covers approximately 58.20 square miles and serves a population of 1,293 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99581

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $107,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $45,655. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 7 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (42%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 99581 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.

1,293

population

58.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99581 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99581

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99581. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Emmonak	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,293
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	158

Geography
Land area	58.20 sq mi
Water area	1.28 sq mi
Latitude	62.6979
Longitude	-163.4661
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	72.0%	66.1%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	15.3%	23.1%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	9.7%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.1%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,293

Population

People per sq mi

26.8

Median age

$45,655

Median household income

$18,825

Per capita income

$107,200

Median home value

$967

Median monthly rent

70.0%

Home ownership

22.2%

Poverty rate

17.5%

Unemployment

276

Housing units

13.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

107

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	480	37.1%
18 and over	813	62.9%
65 and over	140	10.8%
Median age	26.8 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 82.6%

Two or more races 11.5%

Black or African American 5.3%

White 0.6%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,068	82.6%
Two or more races	149	11.5%
Black or African American	68	5.3%
White	8	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.0%	66.1%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	15.3%	23.1%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	9.7%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.1%	8.8%

Under $10k 9.9%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 13.7%

$35k–$50k 19.2%

$50k–$75k 21.3%

$75k–$100k 4.4%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.9%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	13.7%
$35k–$50k	19.2%
$50k–$75k	21.3%
$75k–$100k	4.4%
$100k–$150k	8.2%
$150k–$200k	8.2%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$45,655

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.9%

$50k–$100k 23.8%

$100k–$150k 31.7%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k–$300k 16.7%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,200
Median rent / month	$967
Owner occupied	70.0%
Renter occupied	30.0%
Vacant	9.5%
Single-family detached	97.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.5%
Median rooms	3.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.6%
2010–2019	18.5%
2000–2009	9.8%
1990–1999	31.1%
1980–1989	9.2%
1970–1979	22.2%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	15.3%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	43.0%
3 bedrooms	25.3%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	84.0%
1 vehicle	14.0%
2 vehicles	2.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	0.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
Fuel oil	82.8%
Wood	13.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	95	27.7%
Cohabiting couple	48	14.0%
Male householder, no spouse	89	25.9%
Female householder, no spouse	111	32.4%
Households with children under 18	193	56.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	107	31.2%
Average household size	3.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.9%	50.9%
Married	36.0%	25.7%
Separated	5.1%	5.4%
Widowed	2.0%	16.9%
Divorced	3.0%	1.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 18.0%

HS graduate 37.6%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 2.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 0.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.1%
Bachelor's or higher	13.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	10.8%
Kindergarten	28	8.6%
Elementary school	185	57.1%
High school	73	22.5%
College / grad school	3	0.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.7%

Manufacturing 24.7%

Public administration 15.3%

Transportation & utilities 12.1%

Retail trade 8.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Construction 1.7%

Professional & management 1.7%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.7%
Service	20.9%
Sales & office	26.0%
Natural resources & construction	5.3%
Production & transportation	26.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	52.1%
Government	45.7%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	5.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	31.7%
Work from home	12.2%
Other means	50.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	6.6

Poverty

All people 22.2%

Under 18 years 25.2%

18 and over 20.5%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 20.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.5%
Retirement income	21.9%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	6.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.0%
High blood pressure	39.6%
High cholesterol	28.1%
Diabetes	16.5%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	6.1%
Asthma	14.0%
Arthritis	24.8%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	4.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	42.0%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	38.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	32.2%
Poor mental health	20.8%
Poor physical health	19.6%
No health insurance	22.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	61.1%
Visited dentist	34.2%
Cholesterol screening	77.8%
Teeth loss	41.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13	1.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	49.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	24.4%
Public insurance	61.3%
No insurance	20.8%
Uninsured under 19	12.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,122	86.8%
Spanish	94	8.4%
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)	1,225	94.7%
Born in same state	1,225	94.7%
Born in different state	1,206	93.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	68	5.3%
Not a US citizen	68	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.5%
Internet access	83.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99581

What city is ZIP code 99581 in?

ZIP code 99581 is primarily assigned to Emmonak, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99581 in?

ZIP code 99581 falls within Kusilvak County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99581 family-oriented?

37% of residents in ZIP code 99581 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99581?

22% of residents in ZIP code 99581 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 99581?

13% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 99581?

The median home value in ZIP code 99581 is $107,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 99581 in?

ZIP code 99581 observes the AKST timezone.