99589 ZIP Code — Goodnews Bay, AK
Bethel County, Alaska
ZIP code 99589 is located in Goodnews Bay, Alaska, within Bethel County. It covers approximately 247.48 square miles and serves a population of 118 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
118
population
247.48
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99589 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99589
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99589. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Goodnews Bay | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 118 |
| Population density | 0 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 050 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 247.48 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.12 sq mi |
| Latitude | 58.9475 |
| Longitude | -161.7106 |
| 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 | 60.6% | 45.6% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 6.1% | 28.5% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.3% | 20.2% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 5.7% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
118
Population
32.8
Median age
$27,708
Median household income
$11,503
Per capita income
$129,200
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
83.8%
Home ownership
61.0%
Poverty rate
6.1%
Unemployment
48
Housing units
6.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
8
Under 5
11
5
5–9
8
2
10–14
4
1
15–19
2
2
20–24
2
9
25–34
12
7
35–44
10
5
45–54
8
6
55–59
8
2
60–64
3
1
65–74
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 41 | 34.7% |
| 18 and over | 77 | 65.3% |
| 65 and over | 3 | 2.5% |
| Median age | 32.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
83.1%
Two or more races
11.9%
White
5.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 98 | 83.1% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 11.9% |
| White | 6 | 5.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 60.6% | 45.6% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 6.1% | 28.5% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.3% | 20.2% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 5.7% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
16.2%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
13.5%
$25k–$35k
40.5%
$35k–$50k
8.1%
$50k–$75k
5.4%
$100k–$150k
13.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 16.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 40.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 5.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.5% |
| Median income | $27,708 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
29.0%
$50k–$100k
9.7%
$100k–$150k
19.4%
$150k–$200k
32.3%
$200k–$300k
6.5%
$300k–$500k
3.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $129,200 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 83.8% |
| Renter occupied | 16.2% |
| Vacant | 31.5% |
| Single-family detached | 88.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 5.6% |
| Median rooms | 3.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.23 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 35.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 31.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 3.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 89.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 10.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.7% |
| Fuel oil | 97.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10 | 27.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 10 | 27.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5 | 13.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 12 | 32.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 17 | 45.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3 | 8.1% |
| Average household size | 3.19 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 59.4% | 60.4% |
| Married | 21.9% | 25.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 10.4% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 18.8% | 4.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
23.3%
HS graduate
52.1%
Some college, no degree
17.8%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
6.8%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 76.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 6.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 3 | 12.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 19 | 76.0% |
| High school | 3 | 12.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.3%
Public administration
23.9%
Transportation & utilities
17.4%
Professional & management
8.7%
Agriculture & mining
6.5%
Retail trade
6.5%
Other services
6.5%
Construction
2.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.5% |
| Service | 10.9% |
| Sales & office | 13.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 23.9% |
| Production & transportation | 8.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 2.2% |
| Government | 91.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 0.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 63.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 37.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 4.0 |
Poverty
All people
61.0%
Under 18 years
82.9%
18 and over
49.4%
Married-couple families
40.0%
Female-led households
66.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 5.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 13.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 67.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.7% |
| High blood pressure | 38.0% |
| High cholesterol | 28.3% |
| Diabetes | 15.0% |
| Heart disease | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 5.8% |
| Asthma | 13.6% |
| Arthritis | 23.0% |
| Kidney disease | 4.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 40.4% |
| Binge drinking | 20.4% |
| No physical activity | 37.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.0% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 28.8% |
| Poor mental health | 19.6% |
| Poor physical health | 18.5% |
| No health insurance | 21.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.3% |
| Visited dentist | 35.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 78.6% |
| Teeth loss | 40.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 28.4% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 17.8% |
| Public insurance | 86.4% |
| No insurance | 7.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 99 | 83.9% |
| Spanish | 2 | 2.0% |
| 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) | 118 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 118 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 112 | 94.9% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1 | 0.8% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 31.4% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99589
What city is ZIP code 99589 in?
ZIP code 99589 is primarily assigned to Goodnews Bay, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99589 in?
ZIP code 99589 falls within Bethel County, Alaska.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99589?
61% of residents in ZIP code 99589 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 99589 family-oriented?
35% of residents in ZIP code 99589 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 99589?
7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 99589 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 99589 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 99589 in?
ZIP code 99589 observes the AKST timezone.