99590 ZIP Code — Grayling, AK

Yukon Koyukuk County, Alaska

ZIP code 99590 is located in Grayling, Alaska, within Yukon Koyukuk County. It covers approximately 11.23 square miles and serves a population of 210 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99590

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $95,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $36,250. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 60% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 4 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 99590 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

210

population

11.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99590 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99590

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99590. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grayling	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	210
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	290

Geography
Land area	11.23 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	64.0728
Longitude	-159.6942
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	65.2%	57.9%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	28.7%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.4%	28.9%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

210

Population

People per sq mi

31.0

Median age

$36,250

Median household income

$16,326

Per capita income

$95,800

Median home value

$667

Median monthly rent

79.2%

Home ownership

27.1%

Poverty rate

31.5%

Unemployment

Housing units

4.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	69	32.9%
18 and over	141	67.1%
65 and over	22	10.5%
Median age	31.0 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 93.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Other race 2.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	202	93.5%
Hispanic or Latino	6	2.8%
Other race	6	2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	2	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.2%	57.9%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	33.3%	28.7%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.4%	28.9%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 16.7%

$10k–$15k 12.5%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.7%
$10k–$15k	12.5%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	5.6%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
Median income	$36,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.6%

$50k–$100k 29.8%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$300k–$500k 7.0%

$500k–$1M 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,800
Median rent / month	$667
Owner occupied	79.2%
Renter occupied	20.8%
Vacant	7.7%
Single-family detached	97.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	6.4%
1980–1989	32.1%
1970–1979	26.9%
1960–1969	12.8%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	3.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.8%
1 bedroom	16.7%
2 bedrooms	29.5%
3 bedrooms	33.3%
4 bedrooms	16.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	69.4%
1 vehicle	18.1%
2 vehicles	8.3%
3 or more	4.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.8%
Fuel oil	52.8%
Wood	44.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	19	26.4%
Cohabiting couple	19	26.4%
Male householder, no spouse	23	31.9%
Female householder, no spouse	11	15.3%
Households with children under 18	26	36.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	17	23.6%
Average household size	2.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	68.4%	60.6%
Married	25.3%	23.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	15.5%
Divorced	6.3%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.9%

Some HS, no diploma 23.0%

HS graduate 52.4%

Some college, no degree 5.6%

Associate's degree 3.2%

Bachelor's degree 4.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	65.1%
Bachelor's or higher	4.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	12.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	33	66.0%
High school	11	22.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 30.2%

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Manufacturing 12.7%

Retail trade 7.9%

Other services 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Professional & management 3.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.9%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	19.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	39.7%
Government	60.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	7.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	57.1%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	34.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	4.4

Poverty

All people 27.1%

Under 18 years 26.1%

18 and over 27.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 41.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.4%
Retirement income	6.9%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	20.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	59.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	26.2%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	12.7%
Arthritis	21.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	4.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	33.4%
Binge drinking	20.5%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	23.5%
Poor mental health	19.0%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	18.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	62.1%
Visited dentist	44.4%
Cholesterol screening	78.9%
Teeth loss	33.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3	2.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	8.6%
Public insurance	70.0%
No insurance	23.8%
Uninsured under 19	12.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	189	90.0%
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)	208	99.0%
Born in same state	208	99.0%
Born in different state	203	96.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	1.0%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4	1.9%
German	3	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	3	1.4%
English	3	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.3%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99590

What city is ZIP code 99590 in?

ZIP code 99590 is primarily assigned to Grayling, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99590 in?

ZIP code 99590 falls within Yukon Koyukuk County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99590 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 99590 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 99590?

4% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 99590?

27% of residents in ZIP code 99590 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99590?

The median home value in ZIP code 99590 is $95,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 99590 in?

ZIP code 99590 observes the AKST timezone.