99622 ZIP Code — Kwigillingok, AK

Bethel County, Alaska

ZIP code 99622 is located in Kwigillingok, Alaska, within Bethel County. It covers approximately 23.79 square miles and serves a population of 589 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99622

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 $116,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $61,500. SNAP benefit usage at 35% 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.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (40%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 99622 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and elevated reliance on food assistance.

589

population

23.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99622 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99622

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99622. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kwigillingok	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	589
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	050

Geography
Land area	23.79 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	59.8933
Longitude	-163.0038
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	43.9%	45.6%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	28.5%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	6.1%	20.2%	28.9%
Over $200k	2.4%	5.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

589

Population

People per sq mi

24.4

Median age

$61,500

Median household income

$15,060

Per capita income

$116,700

Median home value

$568

Median monthly rent

74.6%

Home ownership

15.4%

Poverty rate

20.4%

Unemployment

109

Housing units

3.5%

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	242	41.1%
18 and over	347	58.9%
65 and over	42	7.1%
Median age	24.4 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 98.8%

White 1%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	582	98.8%
White	6	1%
Two or more races	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.9%	45.6%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	47.6%	28.5%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	6.1%	20.2%	28.9%
Over $200k	2.4%	5.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 24.6%

$75k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 0.8%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	24.6%
$75k–$100k	19.0%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	0.8%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$61,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.7%

$50k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 3.2%

$150k–$200k 20.2%

$200k–$300k 19.1%

$300k–$500k 6.4%

$1M+ 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,700
Median rent / month	$568
Owner occupied	74.6%
Renter occupied	25.4%
Vacant	10.6%
Single-family detached	98.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	4.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	26.2%
1990–1999	18.4%
1980–1989	30.5%
1970–1979	22.0%
1960–1969	1.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	52.5%
4 bedrooms	18.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	100.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Fuel oil	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	68	54.0%
Cohabiting couple	16	12.7%
Male householder, no spouse	13	10.3%
Female householder, no spouse	29	23.0%
Households with children under 18	83	65.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	33	26.2%
Average household size	4.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.8%	30.4%
Married	42.6%	47.9%
Separated	0.5%	5.7%
Widowed	1.5%	12.9%
Divorced	1.5%	3.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.4%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 44.4%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 3.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.1%
Bachelor's or higher	3.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	6.4%
Kindergarten	6	2.9%
Elementary school	109	53.4%
High school	55	27.0%
College / grad school	21	10.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 41.5%

Public administration 23.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.8%

Retail trade 8.7%

Professional & management 6.6%

Construction 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Other services 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	26.2%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	7.7%
Production & transportation	10.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	24.6%
Government	72.7%
Self-employed	2.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	1.6%
Walk	20.8%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	72.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	5.8

Poverty

All people 15.4%

Under 18 years 13.2%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 11.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.6%
Retirement income	21.4%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	27.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	30.5%
Diabetes	17.0%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	6.9%
Asthma	13.7%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.6%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	39.9%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	38.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	30.7%
Poor mental health	19.0%
Poor physical health	19.8%
No health insurance	20.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.2%
Visited dentist	36.2%
Cholesterol screening	80.9%
Teeth loss	42.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	52.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	17.8%
Public insurance	71.8%
No insurance	14.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	513	87.1%
Spanish	19	3.7%
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)	589	100.0%
Born in same state	589	100.0%
Born in different state	582	98.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	21.4%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99622

What city is ZIP code 99622 in?

ZIP code 99622 is primarily assigned to Kwigillingok, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99622 in?

ZIP code 99622 falls within Bethel County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99622 family-oriented?

41% of residents in ZIP code 99622 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 99622?

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 99622?

15% of residents in ZIP code 99622 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 99622 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 99622 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 99622 in?

ZIP code 99622 observes the AKST timezone.