99630 ZIP Code — Mekoryuk, AK

Bethel County, Alaska

ZIP code 99630 is located in Mekoryuk, Alaska, within Bethel County. It covers approximately 7.07 square miles and serves a population of 315 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99630

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 $89,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $30,417. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 51% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 4 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (40%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 99630 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

315

population

7.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99630 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99630

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99630. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mekoryuk	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	315
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	050

Geography
Land area	7.07 sq mi
Water area	0.61 sq mi
Latitude	60.0881
Longitude	-166.4815
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	69.6%	45.6%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	18.5%	28.5%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	20.2%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

315

Population

People per sq mi

46.2

Median age

$30,417

Median household income

$18,889

Per capita income

$89,300

Median home value

$563

Median monthly rent

79.0%

Home ownership

18.4%

Poverty rate

15.7%

Unemployment

116

Housing units

3.3%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	91	28.9%
18 and over	224	71.1%
65 and over	43	13.7%
Median age	46.2 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 97.5%

White 1.3%

Two or more races 1.3%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	307	97.5%
White	4	1.3%
Two or more races	4	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.6%	45.6%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	18.5%	28.5%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	20.2%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 8.1%

$10k–$15k 8.1%

$15k–$25k 28.2%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 4.8%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 3.2%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.1%
$10k–$15k	8.1%
$15k–$25k	28.2%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	4.8%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	3.2%
$100k–$150k	19.4%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
Median income	$30,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.6%

$50k–$100k 24.5%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 12.2%

$300k–$500k 7.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$89,300
Median rent / month	$563
Owner occupied	79.0%
Renter occupied	21.0%
Vacant	12.7%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	10.6%
1980–1989	47.2%
1970–1979	19.7%
1960–1969	12.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	10.6%
2 bedrooms	31.7%
3 bedrooms	43.0%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	85.5%
1 vehicle	12.1%
2 vehicles	2.4%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Fuel oil	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	39	31.5%
Cohabiting couple	3	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	50	40.3%
Female householder, no spouse	32	25.8%
Households with children under 18	52	41.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	38	30.6%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.8%	42.5%
Married	35.7%	41.5%
Separated	3.2%	0.0%
Widowed	4.8%	14.2%
Divorced	9.5%	1.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 56.3%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 4.2%

Bachelor's degree 2.8%

Graduate / professional 0.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.2%
Bachelor's or higher	3.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	7.9%
Kindergarten	3	3.9%
Elementary school	46	60.5%
High school	18	23.7%
College / grad school	3	3.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.8%

Public administration 24.3%

Retail trade 21.5%

Transportation & utilities 10.3%

Other services 6.5%

Professional & management 2.8%

Construction 1.9%

Information 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.2%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	27.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	33.6%
Government	64.5%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	5.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	12.8%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	79.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	3.7

Poverty

All people 18.4%

Under 18 years 22.0%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.6%
Retirement income	13.7%
Supplemental Security	10.5%
Cash public assistance	19.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	50.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	44.4%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	19.3%
Heart disease	11.7%
Stroke	7.5%
Asthma	13.4%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	5.2%
Pulmonary disease	13.5%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	40.3%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	39.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	31.9%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	20.5%
No health insurance	20.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.0%
Visited dentist	35.8%
Cholesterol screening	82.7%
Teeth loss	39.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	16.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.7%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	17.9%
65 and over	76.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	16.0%
Public insurance	76.7%
No insurance	13.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	287	91.1%
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)	315	100.0%
Born in same state	315	100.0%
Born in different state	314	99.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.4%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99630

What city is ZIP code 99630 in?

ZIP code 99630 is primarily assigned to Mekoryuk, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99630 in?

ZIP code 99630 falls within Bethel County, Alaska.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 99630?

3% 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 99630?

18% of residents in ZIP code 99630 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 99630 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 99630 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99630?

The median home value in ZIP code 99630 is $89,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 99630 in?

ZIP code 99630 observes the AKST timezone.