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Kusilvak County
Pilot Station, AK
99650
99650 ZIP Code — Pilot Station, AK
Kusilvak County, Alaska
ZIP code 99650 is located in
Pilot Station ,
Alaska ,
within Kusilvak County .
It covers approximately 1.61 square miles and serves a population of
380 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone,
served by area code 907 .
About ZIP code 99650
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $34,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($41,964) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 39% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 68% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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 2% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (41%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 99650 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
380
Population density
236 / sq mi
State FIPS
02
County FIPS
158
Geography
Land area
1.61 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
61.6895
Longitude
-163.1775
Timezone
Alaska (AKT)
Area code
907
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
72.0%
66.1%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
16.1%
23.1%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
8.6%
9.7%
28.9%
Over $200k
3.2%
1.1%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$41,964
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 145 38.2% 18 and over 235 61.8% 65 and over 35 9.2% Median age 23.4 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
95.5%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 363 95.5% Two or more races 17 4.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
72.0%
66.1%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
16.1%
23.1%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
8.6%
9.7%
28.9%
Over $200k
3.2%
1.1%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.2% $15k–$25k 14.5% $25k–$35k 19.3% $35k–$50k 30.1% $50k–$75k 3.6% $75k–$100k 13.3% $100k–$150k 12.0% $200k+ 6.0% Median income $41,964
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $34,800 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 97.6% Renter occupied 2.4% Vacant 10.8% Single-family detached 100.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 4.3 Avg household size (owned) 4.23
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.6% 2000–2009 6.5% 1990–1999 19.4% 1980–1989 29.0% 1970–1979 36.6% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.2% 2 bedrooms 30.1% 3 bedrooms 46.2% 4 bedrooms 21.5% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 90.4% 1 vehicle 9.6% 2 vehicles 0.0% 3 or more 0.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Fuel oil 72.3% Wood 27.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 37 44.6% Cohabiting couple 10 12.0% Male householder, no spouse 12 14.5% Female householder, no spouse 24 28.9% Households with children under 18 60 72.3% Households with seniors (65+) 25 30.1% Average household size 4.58
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 65.6% 54.4% Married 31.3% 29.6% Separated 3.1% 0.8% Widowed 0.0% 9.6% Divorced 0.0% 5.6%
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.5%
Some HS, no diploma
15.4%
Some college, no degree
8.8%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 73.1% Bachelor's or higher 2.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 11 12.2% Elementary school 43 47.8% High school 33 36.7% College / grad school 3 3.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.1%
Transportation & utilities
16.2%
Public administration
16.2%
Agriculture & mining
13.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.3%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Professional & management
2.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.8% Service 17.1% Sales & office 20.0% Natural resources & construction 2.9% Production & transportation 35.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 41.9% Government 52.4% Self-employed 5.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 8.8% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 37.3% Work from home 2.9% Other means 51.0% Avg commute (minutes) 6.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
35.1%
Female-led households
17.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.8% Retirement income 8.4% Supplemental Security 2.4% Cash public assistance 24.1% Food stamps / SNAP 67.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.5% High blood pressure 36.5% High cholesterol 25.7% Diabetes 14.5% Heart disease 8.2% Stroke 5.6% Asthma 14.2% Arthritis 22.5% Kidney disease 4.1% Pulmonary disease 10.9% Cancer 4.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 40.7% Binge drinking 18.6% No physical activity 38.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 39.0% Depression 21.9% Fair or poor health 30.9% Poor mental health 21.6% Poor physical health 18.6% No health insurance 23.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 60.3% Visited dentist 34.5% Cholesterol screening 75.5% Teeth loss 43.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 3 1.3%
Disability % Any disability 13.7% Under 18 7.6% 18–64 years 11.0% 65 and over 54.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 19.7% Public insurance 76.6% No insurance 9.2% Uninsured under 19 3.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 339 89.2% Spanish 21 6.2% 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) 380 100.0% Born in same state 380 100.0% Born in different state 377 99.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 2 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 21.8% Internet access 88.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99650
What city is ZIP code 99650 in?
ZIP code 99650 is primarily assigned to Pilot Station, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99650 in?
ZIP code 99650 falls within Kusilvak County, Alaska.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99650?
39% of residents in ZIP code 99650 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 99650 family-oriented?
38% of residents in ZIP code 99650 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 99650 mostly owner-occupied?
98% of occupied units in ZIP code 99650 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 99650?
2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 99650 in?
ZIP code 99650 observes the AKST timezone.
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