99549 ZIP Code — Port Heiden, AK
Lake And Peninsula County, Alaska
ZIP code 99549 is located in Port Heiden, Alaska, within Lake And Peninsula County. It covers approximately 46.82 square miles and serves a population of 63 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
63
population
46.82
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99549 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99549
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99549. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Port Heiden | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 63 |
| Population density | 1 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 164 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 46.82 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.60 sq mi |
| Latitude | 57.1022 |
| Longitude | -158.2680 |
| 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 | 59.1% | 52.0% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.3% | 32.7% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.6% | 14.2% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.2% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
63
Population
1
People per sq mi
36.3
Median age
$0
Median household income
$19,516
Per capita income
$81,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
75.0%
Home ownership
46.0%
Poverty rate
29.6%
Unemployment
48
Housing units
12.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
Under 5
1
4
5–9
3
3
10–14
3
1
15–19
1
3
20–24
2
4
25–34
4
6
35–44
5
2
45–54
1
3
55–59
3
4
60–64
4
2
65–74
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18 | 28.6% |
| 18 and over | 45 | 71.4% |
| 65 and over | 4 | 6.3% |
| Median age | 36.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
85.7%
White
14.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 54 | 85.7% |
| White | 9 | 14.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 59.1% | 52.0% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.3% | 32.7% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.6% | 14.2% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.2% | 8.8% |
$10k–$15k
17.9%
$15k–$25k
35.7%
$25k–$35k
7.1%
$75k–$100k
21.4%
$100k–$150k
17.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 17.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 35.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 21.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.9% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
47.6%
$50k–$100k
23.8%
$100k–$150k
9.5%
$200k–$300k
9.5%
$300k–$500k
9.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $81,000 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% |
| Vacant | 49.1% |
| Single-family detached | 98.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 3.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.86 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 18.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 49.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 9.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 50.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 53.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.1% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Fuel oil | 96.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 15 | 53.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 9 | 32.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4 | 14.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 10 | 35.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3 | 10.7% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.1% | 16.7% |
| Married | 56.5% | 54.2% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 13.0% | 16.7% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
30.0%
HS graduate
30.0%
Some college, no degree
10.0%
Associate's degree
17.5%
Bachelor's degree
12.5%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 70.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1 | 6.3% |
| Kindergarten | 1 | 6.3% |
| Elementary school | 10 | 62.5% |
| High school | 4 | 25.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
47.4%
Education & healthcare
36.8%
Retail trade
15.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.1% |
| Service | 31.6% |
| Sales & office | 21.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 5.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 15.8% |
| Government | 84.2% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.4% |
| Carpool | 15.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 15.8% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 6.6 |
Poverty
All people
46.0%
Under 18 years
55.6%
18 and over
42.2%
Married-couple families
46.7%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 14.3% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 14.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 25.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| High blood pressure | 34.0% |
| High cholesterol | 28.1% |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| Arthritis | 22.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.7% |
| Cancer | 4.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 29.6% |
| Binge drinking | 20.5% |
| No physical activity | 27.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.9% |
| Depression | 19.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.8% |
| Poor physical health | 13.2% |
| No health insurance | 16.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 60.7% |
| Visited dentist | 47.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.6% |
| Teeth loss | 24.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 11.1% |
| 18–64 years | 19.5% |
| 65 and over | 50.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 25.4% |
| Public insurance | 28.6% |
| No insurance | 46.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 22.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 60 | 95.2% |
| 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) | 63 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 63 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 51 | 81.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 6 | 9.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1 | 1.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.4% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99549
What city is ZIP code 99549 in?
ZIP code 99549 is primarily assigned to Port Heiden, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99549 in?
ZIP code 99549 falls within Lake And Peninsula County, Alaska.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99549?
46% of residents in ZIP code 99549 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 99549?
13% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 99549?
The median home value in ZIP code 99549 is $81,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 99549?
ZIP code 99549 has an estimated population of 63 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 99549 in?
ZIP code 99549 observes the AKST timezone.