99659 ZIP Code — Saint Michael, AK

Nome County, Alaska

ZIP code 99659 is located in Saint Michael, Alaska, within Nome County. It covers approximately 18.74 square miles and serves a population of 308 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99659

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 $78,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $46,875. Poverty affects 22% 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 6 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 (38%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 99659 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

308

population

18.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99659 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99659

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City	Status
Saint Michael	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	308
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	180

Geography
Land area	18.74 sq mi
Water area	0.42 sq mi
Latitude	63.2877
Longitude	-161.8066
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	61.2%	39.1%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	33.5%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	21.3%	28.9%
Over $200k	1.5%	6.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

308

Population

People per sq mi

19.7

Median age

$46,875

Median household income

$11,900

Per capita income

$78,800

Median home value

$833

Median monthly rent

63.1%

Home ownership

21.6%

Poverty rate

36.9%

Unemployment

Housing units

2.4%

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	140	45.5%
18 and over	168	54.5%
65 and over	15	4.9%
Median age	19.7 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 97.4%

Two or more races 2.6%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	300	97.4%
Two or more races	8	2.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.2%	39.1%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	33.5%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	21.3%	28.9%
Over $200k	1.5%	6.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 20.0%

$35k–$50k 16.9%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	20.0%
$35k–$50k	16.9%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	12.3%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$46,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 41.5%

$50k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k–$300k 26.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$78,800
Median rent / month	$833
Owner occupied	63.1%
Renter occupied	36.9%
Vacant	21.7%
Single-family detached	95.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.5
Avg household size (owned)	5.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	30.1%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	44.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.6%
1 bedroom	8.4%
2 bedrooms	31.3%
3 bedrooms	25.3%
4 bedrooms	25.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	93.8%
1 vehicle	6.2%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Fuel oil	95.4%
Wood	4.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	23	35.4%
Cohabiting couple	19	29.2%
Male householder, no spouse	14	21.5%
Female householder, no spouse	9	13.8%
Households with children under 18	52	80.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	10	15.4%
Average household size	4.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	73.9%	64.5%
Married	20.2%	25.0%
Separated	0.0%	2.6%
Widowed	2.5%	7.9%
Divorced	3.4%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 61.9%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 1.6%

Bachelor's degree 2.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.5%
Bachelor's or higher	2.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	8.2%
Kindergarten	6	4.9%
Elementary school	66	54.1%
High school	36	29.5%
College / grad school	4	3.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 32.9%

Education & healthcare 17.1%

Retail trade 12.9%

Transportation & utilities 10.0%

Other services 8.6%

Professional & management 5.7%

Construction 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Manufacturing 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.0%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	4.3%
Production & transportation	27.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	34.3%
Government	65.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	36.1%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	57.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	6.2

Poverty

All people 21.6%

Under 18 years 13.9%

18 and over 28.0%

Married-couple families 13.0%

Female-led households 25.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	15.4%
Retirement income	9.2%
Supplemental Security	6.2%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	60.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	33.2%
High cholesterol	25.9%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	13.2%
Arthritis	20.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	3.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	38.4%
Binge drinking	20.7%
No physical activity	33.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.6%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	25.8%
Poor mental health	19.7%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	19.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	60.9%
Visited dentist	39.7%
Cholesterol screening	78.7%
Teeth loss	36.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	19.0%
65 and over	53.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	12.7%
Public insurance	77.9%
No insurance	14.0%
Uninsured under 19	5.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	274	89.0%
Spanish	4	1.5%
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)	308	100.0%
Born in same state	308	100.0%
Born in different state	304	98.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	21.1%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99659

What city is ZIP code 99659 in?

ZIP code 99659 is primarily assigned to Saint Michael, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99659 in?

ZIP code 99659 falls within Nome County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99659 family-oriented?

46% of residents in ZIP code 99659 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 99659?

2% 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 99659?

22% of residents in ZIP code 99659 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99659?

The median home value in ZIP code 99659 is $78,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 99659 in?

ZIP code 99659 observes the AKST timezone.