99604 ZIP Code — Hooper Bay, AK

Kusilvak County, Alaska

ZIP code 99604 is located in Hooper Bay, Alaska, within Kusilvak County. It covers approximately 7.50 square miles and serves a population of 801 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99604

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $101,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $35,179. Poverty affects 37% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 59% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 6 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (41%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 99604 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

801
population
7.50
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99604 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99604

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City Status
Hooper Bay Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 801
Population density 107 / sq mi
State FIPS 02
County FIPS 158
Geography
Land area 7.50 sq mi
Water area 0.07 sq mi
Latitude 61.5019
Longitude -165.4489
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 71.9% 66.1% 29.8%
$50k – $100k 16.4% 23.1% 32.4%
$100k – $200k 11.6% 9.7% 28.9%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.1% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

801
Population
107
People per sq mi
30.2
Median age
$35,179
Median household income
$15,903
Per capita income
$101,500
Median home value
$819
Median monthly rent
61.5%
Home ownership
37.2%
Poverty rate
25.8%
Unemployment
117
Housing units
1.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
51
Under 5
60
43
5–9
51
36
10–14
43
19
15–19
22
10
20–24
11
59
25–34
70
54
35–44
64
47
45–54
57
14
55–59
16
17
60–64
20
16
65–74
19
1
75–84
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1830438.0%
18 and over49762.0%
65 and over374.6%
Median age30.2 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 77.3%
White 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Other race 6.4%
Two or more races 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
GroupCount%
American Indian / Alaska Native66277.3%
White647.5%
Hispanic or Latino556.4%
Other race556.4%
Two or more races131.5%
Asian70.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 71.9% 66.1% 29.8%
$50k – $100k 16.4% 23.1% 32.4%
$100k – $200k 11.6% 9.7% 28.9%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.1% 8.8%
Under $10k 29.6%
$15k–$25k 8.9%
$25k–$35k 11.2%
$35k–$50k 17.2%
$50k–$75k 26.6%
$100k–$150k 4.7%
$150k–$200k 1.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k29.6%
$15k–$25k8.9%
$25k–$35k11.2%
$35k–$50k17.2%
$50k–$75k26.6%
$100k–$150k4.7%
$150k–$200k1.8%
Median income$35,179

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.9%
$50k–$100k 22.1%
$100k–$150k 16.3%
$150k–$200k 17.3%
$200k–$300k 9.6%
$300k–$500k 7.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$101,500
Median rent / month$819
Owner occupied61.5%
Renter occupied38.5%
Vacant7.1%
Single-family detached77.5%
Large apartment buildings1.6%
Mobile homes4.4%
Median rooms3.7
Avg household size (owned)3.99

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.8%
2000–200924.2%
1990–199913.7%
1980–198918.7%
1970–197924.2%
1960–19696.6%
1950–19597.1%
1940–19491.6%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)10.4%
1 bedroom13.7%
2 bedrooms22.5%
3 bedrooms46.2%
4 bedrooms7.1%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle94.7%
1 vehicle5.3%
2 vehicles0.0%
3 or more0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Fuel oil97.0%
Wood3.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family7443.8%
Cohabiting couple3218.9%
Male householder, no spouse2112.4%
Female householder, no spouse4224.9%
Households with children under 1813479.3%
Households with seniors (65+)2816.6%
Average household size4.09

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married58.8%49.3%
Married29.8%48.2%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed2.0%2.2%
Divorced9.4%0.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%
Some HS, no diploma 18.7%
HS graduate 63.5%
Some college, no degree 9.7%
Associate's degree 6.2%
Bachelor's degree 0.2%
Graduate / professional 1.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher80.9%
Bachelor's or higher1.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool4017.1%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school13457.3%
High school4519.2%
College / grad school156.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.6%
Agriculture & mining 22.0%
Professional & management 22.0%
Retail trade 17.6%
Public administration 12.8%
Other services 2.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts18.4%
Service32.8%
Sales & office20.4%
Natural resources & construction24.4%
Production & transportation4.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector65.6%
Government34.4%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone0.0%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk64.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means36.0%
Avg commute (minutes)5.8

Poverty

All people 37.2%
Under 18 years 37.8%
18 and over 36.8%
Married-couple families 33.8%
Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security16.6%
Retirement income5.9%
Supplemental Security5.9%
Cash public assistance18.9%
Food stamps / SNAP58.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.1%
High blood pressure37.7%
High cholesterol26.8%
Diabetes15.3%
Heart disease8.5%
Stroke5.8%
Asthma14.4%
Arthritis23.6%
Kidney disease4.1%
Pulmonary disease11.5%
Cancer4.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking41.1%
Binge drinking18.4%
No physical activity38.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep39.3%
Depression22.2%
Fair or poor health31.5%
Poor mental health21.6%
Poor physical health19.2%
No health insurance22.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)60.6%
Visited dentist34.2%
Cholesterol screening76.5%
Teeth loss41.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans275.4%
Disability%
Any disability12.7%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years18.9%
65 and over40.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance21.3%
Public insurance66.8%
No insurance14.7%
Uninsured under 1911.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only69086.1%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)79499.1%
Born in same state79499.1%
Born in different state77897.1%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen70.9%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian20.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access21.1%
Internet access91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99604

What city is ZIP code 99604 in?

ZIP code 99604 is primarily assigned to Hooper Bay, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99604 in?

ZIP code 99604 falls within Kusilvak County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99604 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 99604 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99604?

37% of residents in ZIP code 99604 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99604?

The median home value in ZIP code 99604 is $101,500.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 99604?

Health data for ZIP code 99604 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (41%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 99604 in?

ZIP code 99604 observes the AKST timezone.

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