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Bethel County
Lower Kalskag, AK
99626
99626 ZIP Code — Lower Kalskag, AK
Bethel County, Alaska
ZIP code 99626 is located in
Lower Kalskag ,
Alaska ,
within Bethel County .
It covers approximately 1.24 square miles and serves a population of
261 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone,
served by area code 907 .
About ZIP code 99626
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 $172,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $33,125. Poverty affects 44% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 51% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 8 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (37%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 99626 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
261
Population density
210 / sq mi
State FIPS
02
County FIPS
050
Geography
Land area
1.24 sq mi
Water area
0.51 sq mi
Latitude
61.4281
Longitude
-160.5612
Timezone
Alaska (AKT)
Area code
907
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.6%
45.6%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
29.2%
28.5%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
6.2%
20.2%
28.9%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.7%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$33,125
Median household income
$172,900
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 110 42.1% 18 and over 151 57.9% 65 and over 24 9.2% Median age 26.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
95.4%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 249 95.4% White 8 3.1% Two or more races 4 1.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
64.6%
45.6%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
29.2%
28.5%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
6.2%
20.2%
28.9%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.7%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 11.9% $10k–$15k 16.9% $15k–$25k 11.9% $25k–$35k 11.9% $35k–$50k 13.6% $50k–$75k 11.9% $75k–$100k 11.9% $100k–$150k 3.4% $200k+ 6.8% Median income $33,125
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $172,900 Median rent / month $475 Owner occupied 79.7% Renter occupied 20.3% Vacant 24.4% Single-family detached 94.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 5.1% Median rooms 3.6 Avg household size (owned) 4.53
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 11.5% 2000–2009 17.9% 1990–1999 11.5% 1980–1989 35.9% 1970–1979 16.7% 1960–1969 6.4% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 10.3% 1 bedroom 25.6% 2 bedrooms 11.5% 3 bedrooms 30.8% 4 bedrooms 21.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 67.8% 1 vehicle 28.8% 2 vehicles 3.4% 3 or more 0.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Fuel oil 76.3% Wood 23.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 17 28.8% Cohabiting couple 11 18.6% Male householder, no spouse 11 18.6% Female householder, no spouse 20 33.9% Households with children under 18 38 64.4% Households with seniors (65+) 23 39.0% Average household size 4.42
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 48.7% 45.6% Married 32.1% 30.4% Separated 7.7% 5.1% Widowed 6.4% 15.2% Divorced 5.1% 3.8%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
17.2%
Some college, no degree
12.7%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 78.4% Bachelor's or higher 4.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 6 7.1% Kindergarten 10 11.8% Elementary school 56 65.9% High school 13 15.3% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
26.2%
Education & healthcare
23.1%
Transportation & utilities
20.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Agriculture & mining
4.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.6% Service 29.2% Sales & office 21.5% Natural resources & construction 13.8% Production & transportation 10.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 23.1% Government 76.9% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 5.1% Carpool 3.4% Public transit 3.4% Walk 40.7% Work from home 0.0% Other means 47.5% Avg commute (minutes) 8.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
23.5%
Female-led households
54.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 40.7% Retirement income 6.8% Supplemental Security 3.4% Cash public assistance 28.8% Food stamps / SNAP 50.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.1% High blood pressure 35.4% High cholesterol 27.0% Diabetes 13.4% Heart disease 7.5% Stroke 5.0% Asthma 13.2% Arthritis 21.6% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 9.7% Cancer 4.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 37.1% Binge drinking 21.0% No physical activity 33.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.5% Depression 20.0% Fair or poor health 25.0% Poor mental health 18.9% Poor physical health 16.5% No health insurance 19.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 66.4% Visited dentist 40.0% Cholesterol screening 79.8% Teeth loss 34.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 4 2.6%
Disability % Any disability 7.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 9.4% 65 and over 33.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 5.7% Public insurance 75.5% No insurance 21.1% Uninsured under 19 9.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 225 86.2% Spanish 7 3.1% 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) 261 100.0% Born in same state 261 100.0% Born in different state 255 97.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 22.6% Internet access 91.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99626
What city is ZIP code 99626 in?
ZIP code 99626 is primarily assigned to Lower Kalskag, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99626 in?
ZIP code 99626 falls within Bethel County, Alaska.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99626?
44% of residents in ZIP code 99626 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 99626 family-oriented?
42% of residents in ZIP code 99626 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 99626?
5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 99626 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 99626 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 99626 in?
ZIP code 99626 observes the AKST timezone.
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