99653 ZIP Code — Port Alsworth, AK
Lake And Peninsula County, Alaska
ZIP code 99653 is located in Port Alsworth, Alaska, within Lake And Peninsula County. It covers approximately 22.56 square miles and serves a population of 158 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
158
population
22.56
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99653 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99653
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99653. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Port Alsworth | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 158 |
| Population density | 7 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 164 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 22.56 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi |
| Latitude | 60.3300 |
| Longitude | -154.1905 |
| 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 | 19.4% | 52.0% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.2% | 32.7% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.8% | 14.2% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 9.7% | 1.2% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
158
Population
7
People per sq mi
33.3
Median age
$102,083
Median household income
$87,401
Per capita income
$500,000
Median home value
$875
Median monthly rent
57.1%
Home ownership
0.6%
Poverty rate
11.1%
Unemployment
54
Housing units
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
7
Under 5
4
6
5–9
3
5
10–14
3
6
15–19
3
10
20–24
5
49
25–34
25
13
35–44
7
1
45–54
0
3
55–59
2
1
65–74
1
3
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 30 | 19.0% |
| 18 and over | 128 | 81.0% |
| 65 and over | 6 | 3.8% |
| Median age | 33.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Two or more races
44.3%
White
32.3%
Black or African American
12%
American Indian / Alaska Native
11.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 70 | 44.3% |
| White | 51 | 32.3% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 12% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 11.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 19.4% | 52.0% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.2% | 32.7% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.8% | 14.2% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 9.7% | 1.2% | 8.8% |
$25k–$35k
9.5%
$50k–$75k
23.8%
$75k–$100k
4.8%
$100k–$150k
57.1%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $25k–$35k | 9.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 4.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 57.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.8% |
| Median income | $102,083 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.7%
$200k–$300k
8.3%
$300k–$500k
25.0%
$500k–$1M
50.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $500,000 |
| Median rent / month | $875 |
| Owner occupied | 57.1% |
| Renter occupied | 42.9% |
| Vacant | 66.7% |
| Single-family detached | 81.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 3.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 4.42 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 28.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 7.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 28.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 11.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 38.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 52.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 9.5% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 4.8% |
| Fuel oil | 81.0% |
| Wood | 14.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 17 | 81.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1 | 4.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3 | 14.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 10 | 47.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3 | 14.3% |
| Average household size | 4.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| Married | 95.1% | 47.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 2.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
1.9%
HS graduate
69.8%
Some college, no degree
7.5%
Associate's degree
2.8%
Bachelor's degree
12.3%
Graduate / professional
5.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 7 | 14.9% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 17 | 36.2% |
| High school | 9 | 19.1% |
| College / grad school | 14 | 29.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
64.4%
Education & healthcare
18.3%
Transportation & utilities
13.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 23.1% |
| Service | 2.9% |
| Sales & office | 3.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 70.2% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.8% |
| Government | 20.2% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.3% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 26.9% |
| Work from home | 5.8% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 11.6 |
Poverty
All people
0.6%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.8%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 14.3% |
| Retirement income | 14.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 9.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.8% |
| High blood pressure | 27.0% |
| High cholesterol | 25.3% |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 17.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 3.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 25.7% |
| Binge drinking | 22.2% |
| No physical activity | 23.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.8% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 17.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 55.5% |
| Visited dentist | 49.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 79.3% |
| Teeth loss | 19.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.6% |
| 65 and over | 50.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 36.7% |
| Public insurance | 19.6% |
| No insurance | 44.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 147 | 93.0% |
| 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) | 138 | 87.3% |
| Born in same state | 138 | 87.3% |
| Born in different state | 111 | 70.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 20 | 12.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 12 | 60.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 6 | 3.8% |
| French | 3 | 1.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2 | 1.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 13.3% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99653
What city is ZIP code 99653 in?
ZIP code 99653 is primarily assigned to Port Alsworth, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99653 in?
ZIP code 99653 falls within Lake And Peninsula County, Alaska.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99653?
The median home value in ZIP code 99653 is $500,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 99653?
ZIP code 99653 has an estimated population of 158 residents, with a density of 7 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 99653?
The median household income in ZIP code 99653 is $102,083, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 99653 in?
ZIP code 99653 observes the AKST timezone.