99550 ZIP Code — Port Lions, AK
Kodiak Island County, Alaska
ZIP code 99550 is located in Port Lions, Alaska, within Kodiak Island County. It covers approximately 4.99 square miles and serves a population of 124 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
124
population
4.99
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99550 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99550
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99550. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Port Lions | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 124 |
| Population density | 25 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 150 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.99 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.70 sq mi |
| Latitude | 57.9012 |
| Longitude | -153.0124 |
| 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 | 51.5% | 26.2% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.9% | 34.4% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.6% | 34.2% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 5.2% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
124
Population
25
People per sq mi
56.8
Median age
$50,000
Median household income
$39,884
Per capita income
$210,700
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
95.5%
Home ownership
4.0%
Poverty rate
7.8%
Unemployment
119
Housing units
7.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
Under 5
1
2
5–9
3
2
10–14
2
1
15–19
2
5
20–24
6
6
25–34
7
4
35–44
5
4
45–54
4
6
55–59
7
9
60–64
10
11
65–74
13
4
75–84
4
2
85+
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14 | 11.3% |
| 18 and over | 110 | 88.7% |
| 65 and over | 37 | 29.8% |
| Median age | 56.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
43.5%
White
37.9%
Two or more races
18.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 54 | 43.5% |
| White | 47 | 37.9% |
| Two or more races | 23 | 18.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 51.5% | 26.2% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.9% | 34.4% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.6% | 34.2% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 5.2% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
7.6%
$15k–$25k
3.0%
$25k–$35k
3.0%
$35k–$50k
33.3%
$50k–$75k
12.1%
$75k–$100k
16.7%
$100k–$150k
13.6%
$150k–$200k
3.0%
$200k+
4.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 33.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.0% |
| $200k+ | 4.5% |
| Median income | $50,000 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.2%
$50k–$100k
11.1%
$100k–$150k
11.1%
$150k–$200k
22.2%
$200k–$300k
38.1%
$300k–$500k
14.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $210,700 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 95.5% |
| Renter occupied | 4.5% |
| Vacant | 45.9% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.87 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 61.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 4.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% |
| 3 or more | 9.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 7.6% |
| Fuel oil | 56.1% |
| Wood | 31.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 26 | 39.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 4 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 19 | 28.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 17 | 25.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7 | 10.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 33 | 50.0% |
| Average household size | 1.88 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 20.4% | 20.3% |
| Married | 55.6% | 47.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 28.8% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.1%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
56.6%
Some college, no degree
20.2%
Associate's degree
10.1%
Bachelor's degree
1.0%
Graduate / professional
6.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 7.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 5 | 45.5% |
| Elementary school | 3 | 27.3% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 3 | 27.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
25.4%
Agriculture & mining
22.0%
Construction
11.9%
Education & healthcare
11.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Professional & management
5.1%
Retail trade
3.4%
Information
3.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 16.9% |
| Service | 10.2% |
| Sales & office | 30.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 30.5% |
| Production & transportation | 11.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 16.9% |
| Government | 61.0% |
| Self-employed | 22.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 64.4% |
| Carpool | 15.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 5.1% |
| Work from home | 3.4% |
| Other means | 11.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 8.1 |
Poverty
All people
4.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
4.5%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 51.5% |
| Retirement income | 22.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| High blood pressure | 37.9% |
| High cholesterol | 33.2% |
| Diabetes | 13.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 25.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.1% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 26.6% |
| Binge drinking | 18.4% |
| No physical activity | 27.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.4% |
| Depression | 17.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 13.2% |
| No health insurance | 14.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 64.8% |
| Visited dentist | 56.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 25.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 11 | 10.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 11.0% |
| 65 and over | 35.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 37.1% |
| Public insurance | 60.5% |
| No insurance | 20.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 122 | 98.4% |
| 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) | 124 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 124 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 92 | 74.2% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 11 | 8.9% |
| Polish | 10 | 8.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2 | 1.6% |
| Arab | 2 | 1.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 53.2% |
| Internet access | 89.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99550
What city is ZIP code 99550 in?
ZIP code 99550 is primarily assigned to Port Lions, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99550 in?
ZIP code 99550 falls within Kodiak Island County, Alaska.
Is ZIP code 99550 mostly owner-occupied?
96% of occupied units in ZIP code 99550 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 99550 have an older population?
30% of residents in ZIP code 99550 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 99550 have a large retiree population?
52% of households in ZIP code 99550 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 99550?
7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 99550 in?
ZIP code 99550 observes the AKST timezone.