| City: | Alakanuk, Alaska |
| Borough: | Kusilvak Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:22:15 AM |
| Population: | 756 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 62.7234, -163.8538 |
| Land Area: | 32.199 sq mi |
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Alakanuk sits on the Yukon River delta in western Alaska, one of the most remote regions in the United States. This Yup'ik Eskimo village has no road connection to the outside world. Air travel and river boats are the only ways in or out. Of the 756 residents, 95% are Alaska Native, predominantly Yup'ik.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the 84-square-mile territory. Every household relies on the post office for mail, packages, and essential deliveries. The village maintains 174 PO Boxes for 171 households, an almost exact 1:1 ratio that confirms the post office serves the entire community.
Households here are large. With 756 people living in 171 homes, the average household has 4.4 people. Multigenerational living is common in Yup'ik communities. The median age of 22.6 years makes this one of the younger populations in Alaska, with children and young adults forming the majority.
The economy depends on government and transportation. Of the local workforce, 120 people work in public administration (tribal and local government), while 92 work in transportation and utilities. Median household income is $39,667, and per capita income sits at $11,599. Cash income supplements traditional subsistence activities like fishing and hunting that remain central to Yup'ik life.
Alaskan bush communities like Alakanuk depend entirely on their post office. It isn't just a mail facility. It's where residents receive medications, government documents, online orders, and supplies that can't be sourced locally. In villages without stores or regular freight service, the post office is a lifeline.
With only one named street in the ZIP+4 data, the village lacks conventional street addressing infrastructure typical of road-accessible communities.
ZIP Code 99554 has 756 residents and 171 households (average 4.42 persons per household). The median age is 22.6 years, significantly younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.2% male and 47.8% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (95.0%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (2.6%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (15.2%) and national averages (1.1%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 756Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 864Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 23.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $41,607Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 171Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $76,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.42Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.88Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 533 | 570 | 675 | 733 | 777 | 737 | 735 | 837 | 813 | 1,063 | 1,065 | 1,138 | 997 | 864 |
| Decennial Census | 677 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 756 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 22.6
Male Median Age: 22.4
Female Median Age: 22.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 37 | 43 | 51 | 46 | 36 | 37 | 25 | 21 | 15 | 13 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Female | 40 | 49 | 40 | 39 | 31 | 32 | 24 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Total | 77 | 92 | 91 | 85 | 67 | 69 | 49 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 40 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
| White: | 20 | 2.67% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 0.27% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 718 | 95.73% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 10 | 1.33% |
| Total: | 750 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 395 | 52.25% | 22.4 years |
| Females: | 361 | 47.75% | 22.8 years |
| Total: | 756 | 100% | 22.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 863 | 99.88% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 1 | 0.12% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.12% |
| Total Population: | 864 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 863 | 99.88% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 1 | 0.12% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $41,607, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $3,274 (8.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,107. Family households earn a median of $40,313 versus $37,500 for nonfamily households (a difference of $2,813). By gender, male median income is $27,604 and female is $55,833, which is slightly above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $28,229 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 46.4%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 18.8%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (27.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $38,333 | $33,750 | $33,056 | $35,156 | $32,917 | $32,000 | $33,750 | $36,250 | $37,500 | $36,071 | $36,429 | $41,875 | $39,667 | $41,607 |
| Median Family Income | $40,114 | $34,792 | $33,281 | $35,714 | $32,031 | $33,125 | $34,375 | $36,042 | $36,250 | $35,278 | $36,071 | $45,938 | $39,722 | $40,313 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $32,813 | $25,000 | $21,875 | $21,042 | $20,000 | $12,917 | $18,125 | $21,563 | $21,250 | $23,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $37,500 |
| Median Male Income | $52,813 | $44,688 | $27,500 | $38,750 | $38,125 | $35,000 | $38,750 | $44,107 | $45,625 | $26,250 | $25,625 | $25,938 | $24,911 | $27,604 |
| Median Female Income | $14,063 | $16,250 | $18,750 | $22,813 | $23,929 | $24,583 | $27,083 | $27,292 | $31,500 | $31,500 | $33,036 | $35,156 | $53,333 | $55,833 |
| Employed: | 195 | 37.72% |
| Unemployed: | 45 | 8.70% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 277 | 53.58% |
| Total: | 517 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 49 | 25.13% |
| Service: | 36 | 18.46% |
| Sales and Office: | 53 | 27.18% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 21 | 10.77% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 36 | 18.46% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 195 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $76,400, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $5,500 (6.72%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $24,400. The median gross rent is $912, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $518 (131.47%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $141. Of occupied housing, owners make up 72.02% (20.86% with a mortgage, 79.14% free-and-clear) and renters 27.98% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.85%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $81,900 | $105,900 | $108,100 | $103,900 | $106,700 | $103,800 | $100,000 | $95,800 | $100,800 | $111,400 | $122,900 | $85,000 | $0 | $76,400 |
| Less than $500: | 15 | 27.78% |
| $500 to $999: | 29 | 53.70% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 10 | 18.52% |
| Total: | 54 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $394 | $375 | $481 | $490 | $0 | $728 | $715 | $769 | $771 | $731 | $778 | $836 | $828 | $912 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 29 | 15.03% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 110 | 56.99% |
| Renter Occupied: | 54 | 27.98% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 193 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 193 | 94.15% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 12 | 5.85% |
| Total Housing Units: | 205 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 187 | 91.22% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 16 | 7.80% |
| Other Units: | 2 | 0.98% |
| Total Housing Units: | 205 | 100% |
In 2024, 1.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 76.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 14.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 10.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 78.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 33.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 10.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.60 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.18%). College enrollment is 1.08%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 17 | 4.20% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 77 | 19.01% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 222 | 54.81% |
| Some college, no degree: | 78 | 19.26% |
| Associate's degree: | 6 | 1.48% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2 | 0.49% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3 | 0.74% |
| Total: | 405 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 311 | 76.79% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 5 | 1.23% |
| Private Insurance: | 91 | 10.17% |
| Public Insurance: | 679 | 75.87% |
| No Insurance: | 125 | 13.97% |
| Total: | 895 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 770 | 86.03% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 20.9% | 31.4% | 40.3% | 39.6% | 41.1% | 39.8% | 41.1% | 38.6% | 37.2% | 34.9% | 31.3% | 31.1% | 31.6% | 33.7% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 18 | 6.50% |
| Kindergarten: | 14 | 5.05% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 139 | 50.18% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 103 | 37.18% |
| College or graduate school: | 3 | 1.08% |
| Total: | 277 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 32 | 11.55% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 256 | 92.42% |
ZIP Code 99554 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 88 people with an annual payroll of $2,278,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 180Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $468,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,278,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 88Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99554 is located in Kusilvak Borough, Alaska, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Alaska's 0th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 99554. It covers 32.199 sq mi of land and a water area of 9.599 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 32.199 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 9.599 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 00Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 571951.26 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0201200Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Alakanuk city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99554 is in the Lower Yukon School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 0 private school(s).
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.