| City: | Chignik, Alaska |
| Borough: | Lake And Peninsula Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:22:20 AM |
| Population: | 97 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 56.3047, -158.4013 |
| Land Area: | 10.947 sq mi |
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The ZIP operates as a true PO Box Only zone. While two rural carrier routes exist on paper, all 29 residential delivery points are PO Boxes. That's a 67% adoption rate among the 43 households, which doesn't tell the full story. For Chignik's residents, there's no alternative. The nearest street delivery system would require traveling to another community entirely.
Nearly 60% of residents are Native American, giving this small fishing village a distinct cultural identity. The median age of 40.3 years suggests a stable working-age population, not a retirement community or seasonal outpost. With 43 occupied homes and a population-to-household ratio of 2.3, these are traditional family households.
Two streets appear in the postal record: Main Street and School Road. Both serve minimal delivery points, reflecting how this community organizes around the post office rather than street addresses. The 8 businesses operating here (4 USPS-registered establishments employing 9 people) likely maintain PO Boxes as well. In a place this remote, the post office serves everyone the same way.
Median household income reaches $94,167, well above Alaska's rural average. Median home values sit around $116,700. The community supports 11 people in management occupations and several in education and healthcare. Two people work from home, though internet connectivity in remote Alaska remains challenging.
The two streets in postal records reflect basic infrastructure in a tiny coastal village where the post office, not street addresses, serves as the community's organizational center. Main Street and School Road are functional names for a place that doesn't need elaborate addressing systems.
ZIP Code 99564 has 97 residents and 43 households (average 2.23 persons per household). The median age is 40.3 years, older than the state (35.6) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.5% male and 51.5% female, which is lower than the state male share (52.0%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (59.8%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (20.6%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2%, 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: | 97Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 27Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 8.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 43Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.23Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.37Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 142 | 116 | 101 | 86 | 70 | 40 | 35 | 61 | 57 | 42 | 44 | 54 | 28 | 27 |
| Decennial Census | 91 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 97 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.3
Male Median Age: 43.5
Female Median Age: 32.7
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 3 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 20 | 22.99% |
| Black: | 1 | 1.15% |
| Hispanic:* | 5 | 5.75% |
| Asian: | 3 | 3.45% |
| American Indian: | 58 | 66.67% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 87 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 47 | 48.45% | 43.5 years |
| Females: | 50 | 51.55% | 32.7 years |
| Total: | 97 | 100% | 40.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 27 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 27 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 27 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $75,833 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $43,750. Family households earn a median of $96,667 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $96,667). By gender, male median income is $23,750 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $23,750 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 80.0%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (45.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $75,833 | $97,500 | $95,625 | $81,250 | $96,250 | $46,250 | $48,750 | $44,750 | $43,750 | $58,750 | $75,417 | $80,469 | $94,167 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $108,125 | $110,417 | $107,500 | $82,188 | $108,750 | $0 | $43,750 | $43,750 | $44,167 | $70,500 | $75,625 | $81,094 | $108,125 | $96,667 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $46,250 | $9,688 | $18,750 | $0 | $0 | $48,750 | $56,250 | $58,750 | $40,000 | $42,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $56,875 | $68,438 | $68,125 | $71,250 | $0 | $55,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,750 |
| Median Female Income | $53,750 | $49,375 | $45,625 | $45,000 | $0 | $0 | $31,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 20 | 80.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 5 | 20.00% |
| Total: | 25 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 9 | 45.00% |
| Service: | 3 | 15.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 6 | 30.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 2 | 10.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 20 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $88,800 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $817 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $725. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $88,800 | $95,000 | $86,000 | $118,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $80,000 | $0 | $90,000 | $116,700 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $817 | $933 | $938 | $950 | $1,063 | $0 | $625 | $663 | $725 | $725 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 2 | 15.38% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 11 | 84.62% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 13 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 13 | 16.05% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 68 | 83.95% |
| Total Housing Units: | 81 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 65 | 80.25% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 13 | 16.05% |
| Other Units: | 3 | 3.70% |
| Total Housing Units: | 81 | 100% |
In 2024, 13.00% 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 91.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 55.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 22.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.10 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 2 | 8.70% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 13 | 56.52% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4 | 17.39% |
| Associate's degree: | 1 | 4.35% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3 | 13.04% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 23 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 21 | 91.30% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 3 | 13.04% |
| Private Insurance: | 6 | 20.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 9 | 30.00% |
| No Insurance: | 15 | 50.00% |
| Total: | 30 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 15 | 50.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 7.1% | 8.3% | 13.3% | 17.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2 | 100.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 2 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 2 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 99564 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 9 people with an annual payroll of $285,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 38Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $81,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $285,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 9Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99564 is located in Lake And Peninsula 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 99564. It covers 10.947 sq mi of land and a water area of 4.905 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: | 10.947 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 4.905 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: | 0213550Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Chignik city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99564 is in the Lake and Peninsula Borough 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.