| City: | Chignik Lagoon, Alaska |
| City Alias: | Chignik Lagn |
| Borough: | Lake And Peninsula Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:22:21 AM |
| Population: | 72 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 56.3074, -158.4960 |
| Land Area: | 13.251 sq mi |
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The post office maintains 31 PO Boxes for a community with 32 occupied households. That 0.97 adoption rate reflects the reality of mail delivery here. There's no city delivery infrastructure. Instead, two rural carrier routes serve street addresses along Airport Drive and Alec Street. Most residents still rely on PO Boxes as their primary mailing address, though some properties do receive carrier route delivery.
This isn't true PO Box-only territory despite the near-universal box adoption. The USPS operates both PO Box service and limited rural routes. The high adoption rate shows that boxes remain the preferred and most reliable option for residents, even where carrier delivery technically exists. Remote Alaska communities often maintain this dual system where PO Boxes serve as the stable address while carrier routes handle occasional parcel delivery.
The 2.25 people per household ratio suggests standard family structures rather than the extended family groupings common in some Alaska Native villages. With a median age of 37, Chignik Lagoon skews younger than many remote Alaska communities. The median household income of $68,333 sits below the state average but reflects the subsistence-fishing economy that sustains many coastal Alaska Native settlements.
The two streets with delivery records reflect the absolute minimum infrastructure in this remote coastal settlement. Airport Drive indicates air access remains the primary connection to the outside world, typical of Alaska Peninsula communities isolated by terrain and weather. The limited street network explains why PO Boxes remain the dominant mailing method even with rural carrier service technically available.
ZIP Code 99565 has 72 residents and 32 households (average 2.25 persons per household). The median age is 37.0 years, slightly older than the state (35.6) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.8% male and 47.2% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (66.7%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (12.5%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2%, 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: | 72Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 29Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 5.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $71,875Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 32Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.25Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.54Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 77 | 76 | 72 | 60 | 73 | 59 | 63 | 75 | 69 | 35 | 31 | 39 | 31 | 29 |
| Decennial Census | 78 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 72 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37
Male Median Age: 39.5
Female Median Age: 35.5
| 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 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 9 | 15.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 5.00% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 48 | 80.00% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 60 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 38 | 52.78% | 39.5 years |
| Females: | 34 | 47.22% | 35.5 years |
| Total: | 72 | 100% | 37.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 29 | 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: | 29 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 29 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $71,875, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is down $46,250 (39.2%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,542. Family households earn a median of $71,875 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $71,875). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 58.6%, which is below 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 (64.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $118,125 | $138,542 | $123,750 | $81,250 | $93,438 | $81,250 | $86,250 | $71,250 | $85,417 | $45,625 | $44,375 | $65,833 | $68,333 | $71,875 |
| Median Family Income | $112,500 | $138,750 | $138,750 | $83,750 | $110,000 | $82,500 | $85,625 | $81,250 | $85,833 | $43,750 | $44,375 | $66,667 | $69,167 | $71,875 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $170,625 | $26,875 | $21,250 | $26,250 | $0 | $0 | $95,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $26,250 | $170,833 | $118,750 | $29,167 | $0 | $101,250 | $104,375 | $106,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $76,250 | $0 | $55,000 | $56,250 | $57,500 | $58,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 17 | 58.62% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 12 | 41.38% |
| Total: | 29 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 11 | 64.71% |
| Service: | 1 | 5.88% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 2 | 11.76% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 3 | 17.65% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 17 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $254,200 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $212,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. 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 | $254,200 | $233,300 | $123,200 | $266,700 | $250,000 | $262,500 | $225,000 | $275,000 | $212,500 | $187,500 | $0 | $154,200 | $177,500 | $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 | $0 | $1,313 | $0 | $1,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 3 | 25.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 9 | 75.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 12 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 12 | 18.46% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 53 | 81.54% |
| Total Housing Units: | 65 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 60 | 92.31% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 5 | 7.69% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 65 | 100% |
In 2024, 20.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 84.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 41.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 41.40%, which is falls below 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 25.00 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 college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, 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: | 4 | 16.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 6 | 24.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 9 | 36.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 1 | 4.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3 | 12.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2 | 8.00% |
| Total: | 25 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 21 | 84.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 5 | 20.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 12 | 37.50% |
| Public Insurance: | 8 | 25.00% |
| No Insurance: | 12 | 37.50% |
| Total: | 32 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 20 | 62.50% |
| 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% | 5.6% | 15.8% | 14.3% | 25.0% | 41.7% | 36.4% | 0.0% | 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): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 2 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 2 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 99565 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 4 people with an annual payroll of $180,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 39Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $40,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $180,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 4Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99565 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 99565. It covers 13.251 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 13.251 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 0213670Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Chignik Lagoon CDP; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99565 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.