| City: | Egegik, Alaska |
| Borough: | Lake And Peninsula Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:22:30 AM |
| Population: | 39 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 58.0828, -156.4436 |
| Land Area: | 29.551 sq mi |
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This isn't typical vacation territory. Egegik serves as a salmon fishing outpost, where processors, canneries, and fishing operations drive the summer economy. The seasonal housing stock swells during Bristol Bay's legendary red salmon runs, when temporary workers outnumber permanent residents by substantial margins. Those 51 PO Boxes serve commercial operations, seasonal workers, and the handful of year-round families who call this remote corner of the Lake and Peninsula Borough home.
With a PO Box adoption rate of 2.12, the post office serves well beyond the local population. There's one street in the ZIP+4 records: School Road, with two delivery points. A single rural carrier route handles what limited street delivery exists, but this remains fundamentally a PO Box community. The geography explains why. Egegik spans 31.2 square miles of land and water at coordinates 58.08°N, 156.44°W, accessible primarily by air or water rather than Alaska's limited road network.
The median age of 43.5 years suggests a mix of established fishing families and seasonal workers. Census data shows 23 Native American residents (59% of the population), reflecting the area's Alaska Native heritage. The single named building in postal records is simply "Postmaster," underscoring the post office's role as one of the few permanent institutions in a place defined by seasonal rhythms and commercial fishing cycles.
With just one street in postal records, Egegik's infrastructure reflects its identity as a seasonal fishing outpost rather than a conventional residential community. School Road represents one of the few permanent institutions serving year-round families.
ZIP Code 99579 has 39 residents and 24 households (average 1.63 persons per household). The median age is 43.5 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.3% male and 48.7% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (59.0%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (38.5%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6%, 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: | 39Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 54Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $24,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 24Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.63Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.71Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 25 | 47 | 55 | 74 | 68 | 80 | 69 | 83 | 58 | 51 | 47 | 46 | 50 | 54 |
| Decennial Census | 109 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 39 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.5
Male Median Age: 45
Female Median Age: 36.8
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| White: | 15 | 38.46% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 2.56% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 23 | 58.97% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 39 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 20 | 51.28% | 45.0 years |
| Females: | 19 | 48.72% | 36.8 years |
| Total: | 39 | 100% | 43.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 33 | 61.11% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 9 | 16.67% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 2 | 3.70% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 10 | 22.22% |
| Total Population: | 54 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 42 | 77.78% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 12 | 22.22% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $24,250, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $52,313 (68.3%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $38,875. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). 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 92.6%, which is far greater 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 Production (56.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,563 | $77,917 | $80,417 | $45,000 | $38,125 | $0 | $35,000 | $41,250 | $63,125 | $93,750 | $96,250 | $0 | $0 | $24,250 |
| Median Family Income | $76,875 | $77,500 | $80,417 | $38,750 | $25,625 | $25,938 | $29,375 | $0 | $113,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $54,375 | $85,313 | $81,250 | $55,000 | $46,250 | $0 | $43,750 | $29,167 | $46,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $66,875 | $69,583 | $21,667 | $38,750 | $0 | $53,393 | $54,844 | $78,750 | $91,250 | $96,250 | $101,406 | $99,531 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $36,875 | $43,750 | $43,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $58,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 50 | 92.59% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 4 | 7.41% |
| Total: | 54 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 11 | 22.00% |
| Service: | 9 | 18.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 2 | 4.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 28 | 56.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 50 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $206,300 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $65,000. 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. The vacancy rate is 95.65%, which is markedly above 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 | $206,300 | $216,700 | $133,300 | $125,000 | $108,300 | $115,600 | $106,300 | $95,000 | $65,000 | $104,200 | $108,300 | $143,800 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 5 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 5 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 2 | 18.18% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 4 | 36.36% |
| Renter Occupied: | 5 | 45.45% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 11 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 11 | 4.35% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 242 | 95.65% |
| Total Housing Units: | 253 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 248 | 98.02% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 5 | 1.98% |
| Total Housing Units: | 253 | 100% |
In 2024, 34.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 82.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 59.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 3.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 9 | 17.31% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 14 | 26.92% |
| Some college, no degree: | 11 | 21.15% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 18 | 34.62% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 52 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 43 | 82.69% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 18 | 34.62% |
| Private Insurance: | 20 | 37.04% |
| Public Insurance: | 2 | 3.70% |
| No Insurance: | 32 | 59.26% |
| Total: | 54 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 22 | 40.74% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 20.0% | 22.2% | 12.5% | 14.3% | 18.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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): | 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 99579 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 59Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99579 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 99579. It covers 29.551 sq mi of land and a water area of 38.12 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: | 29.551 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 38.12 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: | 0221150Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Egegik city; AlaskaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 99579 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead.
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.