| City: | Ekwok, Alaska |
| Borough: | Dillingham Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:22:31 AM |
| Population: | 111 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 59.5289, -157.6535 |
| Land Area: | 16.844 sq mi |
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The ZIP covers 18 square miles of Dillingham Census Area, but that modest size masks the real isolation. This is Alaska Native country. Of the 111 residents, 86% identify as Native American, with extended family structures common across the community. The population-to-household ratio of 3.08 reflects those larger, multigenerational households typical of tribal communities in rural Alaska.
The single street in the postal database—Postal Way—exists for administrative purposes, not actual carrier delivery. One rural route serves the area, but it doesn't bring mail to doorsteps. Instead, residents travel to the post office. For communities scattered across Southwest Alaska's roadless terrain, that PO Box becomes the fixed address that connects them to schools, government agencies, and businesses that require a mailing address.
With a median household income around $50,833 and a median age of 29.8 years, Ekwok has a young population making do in one of America's most challenging postal environments. The post office isn't just a convenience here. It's essential infrastructure for people living where geography makes traditional street delivery impossible.
The single street name in postal records—Postal Way—exists purely for administrative purposes. No traditional street delivery network exists in this remote Alaska community.
ZIP Code 99580 has 111 residents and 36 households (average 3.08 persons per household). The median age is 29.8 years, younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.9% male and 44.1% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (85.6%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (9.0%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3%, 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: | 111Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 36Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 6.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 36Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $108,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.08Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.09Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 161 | 119 | 139 | 100 | 78 | 79 | 88 | 80 | 78 | 68 | 53 | 51 | 35 | 36 |
| Decennial Census | 115 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 111 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 29.8
Male Median Age: 30.5
Female Median Age: 29.5
| 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 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 3 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 9 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 10 | 8.77% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.88% |
| Hispanic:* | 7 | 6.14% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.88% |
| American Indian: | 95 | 83.33% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 114 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 62 | 55.86% | 30.5 years |
| Females: | 49 | 44.14% | 29.5 years |
| Total: | 111 | 100% | 29.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 32 | 88.89% |
| 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: | 4 | 11.11% |
| Total Population: | 36 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 32 | 88.89% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 4 | 11.11% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $33,750 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $33,000. Family households earn a median of $100,417 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $100,417). 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 widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 54.2%, which is markedly 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 Sales (84.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $33,750 | $31,667 | $31,250 | $22,917 | $31,875 | $32,500 | $28,750 | $31,875 | $33,000 | $32,917 | $35,500 | $39,063 | $50,833 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $118,438 | $108,750 | $55,625 | $26,250 | $46,875 | $56,250 | $31,250 | $34,063 | $34,500 | $34,375 | $36,500 | $48,125 | $51,250 | $100,417 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $16,250 | $16,042 | $19,250 | $19,063 | $16,250 | $23,333 | $23,333 | $23,750 | $25,000 | $22,083 | $20,833 | $23,333 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $44,688 | $43,750 | $63,125 | $33,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $55,417 | $57,250 | $56,563 | $28,750 | $0 | $36,250 | $28,750 | $35,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 13 | 54.17% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 11 | 45.83% |
| Total: | 24 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 2 | 15.38% |
| Sales and Office: | 11 | 84.62% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 13 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $108,900, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $18,900 (21.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $617 (100.00%) since 2011 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 | $90,000 | $118,800 | $108,300 | $115,600 | $137,500 | $117,900 | $112,500 | $104,200 | $110,700 | $95,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $108,900 |
| 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 | $617 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 4 | 30.77% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 9 | 69.23% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 13 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 13 | 48.15% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 14 | 51.85% |
| Total Housing Units: | 27 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 27 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 27 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 57.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 33.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 5.60%, 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%), down 20.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 25.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (60.00%). 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: | 4 | 19.05% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 5 | 23.81% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 7 | 33.33% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1 | 4.76% |
| Associate's degree: | 4 | 19.05% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 21 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 12 | 57.14% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 2 | 5.56% |
| Public Insurance: | 22 | 61.11% |
| No Insurance: | 12 | 33.33% |
| Total: | 36 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 24 | 66.67% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 20.0% | 14.8% | 27.6% | 30.0% | 20.0% | 16.7% | 33.3% | 23.5% | 25.0% | 23.5% | 25.0% | 15.4% | 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): | 6 | 60.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4 | 40.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 10 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 10 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 99580 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 22 people with an annual payroll of $4,626,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 42Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,390,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,626,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 22Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99580 is located in Dillingham 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 99580. It covers 16.844 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.163 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: | 16.844 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 1.163 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: | 0221810Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Ekwok city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99580 is in the Southwest Region School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 1 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 March 1, 2026.