| City: | False Pass, Alaska |
| Borough: | Aleutians East Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 6:38:19 PM |
| Population: | 394 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 54.7119, -163.7433 |
| Land Area: | 12.294 sq mi |
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The ratio reveals the community's true character: 30 residents for every household. That's ten times higher than typical American communities. Combined with the median age of 37.5 years and the dominance of group quarters population, this points to an institutional or employment-focused settlement rather than a residential town. The 13 occupied housing units serve a small permanent population, while the majority of residents live in shared facilities.
Mail delivery in False Pass works through a building-based system centered on the post office. ZIP code 99583 contains just one street route—Umiak Drive—along with the Postmaster building itself. Everyone here uses PO Boxes. There's no home delivery alternative. The post office maintains 18 PO Boxes for a service area with 13 households, yielding an adoption rate of 1.39. That means the boxes serve not just local residents but likely workers, businesses, or people from surrounding areas.
The economy centers on commercial fishing and seafood processing. Census data shows a median household income of $64,167 among the small permanent population. Work patterns reflect the maritime industry: 14 people work from home (likely in administrative or support roles), while seasonal employment dominates. The community recorded 7 business establishments employing 30 people as of 2003, suggesting small-scale commercial operations tied to fishing seasons.
Geographic isolation shapes everything about False Pass. Located on the tip of the Alaska Peninsula, the community sits at 54.85° North latitude, more than 600 miles southwest of Anchorage. The 12.3 square miles of land mass doesn't connect to Alaska's road system. Mail arrives by plane or boat. The single rural carrier route (Route R) handles what limited delivery exists outside the post office itself.
The population is predominantly Native Alaskan. Census records show 109 people identifying as Native American alone, with another 28 identifying as multiracial including Native heritage. That's roughly 35% of the total population. The high proportion of Alaska Native residents reflects the community's position in traditional Aleut territory, though the institutional population dynamics complicate demographic interpretation.
The single street name—Umiak Drive—references the traditional Inuit/Aleut open boat used for hunting and transportation, connecting the community's infrastructure to its maritime Alaska Native heritage.
ZIP Code 99583 has 394 residents and 13 households (average 4.38 persons per household). The median age is 37.5 years, slightly older than the state (35.6) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 74.9% male and 25.1% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (46.4%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (27.7%, much higher than the state average of 6.0% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (6.0%) and national averages (6.0%).
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| 2020 Population: | 394Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 95Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 32.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 13Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.38Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 10.20Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 15 | 18 | 15 | 31 | 37 | 64 | 68 | 78 | 56 | 75 | 106 | 103 | 95 |
| Decennial Census | 35 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 394 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.5
Male Median Age: 37
Female Median Age: 38.9
| 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 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 36 | 68 | 49 | 41 | 28 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 3 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 19 | 48 | 80 | 64 | 53 | 40 | 18 | 24 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 183 | 44.74% |
| Black: | 18 | 4.40% |
| Hispanic:* | 41 | 10.02% |
| Asian: | 109 | 26.65% |
| American Indian: | 25 | 6.11% |
| Hawaiian: | 5 | 1.22% |
| Other: | 28 | 6.85% |
| Total: | 409 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 295 | 74.87% | 37.0 years |
| Females: | 99 | 25.13% | 38.9 years |
| Total: | 394 | 100% | 37.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 95 | 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: | 95 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 95 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($89,336), is down $48,750 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $54,250. Family households earn a median of $113,438 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $113,438). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($60,325), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 76.1%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is far lower than the state rate (5.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,750 | $45,000 | $43,750 | $48,125 | $55,625 | $51,563 | $78,750 | $0 | $54,250 | $50,417 | $65,625 | $62,083 | $64,167 |
| Median Family Income | $67,917 | $46,250 | $0 | $76,875 | $108,750 | $79,375 | $111,563 | $114,375 | $68,750 | $61,500 | $95,000 | $98,333 | $103,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $43,750 | $43,750 | $21,250 | $23,750 | $44,375 | $42,500 | $49,167 | $42,500 | $52,083 | $38,125 | $31,389 | $33,625 | $35,625 |
| Median Male Income | $34,375 | $53,125 | $0 | $55,000 | $0 | $55,833 | $58,750 | $58,750 | $38,750 | $33,333 | $34,821 | $42,614 | $39,250 |
| Median Female Income | $30,417 | $0 | $0 | $45,417 | $0 | $45,750 | $45,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $73,750 |
| Employed: | 51 | 76.12% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 16 | 23.88% |
| Total: | 67 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 18 | 35.29% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 10 | 19.61% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 15 | 29.41% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 8 | 15.69% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 51 | 100% |
Insufficient data for median home value. Insufficient data for median gross rent. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $38,800 | $93,300 | $0 | $159,400 | $0 | $112,500 | $137,500 | $177,500 | $0 | $330,000 | $0 | $158,300 | $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: | 22 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 22 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $600 | $488 | $900 | $763 | $763 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 12 | 35.29% |
| Renter Occupied: | 22 | 64.71% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 34 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 34 | 66.67% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 17 | 33.33% |
| Total Housing Units: | 51 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 36 | 70.59% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 14 | 27.45% |
| Other Units: | 1 | 1.96% |
| Total Housing Units: | 51 | 100% |
In 2024, 29.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 18.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is pre-K (30.30%). College enrollment is 21.21%, 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 14 | 29.17% |
| Some college, no degree: | 20 | 41.67% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 11 | 22.92% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3 | 6.25% |
| Total: | 48 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 48 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 14 | 29.17% |
| Private Insurance: | 45 | 45.92% |
| Public Insurance: | 35 | 35.71% |
| No Insurance: | 18 | 18.37% |
| Total: | 98 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 80 | 81.63% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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: | 10 | 30.30% |
| Kindergarten: | 3 | 9.09% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5 | 15.15% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 8 | 24.24% |
| College or graduate school: | 7 | 21.21% |
| Total: | 33 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 13 | 39.39% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 16 | 48.48% |
ZIP Code 99583 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 30 people with an annual payroll of $16,144,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 29Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $706,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $16,144,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 30Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99583 is located in Aleutians East 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 99583. It covers 12.294 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: | 12.294 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: | 0224660Source: Census |
| Place Name: | False Pass city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99583 is in the Aleutians East 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.