| City: | Kalskag, Alaska |
| Borough: | Bethel Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:22:42 AM |
| Population: | 212 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 61.6147, -160.1780 |
| Land Area: | 3.606 sq mi |
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Kalskag is a remote Alaska Native village in the Bethel Census Area, accessible only by air or river. Of the 212 residents, 86% are Alaska Native (182 people), making this one of the most culturally intact Yup'ik communities with PO Box-classified mail service.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the 1,750 square mile territory. The Kalskag post office maintains 62 PO Boxes for 59 households, a 1.05 adoption rate that accounts for the small number of businesses (6 commercial delivery points) serving the surrounding region.
With a median age of 29.7 years and household sizes averaging 3.6 people per unit, Kalskag shows the multi-generational family structure common in Alaska Native villages. The population is young compared to most PO Box communities, where median ages typically exceed 40.
Public administration employs 47% of the workforce. That's typical for remote Alaska villages, where the tribal government, school district, and health clinic are the primary employers. Only 7.2% of adults hold bachelor's degrees, but median household income of $49,167 exceeds many rural Alaska communities. Per capita income of $15,816 better accounts for the larger household sizes.
The minimal street addressing infrastructure (just Kalskag Rd appears in postal records) means PO Boxes aren't a preference. They're the only option. Despite the vast 1,750 square mile ZIP territory, one rural carrier route serves the clustered village while most mail goes to post office boxes.
All mail must be addressed to a PO Box:
Recipient Name
PO Box [number]
Kalskag, AK 99607Minimal street addressing infrastructure with only Kalskag Rd in postal records, typical of remote Alaska villages where PO Boxes are the primary addressing method.
ZIP Code 99607 has 212 residents and 59 households (average 3.59 persons per household). The median age is 29.7 years, younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.6% male and 52.4% female, which is lower than the state male share (52.0%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (85.8%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (7.1%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5%, 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: | 212Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 239Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 58.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $47,917Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 59Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $241,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.59Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.54Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 231 | 228 | 231 | 257 | 284 | 264 | 255 | 222 | 236 | 239 | 225 | 253 | 232 | 239 |
| Decennial Census | 216 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 212 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 29.7
Male Median Age: 33.5
Female Median Age: 25.8
| 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 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Female | 9 | 6 | 19 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 16 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 19 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White: | 15 | 7.58% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.51% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 182 | 91.92% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 198 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 101 | 47.64% | 33.5 years |
| Females: | 111 | 52.36% | 25.8 years |
| Total: | 212 | 100% | 29.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 239 | 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: | 239 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 239 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $47,917, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $1,979 (4.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,959. Family households earn a median of $47,500 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $47,500). By gender, male median income is $83,750 and female is $39,167, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $44,583 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 62.2%, which is trails slightly the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 27.0%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (32.3%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $45,938 | $41,563 | $37,143 | $37,083 | $36,806 | $37,500 | $38,929 | $33,125 | $38,958 | $41,250 | $40,000 | $43,750 | $49,167 | $47,917 |
| Median Family Income | $47,188 | $41,500 | $38,750 | $40,000 | $38,125 | $45,000 | $47,500 | $38,750 | $53,750 | $58,750 | $58,750 | $42,188 | $54,167 | $47,500 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $26,000 | $10,625 | $0 | $10,833 | $10,833 | $10,000 | $9,375 | $11,250 | $10,313 | $13,750 | $18,333 | $22,500 | $21,250 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $69,063 | $51,250 | $31,667 | $34,375 | $34,583 | $35,625 | $48,750 | $36,875 | $38,750 | $36,250 | $41,250 | $0 | $81,250 | $83,750 |
| Median Female Income | $53,438 | $53,125 | $48,750 | $31,875 | $28,750 | $33,750 | $36,875 | $41,875 | $45,417 | $41,250 | $51,250 | $0 | $36,667 | $39,167 |
| Employed: | 65 | 45.45% |
| Unemployed: | 24 | 16.78% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 54 | 37.76% |
| Total: | 143 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 17 | 26.15% |
| Service: | 6 | 9.23% |
| Sales and Office: | 21 | 32.31% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 11 | 16.92% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 10 | 15.38% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 65 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $241,700, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $10,400 (4.13%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $113,600. The median gross rent is $685, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $315. Of occupied housing, owners make up 67.27% (54.05% with a mortgage, 45.95% free-and-clear) and renters 32.73% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $252,100 | $178,100 | $185,900 | $168,800 | $158,900 | $169,400 | $161,400 | $141,700 | $128,100 | $151,300 | $110,400 | $175,000 | $219,400 | $241,700 |
| Less than $500: | 2 | 11.11% |
| $500 to $999: | 7 | 38.89% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 6 | 33.33% |
| $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: | 3 | 16.67% |
| Total: | 18 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $1,333 | $900 | $1,313 | $975 | $975 | $0 | $925 | $1,000 | $1,063 | $933 | $1,063 | $1,025 | $685 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 20 | 36.36% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 17 | 30.91% |
| Renter Occupied: | 18 | 32.73% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 55 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 55 | 67.07% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 27 | 32.93% |
| Total Housing Units: | 82 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 77 | 93.90% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 5 | 6.10% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 82 | 100% |
In 2024, 5.50% 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 83.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 11.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 30.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 71.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 35.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 3.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.30 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (60.26%). College enrollment is 3.85%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More:Educational AttainmentHealth InsurancePoverty Over TimeSchool Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 9 | 8.26% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 9 | 8.26% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 65 | 59.63% |
| Some college, no degree: | 16 | 14.68% |
| Associate's degree: | 4 | 3.67% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1 | 0.92% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5 | 4.59% |
| Total: | 109 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 91 | 83.49% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 6 | 5.50% |
| Private Insurance: | 72 | 26.57% |
| Public Insurance: | 171 | 63.10% |
| No Insurance: | 28 | 10.33% |
| Total: | 271 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 243 | 89.67% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 24.5% | 20.0% | 27.5% | 21.4% | 19.0% | 14.5% | 16.7% | 21.2% | 19.2% | 25.6% | 28.9% | 30.4% | 27.5% | 35.0% |
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: | 3 | 3.85% |
| Kindergarten: | 14 | 17.95% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 47 | 60.26% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 11 | 14.10% |
| College or graduate school: | 3 | 3.85% |
| Total: | 78 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 17 | 21.79% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 72 | 92.31% |
ZIP Code 99607 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: | 72Source: 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 99607 is located in Bethel 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 99607. It covers 3.606 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.394 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: | 3.606 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.394 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 99607 is in the Kuspuk School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 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.