| City: | Kwigillingok, Alaska |
| Borough: | Bethel Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 11:21:06 PM |
| Population: | 380 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 59.8933, -163.0038 |
| Land Area: | 23.793 sq mi |
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Kwigillingok is a Yup'ik village in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta of western Alaska. Located 380 miles west of Anchorage on the Kuskokwim River, this remote community is home to 380 people, of whom 369 (97%) are Alaska Native. The village name comes from the Yup'ik language and this has been a year-round settlement for generations.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the 257 square mile territory. The post office maintains 95 PO Boxes for 94 occupied households, meaning nearly every family has a box. Two rural carrier routes serve some residences, but the limited street infrastructure (just Main Street and Airport Road in the ZIP+4 database) means most mail goes to PO Boxes. General Delivery is also available for those without boxes.
Kwigillingok shows the household patterns typical of Alaska Native villages. With 380 people in 94 households, that's 4.0 people per household. This isn't overcrowding but rather extended family structures common in Yup'ik culture, where multiple generations often share homes. Median age is 26.1 years, indicating a young population.
The village sits on traditional Yup'ik land in the vast tundra of southwestern Alaska. At 257 square miles, the ZIP covers territory accessible mainly by boat in summer and snowmobile in winter. There are no roads connecting Kwigillingok to other communities. Mail arrives by plane to the local airstrip, making the post office the lifeline for prescriptions, government documents, subsistence equipment, and packages.
Public administration employs a significant portion of workers (109 of the workforce tracked by Census surveys), likely representing tribal government, the regional Native corporation, and school district jobs. Educational services and health care employ another 65 workers. The village operates 5 business establishments employing 38 people. Median household income is $68,438, though per capita income is just $15,672 because of large household sizes.
Home ownership is strong here. Of the 94 occupied housing units, 62 (66%) are owner-occupied. Median home value is $170,800 and median rent is $568. Very few residents have bachelor's degrees (5.2%), which is typical for remote villages where K-12 education is available locally but college requires leaving the community.
Only 2 streets appear in ZIP+4 data across 257 square miles, indicating minimal formal addressing and heavy reliance on PO Boxes.
ZIP Code 99622 has 380 residents and 94 households (average 4.04 persons per household). The median age is 26.1 years, significantly younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.9% male and 46.1% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (97.1%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (1.1%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3%, 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: | 380Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 461Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 16.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $68,438Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 94Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $170,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.04Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.24Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 275 | 252 | 317 | 325 | 331 | 332 | 349 | 379 | 399 | 425 | 470 | 589 | 461 |
| Decennial Census | 321 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 380 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 26.1
Male Median Age: 28.8
Female Median Age: 21.6
| 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 | 28 | 33 | 8 | 16 | 5 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 19 | 26 | 16 | 19 | 13 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 47 | 59 | 24 | 35 | 18 | 38 | 22 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 25 | 12 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| White: | 4 | 1.07% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.27% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 369 | 98.66% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 374 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 205 | 53.95% | 28.8 years |
| Females: | 175 | 46.05% | 21.6 years |
| Total: | 380 | 100% | 26.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 461 | 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: | 461 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 461 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $68,438, which is much lower than the state median ($89,336), is up $27,188 (65.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,438. Family households earn a median of $69,583 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $69,583). By gender, male median income is $49,375 and female is $64,375, which is much higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $15,000 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 61.1%, which is lower than the state rate (66.4%). The unemployment rate is 20.0%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (36.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,250 | $39,167 | $39,167 | $40,833 | $42,188 | $41,250 | $46,250 | $51,875 | $54,000 | $55,000 | $57,250 | $61,500 | $68,438 |
| Median Family Income | $43,750 | $50,000 | $51,250 | $50,313 | $48,125 | $42,917 | $46,250 | $52,708 | $54,000 | $54,583 | $57,250 | $65,417 | $69,583 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $25,938 | $23,750 | $26,875 | $27,188 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $39,583 | $42,500 | $48,036 | $34,375 | $0 | $53,125 | $53,750 | $53,750 | $58,750 | $46,250 | $53,333 | $51,250 | $49,375 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,750 | $0 | $20,000 | $18,750 | $23,125 | $0 | $31,250 | $45,833 | $51,667 | $64,375 |
| Employed: | 152 | 48.87% |
| Unemployed: | 38 | 12.22% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 121 | 38.91% |
| Total: | 311 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 56 | 36.84% |
| Service: | 34 | 22.37% |
| Sales and Office: | 32 | 21.05% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 12 | 7.89% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 18 | 11.84% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 152 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $170,800, which is well under the state median ($333,300), is up $97,500 (133.02%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $79,100. The median gross rent is $568, which is far less than the state median ($1,388), is up $143 (33.65%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $568. Of occupied housing, owners make up 66.02% (33.82% with a mortgage, 66.18% free-and-clear) and renters 33.98% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.97%, which is far lower than the state rate (18.24%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $73,300 | $162,500 | $195,300 | $143,800 | $177,800 | $184,400 | $183,300 | $85,000 | $91,700 | $78,800 | $152,900 | $116,700 | $170,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 11 | 31.43% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2 | 5.71% |
| $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 | 62.86% |
| Total: | 35 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $425 | $450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $479 | $519 | $568 | $568 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 23 | 22.33% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 45 | 43.69% |
| Renter Occupied: | 35 | 33.98% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 103 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 103 | 88.03% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 14 | 11.97% |
| Total Housing Units: | 117 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 115 | 98.29% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 2 | 1.71% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 117 | 100% |
In 2023, 5.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 74.70%, which is markedly below the state rate (93.50%). The uninsured rate is 15.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 15.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 73.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 16.80%, which is markedly above the state rate (6.80%), down 1.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.10 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (51.72%). College enrollment is 17.24%, 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: | 22 | 9.61% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 36 | 15.72% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 104 | 45.41% |
| Some college, no degree: | 50 | 21.83% |
| Associate's degree: | 5 | 2.18% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 12 | 5.24% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 229 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 171 | 74.67% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 12 | 5.24% |
| Private Insurance: | 69 | 14.38% |
| Public Insurance: | 338 | 70.42% |
| No Insurance: | 73 | 15.21% |
| Total: | 480 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 407 | 84.79% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 18.6% | 21.1% | 29.6% | 23.5% | 22.6% | 24.6% | 27.9% | 19.7% | 16.7% | 18.2% | 18.7% | 17.4% | 16.8% |
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: | 9 | 6.21% |
| Kindergarten: | 5 | 3.45% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 75 | 51.72% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 31 | 21.38% |
| College or graduate school: | 25 | 17.24% |
| Total: | 145 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 14 | 9.66% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 111 | 76.55% |
ZIP Code 99622 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 40 people with an annual payroll of $538,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 93Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $106,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $538,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 40Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99622 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 99622. It covers 23.793 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.035 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: | 23.793 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.035 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: | 0242490Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Kwigillingok CDP; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99622 is in the Lower Kuskokwim School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 January 1, 2026.