| City: | Lower Kalskag, Alaska |
| Borough: | Bethel Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:22:53 AM |
| Population: | 278 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 61.4281, -160.5612 |
| Land Area: | 1.235 sq mi |
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The adoption rate of 0.84 means 84% of households maintain PO Boxes relative to the occupied housing count. For a community where 94% of residents are Native American, this post office functions as essential infrastructure. The ZIP doesn't offer street delivery. The single street in the ZIP4 system is E St, which appears in postal records but doesn't change the reality that PO Box service is the lifeline here.
The median household income is $36,250. The median home value is $207,500. These aren't abstract statistics. They reflect the economic reality of a remote Alaskan village where geography dictates infrastructure. The population-to-household ratio of 3.4 suggests extended family households, common in Alaska Native communities.
Lower Kalskag's post office doesn't just sort mail. It's where residents collect government correspondence, subsistence hunting permits, and orders from outside. The 69 PO Boxes serve 82 occupied households because this is how mail works here. No carrier routes traverse the village. No trucks deliver to doorsteps. The post office is the delivery system.
Postal records show only E St in the ZIP4 database, reflecting the minimal street-based delivery infrastructure in this remote Alaska village where PO Boxes are the standard.
ZIP Code 99626 has 278 residents and 82 households (average 3.39 persons per household). The median age is 30.0 years, younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.8% male and 48.2% 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 (94.2%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (2.2%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7%, 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: | 278Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 239Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 225.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $30,500Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 82Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $300,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.39Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.38Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 286 | 267 | 297 | 334 | 312 | 280 | 322 | 283 | 270 | 293 | 304 | 261 | 234 | 239 |
| Decennial Census | 282 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 278 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 30
Male Median Age: 30
Female Median Age: 30
| 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 | 13 | 20 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 16 | 18 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 29 | 38 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 26 | 17 | 22 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| White: | 6 | 2.22% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 0.74% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 262 | 97.04% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 270 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 144 | 51.80% | 30.0 years |
| Females: | 134 | 48.20% | 30.0 years |
| Total: | 278 | 100% | 30.0 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 $30,500, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is down $13,071 (30.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,833. Family households earn a median of $39,000 versus $12,500 for nonfamily households (a difference of $26,500). By gender, male median income is $68,750 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $68,750 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 60.7%, which is trails slightly the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 24.7%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (28.1%).
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 | $43,571 | $38,750 | $28,625 | $31,111 | $30,625 | $30,208 | $33,036 | $32,813 | $33,333 | $33,250 | $31,719 | $33,125 | $36,250 | $30,500 |
| Median Family Income | $36,875 | $28,750 | $28,125 | $31,016 | $31,563 | $32,500 | $34,107 | $35,625 | $35,625 | $34,500 | $33,750 | $38,750 | $40,625 | $39,000 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $18,438 | $11,875 | $18,125 | $15,625 | $13,333 | $14,107 | $13,500 | $13,750 | $0 | $26,875 | $26,250 | $18,125 | $20,417 | $12,500 |
| Median Male Income | $40,417 | $31,875 | $24,375 | $48,750 | $35,000 | $0 | $41,875 | $43,750 | $41,250 | $0 | $21,563 | $0 | $0 | $68,750 |
| Median Female Income | $31,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $67,813 | $68,333 | $60,625 | $61,250 | $68,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 64 | 45.71% |
| Unemployed: | 21 | 15.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 55 | 39.29% |
| Total: | 140 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 15 | 23.44% |
| Service: | 18 | 28.13% |
| Sales and Office: | 18 | 28.13% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 3 | 4.69% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 10 | 15.63% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 64 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $300,000, which is falls short of the national median ($332,700), is up $140,600 (88.21%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $143,700. The median gross rent is $700, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $100 (16.67%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $192. Of occupied housing, owners make up 72.22% (15.38% with a mortgage, 84.62% free-and-clear) and renters 27.78% - 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 | $159,400 | $162,500 | $206,800 | $173,400 | $173,400 | $189,100 | $195,000 | $175,000 | $156,300 | $155,000 | $157,800 | $172,900 | $207,500 | $300,000 |
| Less than $500: | 4 | 20.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 4 | 20.00% |
| $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: | 12 | 60.00% |
| Total: | 20 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $600 | $475 | $425 | $475 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $525 | $508 | $400 | $0 | $475 | $0 | $700 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 8 | 11.11% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 44 | 61.11% |
| Renter Occupied: | 20 | 27.78% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 72 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 72 | 83.72% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 14 | 16.28% |
| Total Housing Units: | 86 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 84 | 97.67% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 2 | 2.33% |
| Total Housing Units: | 86 | 100% |
In 2024, 4.50% 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 79.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 12.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 7.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 82.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 36.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 15.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.20 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (63.89%). 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: | 8 | 6.06% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 19 | 14.39% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 88 | 66.67% |
| Some college, no degree: | 11 | 8.33% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6 | 4.55% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 132 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 105 | 79.55% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 6 | 4.55% |
| Private Insurance: | 18 | 7.32% |
| Public Insurance: | 198 | 80.49% |
| No Insurance: | 30 | 12.20% |
| Total: | 246 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 216 | 87.80% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 18.2% | 23.9% | 26.8% | 29.0% | 28.8% | 31.5% | 35.4% | 36.8% | 36.2% | 39.3% | 42.3% | 35.4% | 34.0% | 36.2% |
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: | 6 | 8.33% |
| Kindergarten: | 16 | 22.22% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 46 | 63.89% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4 | 5.56% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 72 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 22 | 30.56% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 66 | 91.67% |
ZIP Code 99626 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: | 71Source: 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 99626 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 99626. It covers 1.235 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.516 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: | 1.235 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.516 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: | 0245460Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Lower Kalskag city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99626 is in the Kuspuk 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 March 1, 2026.