| City: | Manokotak, Alaska |
| Borough: | Dillingham Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:22:54 AM |
| Population: | 488 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 58.8833, -158.9326 |
| Land Area: | 80.089 sq mi |
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Manokotak is a remote Alaska Native village in southwest Alaska, accessible only by boat or small aircraft. Of the 488 residents, 445 (91%) are Alaska Native, making this one of Alaska's most culturally intact indigenous communities. The village sits within a 3,076 square mile territory, spanning an area larger than Delaware.
Mail delivery works differently here than in the continental United States. One rural carrier route serves the village, and General Delivery is available at the post office for residents without permanent addresses. Street addressing barely exists. The ZIP+4 database lists only one street (C ST) across the entire territory. Most residents rely on the post office as their primary connection to mail service.
This isn't a PO Box Only Zone, but the distinction matters little in practice. The village has limited addressing infrastructure, and the post office functions as the community's mail hub. With 133 households spread across vast distances and challenging terrain, centralized mail pickup at the post office is the most practical solution.
Manokotak's population is young compared to most of Alaska. Median age is 28.4 years. Household size averages 3.7 people, typical of Alaska Native communities where extended families often live together. The village has 225 total housing units, but 79 (35%) sit vacant seasonally, likely used for subsistence activities or temporary occupation.
The local economy centers on subsistence and public sector work. Of employed residents, 158 work in public administration (the largest sector), 66 in education and healthcare, and 43 in agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting. Federal government employs just 4 workers. Median household income of $58,125 sits below Alaska's state median but above many rural Alaska villages. Median home values of $85,900 reflect the remote location and limited real estate market.
Mailing to Manokotak requires understanding its isolation. Use "MANOKOTAK, AK 99628" as the city and state line. The post office has been serving this community since before October 2004, when USPS began tracking ZIP introduction dates. For a village this remote, the post office isn't just a mail facility. It's a lifeline to government services, healthcare deliveries, and connection to the outside world.
Street addressing is nearly non-existent across this 3,076 square mile territory, with only C ST documented in postal records.
ZIP Code 99628 has 488 residents and 133 households (average 3.65 persons per household). The median age is 28.4 years, significantly younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.0% male and 49.0% 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 (91.2%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (3.7%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0%, 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: | 488Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 679Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 6.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $50,625Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 133Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $86,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.65Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.28Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 383 | 475 | 588 | 673 | 691 | 787 | 818 | 824 | 733 | 761 | 705 | 629 | 693 | 679 |
| Decennial Census | 443 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 488 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 28.4
Male Median Age: 29.7
Female Median Age: 27.1
| 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 | 26 | 19 | 24 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Female | 22 | 31 | 17 | 24 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 48 | 50 | 41 | 42 | 37 | 41 | 45 | 30 | 16 | 21 | 27 | 32 | 24 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 2 |
| White: | 18 | 3.85% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 5 | 1.07% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 445 | 95.09% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 468 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 249 | 51.02% | 29.7 years |
| Females: | 239 | 48.98% | 27.1 years |
| Total: | 488 | 100% | 28.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 673 | 99.12% |
| 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: | 6 | 0.88% |
| Total Population: | 679 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 673 | 99.12% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 6 | 0.88% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $50,625, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $17,153 (51.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,687. Family households earn a median of $48,000 versus $18,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $29,250). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $120,938, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $120,938 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 51.8%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 10.2%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (32.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $33,472 | $32,344 | $34,038 | $34,519 | $36,667 | $37,708 | $39,375 | $39,773 | $40,938 | $42,143 | $42,125 | $51,875 | $58,125 | $50,625 |
| Median Family Income | $39,028 | $34,750 | $37,813 | $39,500 | $41,500 | $41,000 | $45,250 | $43,750 | $44,375 | $43,750 | $45,625 | $48,750 | $56,875 | $48,000 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $11,250 | $14,375 | $15,625 | $16,458 | $16,500 | $16,750 | $17,500 | $18,125 | $25,417 | $25,000 | $23,125 | $23,438 | $22,500 | $18,750 |
| Median Male Income | $28,125 | $17,344 | $17,321 | $31,923 | $0 | $52,750 | $53,636 | $54,375 | $56,146 | $31,250 | $25,625 | $35,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $34,063 | $33,542 | $33,750 | $31,250 | $0 | $51,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $118,314 | $120,938 |
| Employed: | 219 | 46.50% |
| Unemployed: | 25 | 5.31% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 227 | 48.20% |
| Total: | 471 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 71 | 32.42% |
| Service: | 72 | 32.88% |
| Sales and Office: | 40 | 18.26% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 12 | 5.48% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 24 | 10.96% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 219 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $86,700, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $20,700 (31.36%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,200. The median gross rent is $763, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $282 (58.63%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $88. Of occupied housing, owners make up 69.33% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 30.67% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 41.18%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $66,000 | $67,500 | $78,300 | $103,800 | $103,400 | $87,500 | $97,500 | $70,000 | $67,500 | $66,800 | $75,400 | $85,600 | $85,900 | $86,700 |
| Less than $500: | 9 | 19.57% |
| $500 to $999: | 13 | 28.26% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 11 | 23.91% |
| $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: | 13 | 28.26% |
| Total: | 46 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $481 | $458 | $275 | $388 | $425 | $550 | $660 | $694 | $675 | $700 | $550 | $563 | $713 | $763 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 104 | 69.33% |
| Renter Occupied: | 46 | 30.67% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 150 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 150 | 58.82% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 105 | 41.18% |
| Total Housing Units: | 255 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 226 | 88.63% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 29 | 11.37% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 255 | 100% |
In 2024, 18.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 83.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 12.50%, which is well above the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 24.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 69.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 31.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 9.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.20 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 (44.62%). College enrollment is 12.31%, 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.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 22 | 5.96% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 40 | 10.84% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 148 | 40.11% |
| Some college, no degree: | 79 | 21.41% |
| Associate's degree: | 11 | 2.98% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 64 | 17.34% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5 | 1.36% |
| Total: | 369 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 307 | 83.20% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 69 | 18.70% |
| Private Insurance: | 165 | 22.92% |
| Public Insurance: | 470 | 65.28% |
| No Insurance: | 85 | 11.81% |
| Total: | 720 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 635 | 88.19% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 14.9% | 17.6% | 13.5% | 14.7% | 17.0% | 20.5% | 16.0% | 20.2% | 19.0% | 21.0% | 24.1% | 26.2% | 24.2% | 31.5% |
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: | 13 | 6.67% |
| Kindergarten: | 14 | 7.18% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 87 | 44.62% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 57 | 29.23% |
| College or graduate school: | 24 | 12.31% |
| Total: | 195 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 27 | 13.85% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 158 | 81.03% |
ZIP Code 99628 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 27 people with an annual payroll of $584,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 0Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $141,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $584,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 27Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99628 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 99628. It covers 80.089 sq mi of land and a water area of 36.173 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: | 80.089 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 36.173 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: | 0246890Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Manokotak city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99628 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 February 1, 2026.