| City: | Naknek, Alaska |
| Borough: | Bristol Bay Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:22:58 AM |
| Population: | 470 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 58.8355, -156.7111 |
| Land Area: | 81.406 sq mi |
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Naknek sits on the Alaska Peninsula in Bristol Bay, a community of 470 people where 46% of residents are Native American. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the 171 square mile territory. The Naknek post office maintains 198 PO Boxes for 188 households, with every household relying on PO Box pickup for mail, packages, and deliveries.
This is a seasonal community shaped by Bristol Bay's commercial salmon fishery, the world's largest sockeye salmon run. Of 431 total housing units, 221 (51%) are vacant seasonal units. During summer fishing season, the population swells with fishermen, cannery workers, and processing crews. Winter population drops to year-round residents only.
Mail arrives by rural carrier route, with 2 distinct rural routes serving 82 street names spread across the territory. Street names tell the story of this place: wildlife like Grizzly Bear St, Caribou Ct, Moose Cir, and Eagle St mix with fishing references like Setnet St and Red Salmon Rd. Coastal Dr, Beach Access Rd, and Port View Rd connect to Bristol Bay's shoreline. Alaska Peninsula Highway (17 delivery points) is the main road through town.
With a median household income of $91,875 and per capita income of $66,026, Naknek's economy runs on commercial fishing. The high incomes come from fishing permits, processing work, and seasonal employment during the intense summer salmon runs. Some 64 workers are in agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting. Another 172 work in transportation, warehousing, and utilities (moving fish and supplies). Median home values of $279,700 are high for rural Alaska, driven by fishing industry earnings.
The community includes 54 business establishments employing 245 people. Many are seasonal operations tied to the fishery. Group quarters house 26 people (6% of the population), likely seasonal worker housing at fish processing facilities. Median age is 43.5 years. About 23% of adults hold bachelor's degrees.
All mail must be addressed to a PO Box. Street delivery isn't available. Address format:
Recipient Name
PO Box ###
Naknek, AK 99633Street names combine Alaska wildlife (Grizzly Bear, Caribou, Moose, Eagle, Fox, Wolf), fishing industry (Setnet, Red Salmon), and coastal features (Beach Access, Port View, Shore St).
ZIP Code 99633 has 470 residents and 188 households (average 2.36 persons per household). The median age is 43.5 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.8% male and 50.2% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (52.0%). Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (46.4%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (36.2%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1%, 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: | 470Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 522Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 5.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $88,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 188Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $243,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.36Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.03Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 586 | 578 | 600 | 600 | 567 | 544 | 509 | 464 | 468 | 370 | 394 | 418 | 458 | 522 |
| Decennial Census | 544 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 470 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.5
Male Median Age: 45.1
Female Median Age: 42
| 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 | 12 | 21 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 20 | 13 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Female | 10 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 12 | 24 | 18 | 20 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 22 | 37 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 40 | 25 | 47 | 42 | 38 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| White: | 170 | 39.44% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.46% |
| Hispanic:* | 24 | 5.57% |
| Asian: | 5 | 1.16% |
| American Indian: | 218 | 50.58% |
| Hawaiian: | 3 | 0.70% |
| Other: | 9 | 2.09% |
| Total: | 431 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 234 | 49.79% | 45.1 years |
| Females: | 236 | 50.21% | 42.0 years |
| Total: | 470 | 100% | 43.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 364 | 69.73% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 62 | 11.88% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 33 | 6.32% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 63 | 18.39% |
| Total Population: | 522 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 426 | 81.61% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 96 | 18.39% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $88,750, which is markedly greater than the national median ($80,734), is down $417 (0.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,500. Family households earn a median of $88,125 versus $85,625 for nonfamily households (a difference of $2,500). By gender, male median income is $70,313 and female is $60,000, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $10,313 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 68.8%, which is above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (31.7%).
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 | $89,167 | $88,125 | $79,250 | $78,750 | $79,750 | $79,688 | $68,333 | $74,167 | $76,250 | $69,583 | $67,188 | $88,333 | $91,875 | $88,750 |
| Median Family Income | $105,781 | $95,000 | $93,750 | $91,250 | $89,792 | $94,643 | $82,500 | $91,875 | $96,250 | $87,500 | $83,750 | $93,750 | $92,500 | $88,125 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $53,125 | $60,938 | $56,250 | $57,188 | $60,000 | $61,875 | $56,667 | $63,750 | $62,813 | $57,083 | $58,333 | $66,250 | $75,625 | $85,625 |
| Median Male Income | $63,125 | $62,813 | $58,036 | $61,071 | $68,571 | $61,458 | $61,705 | $64,833 | $66,250 | $66,382 | $51,902 | $56,898 | $59,107 | $70,313 |
| Median Female Income | $51,534 | $51,250 | $48,036 | $49,464 | $47,917 | $46,250 | $48,750 | $50,833 | $40,000 | $42,083 | $53,750 | $59,583 | $60,625 | $60,000 |
| Employed: | 306 | 66.67% |
| Unemployed: | 5 | 1.09% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 148 | 32.24% |
| Total: | 459 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 97 | 31.70% |
| Service: | 19 | 6.21% |
| Sales and Office: | 52 | 16.99% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 85 | 27.78% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 53 | 17.32% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 306 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $243,800, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $79,400 (48.30%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,700. The median gross rent is $1,356, which is a bit under the national median ($1,413), is up $456 (50.67%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $322. Of occupied housing, owners make up 58.70% (22.22% with a mortgage, 77.78% free-and-clear) and renters 41.30% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 63.49%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
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 | $164,400 | $178,100 | $173,100 | $183,900 | $197,900 | $205,000 | $195,800 | $190,000 | $213,100 | $227,100 | $256,900 | $262,500 | $279,700 | $243,800 |
| Less than $500: | 2 | 3.51% |
| $500 to $999: | 6 | 10.53% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 18 | 31.58% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 8 | 14.04% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 3 | 5.26% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 20 | 35.09% |
| Total: | 57 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $900 | $917 | $1,031 | $961 | $975 | $850 | $878 | $870 | $1,034 | $1,116 | $1,167 | $1,208 | $1,361 | $1,356 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 18 | 13.04% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 63 | 45.65% |
| Renter Occupied: | 57 | 41.30% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 138 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 138 | 36.51% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 240 | 63.49% |
| Total Housing Units: | 378 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 325 | 85.98% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 33 | 8.73% |
| Other Units: | 20 | 5.29% |
| Total Housing Units: | 378 | 100% |
In 2024, 17.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 98.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 23.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 1.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), up 1.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.70 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 (56.14%). College enrollment is 8.77%, 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: | 5 | 1.16% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3 | 0.70% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 190 | 44.19% |
| Some college, no degree: | 141 | 32.79% |
| Associate's degree: | 14 | 3.26% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 70 | 16.28% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7 | 1.63% |
| Total: | 430 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 422 | 98.14% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 77 | 17.91% |
| Private Insurance: | 292 | 49.08% |
| Public Insurance: | 182 | 30.59% |
| No Insurance: | 121 | 20.34% |
| Total: | 595 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 474 | 79.66% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.3% |
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: | 5 | 8.77% |
| Kindergarten: | 8 | 14.04% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 32 | 56.14% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 7 | 12.28% |
| College or graduate school: | 5 | 8.77% |
| Total: | 57 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 13 | 22.81% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 47 | 82.46% |
ZIP Code 99633 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 55 business establishments, employing about 252 people with an annual payroll of $65,499,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 287Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 55Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $4,555,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $65,499,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 252Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99633 is located in Bristol Bay 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 99633. It covers 81.406 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.744 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: | 81.406 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 3.744 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: | 0252060Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Naknek CDP; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99633 is in the Bristol Bay Borough School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code.
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.