| City: | Pilot Point, Alaska |
| Borough: | Lake And Peninsula Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:23:08 AM |
| Population: | 74 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 57.8066, -157.1392 |
| Land Area: | 104.1 sq mi |
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Pilot Point's post office doesn't just deliver mail. It's the only delivery infrastructure for 74 residents scattered across 17.6 square miles of Alaska's Lake and Peninsula Borough. With 24 PO Boxes serving 22 households, the adoption rate of 1.09 shows the post office serves people beyond the immediate settlement, drawing from the surrounding area where street delivery doesn't exist.
The community is predominantly Native American, with 72% of residents identifying as Alaska Native or American Indian. The population lives in extended family groups, with an average of 3.4 people per household. This pattern is typical of rural Alaskan Native communities, where multi-generational households are the norm rather than the exception. The median age is 37, younger than the state average.
Just one street appears in the postal database: Airplane Lake Road. This single rural carrier route handles what limited street delivery exists, but for most residents, the PO Box is the primary address. The road's name itself tells a story common to Alaska's Bush communities, where many settlements are accessible primarily by floatplane, landing on nearby lakes.
The median household income here is $98,438, higher than many rural Alaskan communities, though this figure should be interpreted carefully in the context of Alaska's high cost of living. Commercial fishing in Bristol Bay drives much of the local economy. The post office maintains records for 7 businesses and 4 establishments with employees, reflecting a small but active commercial sector centered on seasonal fishing operations.
This isn't a community that adapted to PO Box delivery. The post office came first, and the settlement pattern followed. With no alternative delivery infrastructure across the surrounding landscape, the 24 boxes at Pilot Point serve as the permanent address system for an area where traditional street delivery was never feasible. The ZIP code covers 104 square miles of land and another 51 square miles of water, territory that would require enormous infrastructure investment to serve through conventional carrier routes.
The single street name, Airplane Lake Road, captures the essence of Alaska Bush communities where floatplane access defines connectivity. Most mail goes to PO Boxes rather than street addresses.
ZIP Code 99649 has 74 residents and 22 households (average 3.36 persons per household). The median age is 37.0 years, slightly older than the state (35.6) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 60.8% male and 39.2% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (71.6%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (14.9%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4%, 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: | 74Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 52Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $95,625Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 22Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $115,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.36Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 14.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 42 | 71 | 58 | 60 | 65 | 63 | 69 | 91 | 110 | 91 | 89 | 72 | 57 | 52 |
| Decennial Census | 80 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 74 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37
Male Median Age: 39.8
Female Median Age: 35.3
| 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 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 11 | 16.92% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 1.54% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 53 | 81.54% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 65 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 45 | 60.81% | 39.8 years |
| Females: | 29 | 39.19% | 35.3 years |
| Total: | 74 | 100% | 37.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 52 | 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: | 52 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 52 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $95,625, which is considerably higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $63,125 (194.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $52,500. Family households earn a median of $100,625 versus $58,333 for nonfamily households (a difference of $42,292). By gender, male median income is $56,250 and female is $44,250, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $12,000 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 92.1%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (44.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $32,500 | $33,750 | $32,083 | $31,250 | $41,250 | $52,750 | $0 | $46,250 | $43,125 | $45,000 | $47,500 | $59,375 | $98,438 | $95,625 |
| Median Family Income | $70,313 | $66,250 | $58,125 | $53,750 | $53,750 | $0 | $0 | $47,500 | $37,500 | $73,750 | $86,250 | $104,375 | $103,750 | $100,625 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $30,893 | $25,000 | $27,500 | $24,375 | $33,750 | $53,750 | $0 | $43,750 | $43,125 | $42,917 | $28,333 | $0 | $0 | $58,333 |
| Median Male Income | $65,625 | $48,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,250 | $0 | $0 | $52,500 | $40,625 | $0 | $76,875 | $78,750 | $56,250 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $33,750 | $63,750 | $36,875 | $0 | $51,250 | $39,063 | $41,618 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $76,875 | $90,000 | $44,250 |
| Employed: | 34 | 89.47% |
| Unemployed: | 1 | 2.63% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 3 | 7.89% |
| Total: | 38 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 15 | 44.12% |
| Service: | 5 | 14.71% |
| Sales and Office: | 6 | 17.65% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1 | 2.94% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 7 | 20.59% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 34 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $115,000, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $20,000 (21.05%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $581 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $763. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $95,000 | $118,800 | $137,500 | $156,300 | $212,500 | $154,200 | $95,000 | $85,000 | $85,000 | $90,000 | $91,700 | $137,500 | $154,200 | $115,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 2 | 66.67% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 1 | 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 3 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $581 | $575 | $0 | $563 | $575 | $725 | $0 | $0 | $763 | $800 | $850 | $950 | $1,000 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 2 | 8.70% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 18 | 78.26% |
| Renter Occupied: | 3 | 13.04% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 23 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 23 | 24.73% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 70 | 75.27% |
| Total Housing Units: | 93 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 85 | 91.40% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 4 | 4.30% |
| Other Units: | 4 | 4.30% |
| Total Housing Units: | 93 | 100% |
In 2024, 18.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 81.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 42.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 17.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 20.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 16.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.10 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 high school (55.56%). 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: | 2 | 6.06% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4 | 12.12% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 13 | 39.39% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8 | 24.24% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4 | 12.12% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2 | 6.06% |
| Total: | 33 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 27 | 81.82% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 6 | 18.18% |
| Private Insurance: | 9 | 16.07% |
| Public Insurance: | 25 | 44.64% |
| No Insurance: | 22 | 39.29% |
| Total: | 56 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 34 | 60.71% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 5.6% | 11.8% | 14.3% | 20.0% | 25.0% | 26.7% | 14.3% | 18.8% | 17.6% | 7.1% | 21.1% | 16.7% | 20.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4 | 44.44% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 5 | 55.56% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 9 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 9 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 99649 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 17 people with an annual payroll of $484,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 28Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $126,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $484,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 17Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99649 is located in Lake And Peninsula 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 99649. It covers 104.1 sq mi of land and a water area of 51.235 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: | 104.1 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 51.235 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: | 0260640Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Pilot Point city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99649 is in the Lake and Peninsula Borough 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 March 1, 2026.