| City: | Pilot Station, Alaska |
| Borough: | Kusilvak Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:23:08 AM |
| Population: | 615 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 61.6895, -163.1775 |
| Land Area: | 1.606 sq mi |
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The post office isn't a convenience here. It's the only delivery option. With 100 PO Boxes serving 152 occupied households, this is a true PO Box only zone. There's no street delivery, no rural carrier routes delivering to doorsteps. The adoption rate of 0.66 means roughly two out of three households maintain a box, with others collecting mail through general delivery or sharing boxes—common patterns in Alaska Native villages where extended families often live under one roof. The average household here has 4.0 people, well above the national average.
The ZIP+4 directory lists just one street route: Building Airport Road. That doesn't mean there's only one road in the village. It means that USPS created one rural carrier route (Route R) to serve a small number of delivery points beyond PO Boxes. The airport facility appears in the building directory, receiving dedicated mail service. But for the vast majority of residents, mail means a trip to the post office.
Pilot Station operates on a subsistence and mixed economy. Median household income sits at $43,125, with median home values around $24,000. About 12% of workers are employed in public administration, typical for rural Alaska villages where tribal and local government provide most formal employment. The work-from-home rate of 11.8% is notable given limited internet infrastructure in this remote area. Only seven businesses operate with recorded establishments, employing 32 people combined—small numbers that underscore the subsistence focus of daily life.
With only one street route in the USPS directory—Building Airport Road—the postal infrastructure reflects the village's remote character and reliance on air access. Most residents don't receive street delivery; they collect mail at the post office, a pattern typical of Alaska Native villages where the post office serves as a community gathering point.
ZIP Code 99650 has 615 residents and 152 households (average 4.05 persons per household). The median age is 24.4 years, significantly younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.4% male and 48.6% 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 (95.9%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (1.3%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, 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%).
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| 2020 Population: | 615Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 713Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 382.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $45,000Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 152Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $52,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.05Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.91Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 493 | 510 | 521 | 567 | 582 | 600 | 636 | 576 | 573 | 421 | 467 | 380 | 558 | 713 |
| Decennial Census | 568 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 615 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 24.4
Male Median Age: 23.3
Female Median Age: 25.2
| 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 | 47 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 17 | 10 | 19 | 22 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 28 | 33 | 44 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 27 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 75 | 67 | 73 | 57 | 43 | 40 | 53 | 31 | 22 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 28 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| White: | 8 | 1.33% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.33% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.33% |
| American Indian: | 590 | 98.01% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 602 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 316 | 51.38% | 23.3 years |
| Females: | 299 | 48.62% | 25.2 years |
| Total: | 615 | 100% | 24.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 713 | 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: | 713 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 713 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $45,000, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $3,750 (9.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,125. Family households earn a median of $44,500 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $44,500). By gender, male median income is $40,938 and female is $52,708, which is falls short of the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $11,770 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 59.1%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 30.0%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (25.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,250 | $41,250 | $42,708 | $32,292 | $33,125 | $32,750 | $28,214 | $29,688 | $31,875 | $25,750 | $27,000 | $41,964 | $43,125 | $45,000 |
| Median Family Income | $40,313 | $41,000 | $42,679 | $40,750 | $37,500 | $33,333 | $28,906 | $28,625 | $30,000 | $26,000 | $26,250 | $38,750 | $39,625 | $44,500 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $28,750 | $30,625 | $28,750 | $10,000 | $10,625 | $9,583 | $8,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $46,042 | $46,250 | $39,000 | $36,250 | $35,625 | $32,188 | $31,563 | $32,000 | $35,833 | $0 | $0 | $44,063 | $46,875 | $40,938 |
| Median Female Income | $51,250 | $20,417 | $22,083 | $25,625 | $28,750 | $28,750 | $31,875 | $42,813 | $0 | $0 | $32,188 | $44,643 | $45,357 | $52,708 |
| Employed: | 182 | 41.36% |
| Unemployed: | 78 | 17.73% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 180 | 40.91% |
| Total: | 440 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 45 | 24.73% |
| Service: | 43 | 23.63% |
| Sales and Office: | 29 | 15.93% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 18 | 9.89% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 47 | 25.82% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 182 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $52,200, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $6,500 (11.07%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $500. The median gross rent is $675, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $0 (0.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $100. Of occupied housing, owners make up 81.17% (4.00% with a mortgage, 96.00% free-and-clear) and renters 18.83% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.52%, which is considerably lower 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 | $58,700 | $77,500 | $88,000 | $114,100 | $123,400 | $105,400 | $85,000 | $65,000 | $52,700 | $0 | $33,800 | $34,800 | $24,000 | $52,200 |
| Less than $500: | 3 | 10.34% |
| $500 to $999: | 6 | 20.69% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 3 | 10.34% |
| $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: | 17 | 58.62% |
| Total: | 29 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $675 | $828 | $0 | $0 | $375 | $450 | $488 | $488 | $575 | $525 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $675 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 5 | 3.25% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 120 | 77.92% |
| Renter Occupied: | 29 | 18.83% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 154 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 154 | 94.48% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 9 | 5.52% |
| Total Housing Units: | 163 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 153 | 93.87% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 6 | 3.68% |
| Other Units: | 4 | 2.45% |
| Total Housing Units: | 163 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.60% 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 77.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 17.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 81.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 37.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 19.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 10.10 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 elementary (54.55%). College enrollment is 6.93%, 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: | 18 | 5.79% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 53 | 17.04% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 195 | 62.70% |
| Some college, no degree: | 36 | 11.58% |
| Associate's degree: | 7 | 2.25% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2 | 0.64% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 311 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 240 | 77.17% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 2 | 0.64% |
| Private Insurance: | 125 | 16.15% |
| Public Insurance: | 580 | 74.94% |
| No Insurance: | 69 | 8.91% |
| Total: | 774 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 705 | 91.09% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 16.5% | 25.5% | 22.8% | 29.4% | 36.8% | 39.8% | 45.6% | 52.1% | 45.9% | 47.7% | 45.4% | 33.7% | 35.8% | 37.5% |
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: | 9 | 3.90% |
| Kindergarten: | 22 | 9.52% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 126 | 54.55% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 58 | 25.11% |
| College or graduate school: | 16 | 6.93% |
| Total: | 231 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 31 | 13.42% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 206 | 89.18% |
ZIP Code 99650 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 32 people with an annual payroll of $951,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 96Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $243,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $951,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 32Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99650 is located in Kusilvak 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 99650. It covers 1.606 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 1.606 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 0260750Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Pilot Station city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99650 is in the Lower Yukon 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.