| City: | Port Alsworth, Alaska |
| Borough: | Lake And Peninsula Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:23:10 AM |
| Population: | 186 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 60.3300, -154.1905 |
| Land Area: | 22.558 sq mi |
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Port Alsworth sits on the southern shore of Lake Clark in the Alaska wilderness. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no road access to this community of 186 residents, and no alternative mail delivery exists. Planes are the lifeline here, as the only street in the postal database is Flight Line Road.
Of the 86 housing units in Port Alsworth, 49 are occupied year-round. The other 37 sit vacant, with 24 of those used seasonally by visitors, researchers, or summer residents. The post office maintains 40 PO Boxes, meaning 82% of local households rely on a box for mail. General Delivery is also available for visitors passing through.
Port Alsworth serves as the gateway to Lake Clark National Park and Preserve. Transportation workers make up the largest employment sector, with 112 workers in the field. These are the bush pilots, charter operators, and support staff who move people and cargo in and out of the park. Another 93 workers commute using modes other than cars (likely small aircraft given the road conditions). The per capita income runs high at $107,906, driven by the specialized nature of bush aviation work.
The population includes Native Alaskans (22% identify as American Indian or Alaska Native) alongside a majority of white residents (65%). The median age of 29.5 years suggests a working-age community rather than retirees. Median home values reach $450,000, and 79 of the 86 housing units were built before 1939, predating Lake Clark's national park designation in 1980. These historic structures are part of what makes this bush community distinct.
The single street name reflects Port Alsworth's identity as a fly-in community dependent on bush aviation.
ZIP Code 99653 has 186 residents and 49 households (average 3.41 persons per household). The median age is 29.5 years, younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.3% male and 45.7% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (64.5%, higher than the state average of 59.4%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (22.0%, much higher than the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than the national average (1.1%).
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| 2020 Population: | 186Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 199Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 8.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $67,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 49Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.41Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.02Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 203 | 158 | 138 | 147 | 147 | 156 | 157 | 151 | 134 | 200 | 116 | 158 | 174 | 199 |
| Decennial Census | 159 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 186 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 29.5
Male Median Age: 32.5
Female Median Age: 24.5
| 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 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 8 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 15 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| White: | 120 | 70.18% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.58% |
| Hispanic:* | 7 | 4.09% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.58% |
| American Indian: | 41 | 23.98% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.58% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 171 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 101 | 54.30% | 32.5 years |
| Females: | 85 | 45.70% | 24.5 years |
| Total: | 186 | 100% | 29.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 184 | 92.46% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 14 | 7.04% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 1 | 7.54% |
| Total Population: | 199 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 184 | 92.46% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 15 | 7.54% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $67,750, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $5,944 (9.6%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,750. Family households earn a median of $69,750 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $69,750). By gender, male median income is $191,090 and female is $33,750, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $157,340 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 94.6%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.1%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (80.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,806 | $65,833 | $56,250 | $70,625 | $63,750 | $79,375 | $86,667 | $86,250 | $87,500 | $89,688 | $94,375 | $102,083 | $66,250 | $67,750 |
| Median Family Income | $69,464 | $85,357 | $64,375 | $74,375 | $65,000 | $83,750 | $93,333 | $86,875 | $87,500 | $96,875 | $98,125 | $132,750 | $90,000 | $69,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $30,682 | $31,000 | $33,125 | $33,500 | $0 | $75,625 | $67,500 | $81,875 | $86,250 | $0 | $93,750 | $0 | $11,667 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $56,607 | $70,625 | $59,375 | $73,750 | $55,938 | $70,417 | $61,250 | $62,917 | $64,688 | $75,417 | $74,375 | $178,619 | $186,167 | $191,090 |
| Median Female Income | $30,341 | $26,250 | $22,188 | $33,750 | $0 | $0 | $50,625 | $51,250 | $53,125 | $43,750 | $44,375 | $0 | $0 | $33,750 |
| Employed: | 159 | 85.95% |
| Unemployed: | 16 | 8.65% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 10 | 5.41% |
| Total: | 185 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 16 | 10.06% |
| Service: | 12 | 7.55% |
| Sales and Office: | 2 | 1.26% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 128 | 80.50% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1 | 0.63% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 159 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $284,700 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $850, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $337 (65.69%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. 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 | $284,700 | $292,100 | $292,500 | $297,200 | $300,000 | $333,300 | $2,000,001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $625,000 | $500,000 | $450,000 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 1 | 5.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 14 | 70.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 1 | 5.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 4 | 20.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 20 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $513 | $600 | $807 | $825 | $725 | $975 | $967 | $940 | $850 | $825 | $875 | $875 | $0 | $850 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 1 | 3.45% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 8 | 27.59% |
| Renter Occupied: | 20 | 68.97% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 29 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 29 | 42.03% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 40 | 57.97% |
| Total Housing Units: | 69 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 48 | 69.57% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 21 | 30.43% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 69 | 100% |
In 2024, 13.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 66.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 7.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.70 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (70.37%). College enrollment is 70.37%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 125 | 81.17% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6 | 3.90% |
| Associate's degree: | 3 | 1.95% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 19 | 12.34% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1 | 0.65% |
| Total: | 154 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 154 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 20 | 12.99% |
| Private Insurance: | 56 | 27.45% |
| Public Insurance: | 15 | 7.35% |
| No Insurance: | 133 | 65.20% |
| Total: | 204 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 71 | 34.80% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 7.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 1 | 3.70% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5 | 18.52% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2 | 7.41% |
| College or graduate school: | 19 | 70.37% |
| Total: | 27 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1 | 3.70% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 7 | 25.93% |
ZIP Code 99653 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 14 business establishments, employing about 115 people with an annual payroll of $5,700,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 51Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 14Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,138,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $5,700,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 115Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99653 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 99653. It covers 22.558 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.149 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: | 22.558 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.149 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: | 0262620Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Port Alsworth CDP; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99653 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 3 private school(s). It also has 1 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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.