| City: | Red Devil, Alaska |
| Borough: | Bethel Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:23:13 AM |
| Population: | 23 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 61.7133, -157.6936 |
| Land Area: | 231.814 sq mi |
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Red Devil is a tiny Alaska Native community on the Kuskokwim River in the Bethel Census Area. With just 23 residents in 6 occupied homes, it's one of the smallest populated ZIP codes in the country. About 70% of residents are Native Alaskan, primarily Yup'ik. The village sits at the site of a former mercury mine that operated from the 1930s through the 1970s.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery alternative anywhere in the 241 square mile territory. The post office maintains 10 PO Boxes for just 6 households, an adoption rate of 1.67 that shows the post office serves people beyond the village itself. River Rd is the only named street in the entire ZIP code.
Getting mail here isn't simple. Red Devil has no road connection to the outside world. During summer, residents rely on boat access via the Kuskokwim River. In winter, bush planes and snowmobiles provide the connection. Mail arrives by plane, making the post office a lifeline for this isolated community.
Of the 25 housing units in the area, only 6 are occupied year-round. Nine units are used seasonally, likely fishing and hunting cabins. The median age of 29.3 years skews younger than most rural Alaska communities. Per capita income runs about $49,400, and four residents work in public administration or other services. Nobody here has earned a bachelor's degree, which isn't unusual for remote village Alaska where traditional subsistence activities remain central to daily life.
River Rd is the only named street in this 241 square mile ZIP code, reflecting the village's location along the Kuskokwim River.
ZIP Code 99656 has 23 residents and 6 households (average 3.83 persons per household). The median age is 29.3 years, younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 65.2% male and 34.8% 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 (69.6%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (8.7%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3%, 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: | 23Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 3Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 6Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.83Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 5.75Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 20 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 22 | 33 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 3 |
| Decennial Census | 25 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 23 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 29.3
Male Median Age: 32.5
Female Median Age: 20
| 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 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 2 | 10.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 5.00% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 16 | 80.00% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 5.00% |
| Total: | 20 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 15 | 65.22% | 32.5 years |
| Females: | 8 | 34.78% | 20.0 years |
| Total: | 23 | 100% | 29.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 3 | 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: | 3 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 3 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $28,333 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $79,167. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $28,333 | $32,083 | $51,250 | $46,875 | $51,875 | $48,750 | $53,750 | $75,833 | $79,167 | $90,833 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $29,167 | $31,667 | $31,875 | $30,833 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $78,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $2,499 | $2,499 | $51,875 | $50,938 | $51,250 | $50,833 | $53,333 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $250,001 | $250,001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $36,875 | $36,250 | $0 | $36,250 | $36,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 3 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 3 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $70,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), 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 | $70,000 | $112,500 | $150,000 | $98,800 | $0 | $116,700 | $112,500 | $112,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 3 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 3 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 3 | 10.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 27 | 90.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 30 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 30 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 30 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3 | 100.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 3 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 3 | 100.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 3 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 3 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 16.7% | 20.0% | 33.3% | 25.0% | 33.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 99656 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 11Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99656 is located in Bethel 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 99656. It covers 231.814 sq mi of land and a water area of 7.084 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: | 231.814 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 7.084 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: | 0264930Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Red Devil CDP; AlaskaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 99656 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead.
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.