| City: | Saint Michael, Alaska |
| Names to Avoid: | St Michael |
| Borough: | Nome Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:23:15 AM |
| Population: | 456 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 63.2877, -161.8066 |
| Land Area: | 18.722 sq mi |
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Saint Michael sits on the eastern shore of St. Michael Island in Norton Sound, Alaska. This Yup'ik village of 456 people is one of the oldest settlements in western Alaska. Nearly everyone here is Alaska Native. Of the 456 residents, 413 (91%) are American Indian or Alaska Native. The median age is just 22.4 years, and households average 4.8 people, reflecting the extended family structures common in Alaska Native communities.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the 7.7 square mile territory. The post office maintains 42 PO Boxes for 95 households. With no road connections to the outside world, mail arrives by air or seasonal barge. Every household depends on the post office for packages, government documents, and essential supplies.
The local economy centers on government and subsistence. Of workers with reported industry, 38 work in public administration, likely for the village tribal government or local school district. Median household income is $56,250, close to the national median despite the extreme cost of living in rural Alaska. Only 3.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, but this statistic misses the traditional knowledge that sustains village life.
Saint Michael's postal history runs deep. Forty-nine housing units predate 1939, when the village already served as a trading post and mission site. The two street names in the postal database are Postal Way and Schoolhouse Road, pointing to the two institutions that anchor this remote community. General Delivery is also available for those without a box.
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Saint Michael, AK 99659The abbreviated "St Michael" is recognized but not valid for mailing. Use "Saint Michael" spelled out.
Only two streets appear in postal records. Postal Way leads to the post office and Schoolhouse Road serves the school, the two primary institutions in the village.
ZIP Code 99659 has 456 residents and 95 households (average 4.80 persons per household). The median age is 22.4 years, significantly younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.9% male and 46.1% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (90.6%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (5.5%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7%, 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: | 456Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 177Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 24.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $53,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 95Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.80Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.70Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 367 | 393 | 385 | 406 | 396 | 446 | 441 | 468 | 427 | 340 | 312 | 308 | 220 | 177 |
| Decennial Census | 401 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 456 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 22.4
Male Median Age: 22.5
Female Median Age: 22.3
| 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 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 14 | 23 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 28 | 14 | 28 | 24 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 54 | 44 | 57 | 55 | 31 | 35 | 27 | 22 | 30 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 25 | 5.63% |
| Black: | 3 | 0.68% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 0.68% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 413 | 93.02% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 444 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 246 | 53.95% | 22.5 years |
| Females: | 210 | 46.05% | 22.3 years |
| Total: | 456 | 100% | 22.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 177 | 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: | 177 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 177 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $53,750, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $18,929 (54.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,312. Family households earn a median of $48,125 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $48,125). By gender, male median income is $35,833 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $35,833 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 52.7%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 27.1%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (32.6%).
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 | $34,821 | $32,188 | $33,000 | $27,222 | $33,125 | $34,750 | $42,813 | $42,917 | $43,438 | $42,813 | $37,188 | $46,875 | $56,250 | $53,750 |
| Median Family Income | $26,563 | $27,188 | $33,594 | $26,944 | $29,063 | $36,250 | $44,063 | $41,250 | $41,250 | $40,833 | $35,938 | $41,250 | $50,833 | $48,125 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $42,500 | $28,438 | $20,625 | $18,750 | $15,833 | $18,750 | $16,667 | $11,250 | $10,625 | $11,563 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $48,333 | $36,250 | $34,583 | $32,917 | $32,083 | $30,938 | $27,500 | $30,417 | $31,250 | $27,083 | $45,625 | $42,500 | $36,250 | $35,833 |
| Median Female Income | $55,000 | $56,250 | $60,357 | $28,750 | $26,250 | $26,250 | $25,625 | $27,917 | $47,813 | $48,125 | $41,875 | $48,750 | $56,875 | $0 |
| Employed: | 43 | 38.39% |
| Unemployed: | 16 | 14.29% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 53 | 47.32% |
| Total: | 112 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 14 | 32.56% |
| Service: | 11 | 25.58% |
| Sales and Office: | 9 | 20.93% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 9 | 20.93% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 43 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $103,600 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $95,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $832 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,125. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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 | $103,600 | $86,700 | $80,000 | $85,000 | $0 | $66,000 | $65,000 | $67,000 | $95,000 | $70,000 | $0 | $78,800 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 4 | 33.33% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3 | 25.00% |
| $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: | 5 | 41.67% |
| Total: | 12 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $832 | $839 | $883 | $938 | $933 | $917 | $900 | $875 | $1,125 | $0 | $0 | $833 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 4 | 10.53% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 22 | 57.89% |
| Renter Occupied: | 12 | 31.58% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 38 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 38 | 79.17% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 10 | 20.83% |
| Total Housing Units: | 48 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 46 | 95.83% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 2 | 4.17% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 48 | 100% |
In 2024, 4.50% 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 86.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 10.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 11.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 83.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 20.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 18.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 11.10 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (41.18%). College enrollment is 7.35%, 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 9 | 13.43% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 37 | 55.22% |
| Some college, no degree: | 18 | 26.87% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3 | 4.48% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 67 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 58 | 86.57% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 3 | 4.48% |
| Private Insurance: | 21 | 11.23% |
| Public Insurance: | 148 | 79.14% |
| No Insurance: | 18 | 9.63% |
| Total: | 187 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 169 | 90.37% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 31.9% | 36.1% | 37.7% | 39.5% | 36.1% | 35.7% | 23.6% | 26.3% | 25.0% | 25.8% | 27.5% | 28.3% | 13.9% | 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: | 6 | 8.82% |
| Kindergarten: | 4 | 5.88% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 28 | 41.18% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 25 | 36.76% |
| College or graduate school: | 5 | 7.35% |
| Total: | 68 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 10 | 14.71% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 57 | 83.82% |
ZIP Code 99659 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 34 people with an annual payroll of $1,434,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 42Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $404,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,434,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 34Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99659 is located in Nome 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 99659. It covers 18.722 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.444 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: | 18.722 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.444 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: | 0266360Source: Census |
| Place Name: | St. Michael city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99659 is in the Bering Strait 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 February 1, 2026.