| City: | South Naknek, Alaska |
| Names to Avoid: | S Naknek |
| Borough: | Bristol Bay Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:23:23 AM |
| Population: | 67 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 58.7321, -156.9145 |
| Land Area: | 88.157 sq mi |
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South Naknek sits on the Alaska Peninsula in Bristol Bay, one of Alaska's most remote coastal communities. Just 67 people call this place home year-round, but the population swells dramatically during commercial fishing season. Of the 117 total housing units, 85 sit vacant most of the year (73% seasonal vacancy), ready for the annual salmon run that defines life here.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the 105.7 square mile territory. The post office maintains 31 PO Boxes for 32 occupied homes, nearly universal adoption. Two rural carrier routes serve scattered residences, but most residents rely on PO Boxes as their primary mailing address.
The community has strong Alaska Native roots. Of the 67 residents, 34 identify as Native American (51%), with another 16 identifying as two or more races. This blend reflects the indigenous Yup'ik and Alutiiq heritage of Bristol Bay communities mixed with families drawn to commercial fishing work.
Street names tell the story of a working waterfront: Cannery Bunkhouse Road, Borough South Dock Road, and King Salmon Street. The numbered grid (Second through Ninth Streets) shows this was a planned settlement, likely developed around the fishing industry. With a median age of 45.8 years and median household income of $51,250, South Naknek's permanent residents are working families who've built their lives around the rhythms of Bristol Bay salmon fishing.
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Street names reveal a planned fishing settlement with cannery infrastructure, waterfront docks, and numbered streets alongside references to the local salmon economy.
ZIP Code 99670 has 67 residents and 32 households (average 2.09 persons per household). The median age is 45.8 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.7% male and 46.3% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (50.7%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (23.9%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5%, 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: | 67Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 73Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $54,063Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 32Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $96,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.09Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.94Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 68 | 57 | 57 | 60 | 63 | 55 | 47 | 41 | 46 | 42 | 56 | 53 | 66 | 73 |
| Decennial Census | 79 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 67 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45.8
Male Median Age: 45.5
Female Median Age: 47.5
| 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 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| White: | 16 | 29.63% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 5.56% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 34 | 62.96% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 1.85% |
| Total: | 54 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 36 | 53.73% | 45.5 years |
| Females: | 31 | 46.27% | 47.5 years |
| Total: | 67 | 100% | 45.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 73 | 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: | 73 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 73 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $54,063, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $8,687 (13.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $54,063. Family households earn a median of $59,167 versus $48,750 for nonfamily households (a difference of $10,417). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $108,125, which is far above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $108,125 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 43.8%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 25.0%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (37.5%).
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 | $62,750 | $65,250 | $66,250 | $58,750 | $58,750 | $31,250 | $0 | $38,750 | $0 | $45,417 | $48,750 | $46,667 | $51,250 | $54,063 |
| Median Family Income | $64,000 | $66,750 | $81,875 | $100,625 | $102,500 | $103,125 | $104,375 | $108,125 | $108,125 | $0 | $71,875 | $0 | $58,750 | $59,167 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $51,250 | $31,250 | $30,625 | $32,500 | $27,083 | $23,750 | $19,750 | $20,000 | $19,063 | $38,750 | $47,708 | $42,083 | $44,167 | $48,750 |
| Median Male Income | $50,313 | $75,938 | $68,750 | $71,250 | $0 | $66,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $95,625 | $100,625 | $110,625 | $106,250 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $63,750 | $63,250 | $68,750 | $66,250 | $0 | $68,750 | $71,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $78,750 | $0 | $106,250 | $108,125 |
| Employed: | 24 | 32.88% |
| Unemployed: | 8 | 10.96% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 41 | 56.16% |
| Total: | 73 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 8 | 33.33% |
| Service: | 1 | 4.17% |
| Sales and Office: | 9 | 37.50% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 6 | 25.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 24 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $96,700, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is down $55,800 (36.59%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $40,800. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,083. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. The vacancy rate is 63.28%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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 | $152,500 | $168,800 | $167,500 | $160,000 | $155,000 | $121,900 | $116,700 | $106,300 | $137,500 | $137,500 | $118,800 | $0 | $104,200 | $96,700 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 1 | 4.76% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 20 | 95.24% |
| Total: | 21 | 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 | $1,083 | $0 | $1,083 | $1,042 | $1,083 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 26 | 55.32% |
| Renter Occupied: | 21 | 44.68% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 47 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 47 | 36.72% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 81 | 63.28% |
| Total Housing Units: | 128 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 123 | 96.09% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 4 | 3.13% |
| Other Units: | 1 | 0.78% |
| Total Housing Units: | 128 | 100% |
In 2024, 4.20% 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 94.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 47.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 21.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 18.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.10 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4 | 5.63% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 26 | 36.62% |
| Some college, no degree: | 33 | 46.48% |
| Associate's degree: | 5 | 7.04% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3 | 4.23% |
| Total: | 71 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 67 | 94.37% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 3 | 4.23% |
| Private Insurance: | 16 | 18.82% |
| Public Insurance: | 34 | 40.00% |
| No Insurance: | 35 | 41.18% |
| Total: | 85 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 50 | 58.82% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 18.8% | 20.0% | 23.5% | 23.1% | 0.0% | 7.1% | 15.4% | 8.3% | 9.1% | 14.3% | 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 99670 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: | 4,270Source: 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 99670 is located in Bristol Bay 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 99670. It covers 88.157 sq mi of land and a water area of 5.834 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: | 88.157 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 5.834 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: | 0272190Source: Census |
| Place Name: | South Naknek CDP; AlaskaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 99670 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.