Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 99547 covers Atka, AK in Aleutians West Census Area with a population of about 26.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 13.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in telephone area code 907; U.S. House district AK-00.
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 19.2%; unemployment rate near 0.0%; 8.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 25.4 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Public administration, Transportation, and Utilities; a mean commute of about 7.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Median home value is about $112,500 — about 68% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 100.0% (about 34.6 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 99547 in Atka, AK, a household would need roughly $31,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $723. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.
IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1 for ZIP 99547 (Atka city, AK) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.