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Akiachak CDP, AK

ZIP Code 99551 — Akiachak CDP, AK Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
629
Median Income
$33,333
-56% vs US avg
Home Value
N/A
Median Rent
$219
-81% vs US avg
Median Age
22.6 yrs
-42% vs US avg
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
WelshNorwegianIrish
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Location
Coordinates
60.9094, -161.4209
Elevation
102 ft
Land Area
1.8 sq mi
Water Area
0.0 sq mi

At a glance

Population
629
Density
N/A
Median income
$33,333
-56% vs US avg
Home value
N/A
Median rent
$219
-81% vs US avg
Timezone

Overview of ZIP Code 99551

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What to know about ZIP 99551

ZIP code 99551 covers Akiachak, AK in Bethel Census Area with a population of about 629.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 22.6 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area code 907; U.S. House district AK-00.

Income and economy in Akiachak, AK

Median household income in ZIP 99551 is about $33,333 — about 56% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 41.6%; unemployment rate near 25.0%.

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Public administration, Healthcare, and Utilities; a mean commute of about 110.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 99551

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $219 (about 81% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 62.3% (about 3.1 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

Climate risk and migration signals

Climate normals for Akiachak CDP, AK show little to no average snow and around 19.7 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 25 for ZIP 99551 (Akiachak CDP, 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.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport BET (16.6 miles (26.8 km))

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