ZIP Code 99581 — Emmonak city, AK Demographics & Data

ZIP code 99581 covers Emmonak, AK in Kusilvak Census Area with a population of about 945.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 28.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

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

Median household income in ZIP 99581 is about $55,417 — about 26% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 11.4%; unemployment rate near 8.0%; 16.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 16.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Public administration, and Healthcare; about 15.7% of workers reporting work-from-home (roughly in line with the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $116,500 — about 67% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $557 (about 52% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 72.8% (about 7.4 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 99581 in Emmonak, AK, a household would need roughly $32,000 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 $748. That sits below the local median household income ($55,417), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. 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 38 for ZIP 99581 (Emmonak 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.