ZIP Code 99589 — Goodnews Bay city, AK Demographics & Data

ZIP code 99589 covers Goodnews Bay, AK in Bethel Census Area with a population of about 113.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 32.6 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 99589 is about $29,167 — about 61% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 55.8%; unemployment rate near 6.7%.

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Public administration, and Agriculture; a mean commute of about 42.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $125,000 — about 64% 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 99589 in Goodnews Bay, AK, a household would need roughly $34,000 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 $803. That is about 17% above the local median household income ($29,167), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. 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 4 for ZIP 99589 (Goodnews Bay 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.