ZIP Code 99630 — Mekoryuk city, AK Demographics & Data

ZIP code 99630 covers Mekoryuk, AK in Bethel Census Area with a population of about 290.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 50.1 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 99630 is about $28,750 — about 62% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 16.2%; unemployment rate near 15.1%; 1.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 32.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Public administration, Retail trade, and Education; about 2.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 12.7 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 118.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $92,700 — about 73% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $148 (about 87% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 79.0% (about 13.6 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 99630 in Mekoryuk, AK, a household would need roughly $25,000 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 $595. That sits below the local median household income ($28,750), 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 12 for ZIP 99630 (Mekoryuk 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.