ZIP Code 99552 — Akiak city, AK Demographics & Data

ZIP code 99552 covers Akiak, AK in Bethel Census Area with a population of about 273.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 25.6 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 99552 is about $71,667 — about 5% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 31.9%; unemployment rate near 25.9%; 6.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 27.3 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Public administration, and Education; a mean commute of about 79.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $22,500 — about 94% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $425 (about 63% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 81.7% (about 16.3 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 99552 in Akiak, AK, a household would need roughly $6,000 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 $145. That sits below the local median household income ($71,667), 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.

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

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 11 for ZIP 99552 (Akiak 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.