ZIP Code 99588 — Mendeltna CDP, AK Demographics & Data

ZIP code 99588 covers Mendeltna, AK in Copper River Census Area with a population of about 1,138.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 39.9 (near the U.S. median).

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

Median household income in ZIP 99588 is about $81,759 — about 9% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 9.7%; unemployment rate near 4.3%; 21.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 12.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Public administration, and Retail trade; 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 $236,700 — about 32% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,054 (about 9% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 65.9% (roughly in line with the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 99588 in Mendeltna, AK, a household would need roughly $65,000 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 $1,520. That sits below the local median household income ($81,759), 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 Mendeltna CDP, AK show little to no average snow and around 11.8 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 45 for ZIP 99588 (Mendeltna 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.