ZIP 99588 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Mendeltna CDP, AK (99588)

Median Income

$81,759

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+45

Wealth inflow

Population

1,138

Unemployment

4.3%

0.6pp above US avg

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.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.3%+16% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.6%-57% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

14.1%+20% vs US avg

Establishments

315

Employees

~5 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.9%
Construction9.3%
Manufacturing3.4%
Wholesale trade0.7%
Retail trade13.2%
Transportation, utilities3.5%
Information1.9%
Finance, insurance, real estate0.9%
Professional, scientific, management2.6%
Education, health care, social34.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services10.2%
Other services4.3%
Public administration14.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 99588 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 17.1%, median income fell 8.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 12.3%.

Median Income

$81,759

+9% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate