ZIP Code 99609 — Kasigluk CDP, AK Demographics & Data

ZIP code 99609 covers Kasigluk, AK in Bethel Census Area with a population of about 692.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 21.6 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 99609 is about $70,000 — about 7% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 40.6%; unemployment rate near 23.4%; 5.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 27.9 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Public administration, Education, and Retail trade; about 4.7% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.5 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 141.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $61,500 — about 82% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $392 (about 66% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 85.2% (about 19.8 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 99609 in Kasigluk, AK, a household would need roughly $17,000 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 $395. That sits below the local median household income ($70,000), 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 Kasigluk CDP, AK show little to no average snow and around 19.7 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 28 for ZIP 99609 (Kasigluk 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.