ZIP Code 99626 — Lower Kalskag city, AK Demographics & Data

ZIP code 99626 covers Lower Kalskag, AK in Bethel Census Area with a population of about 234.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 30.1 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 99626 is about $36,250 — about 52% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 44.0%; unemployment rate near 19.8%; 3.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 29.9 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Public administration, Utilities, and Education; a mean commute of about 57.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $207,500 — about 40% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 80.3% (about 14.9 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 99626 in Lower Kalskag, AK, a household would need roughly $57,000 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 $1,333. That is about 57% above the local median household income ($36,250), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. 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 9 for ZIP 99626 (Lower Kalskag 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.