ZIP Code 99653 — Port Alsworth CDP, AK Demographics & Data

ZIP code 99653 covers Port Alsworth, AK in Lake and Peninsula Borough with a population of about 174.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 33.4 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 99653 is about $66,250 — about 12% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 5.8%; unemployment rate near 11.1%; 13.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 20.3 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Construction, Education, and Other services; about 1.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 13.6 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 126.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $450,000 — about 29% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 43.8% (about 21.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 99653 in Port Alsworth, AK, a household would need roughly $124,000 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 $2,891. That is about 87% above the local median household income ($66,250), 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.

Climate normals for Port Alsworth CDP, AK show little to no average snow and around 23.6 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 7 for ZIP 99653 (Port Alsworth 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.