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🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

PO BOX

99551

Akiachak

ZIP Code 99551 is a po box zip code serving Akiachak, Akiachak, Alaska (AK), in Bethel Census Area County, United States. It has an estimated population of 627 with a median household income of $50,000. The area falls within the America/Anchorage timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

$0 National: $37,585 $150K+ $50,000

Location

Country
🇺🇸 United States
State / Province
Alaska (AK)
County
Bethel Census Area
City
Akiachak
Timezone
America/Anchorage

Coordinates

Latitude
60.909400
Longitude
-161.431400

Geographic Details

Land Area
2.26 mi²
Water Area
0.01 mi²
Population Density
277.0 people per mi² (65th percentile)
Bounding Box
60.916043°N, 60.894284°S, -161.374588°E, -161.450046°W

With 627 residents spread across 2.26 square miles, this area has a population density of 277.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

627

Population

15th percentile

$50,000

Median Income

55th percentile

$161,300

Median Home Value

60th percentile

2.26 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 99551 is $50,000, and the median home value is $161,300.

Housing

183

Total Units

150

Occupied Units

82.0%

Occupancy Rate

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$56,856

 99556

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$49,563

 99603

Homer

$53,797

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Ninilchik

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$43,333

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