| ZIP Code | 99559 |
|---|---|
| City | Bethel |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Bethel Census Area County |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Elevation | 46 ft |
| Latitude | 60.776392 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -161.883432 |
| Timezone | Anchorage (DST) |
| FIPS | 02050 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 30.0 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.11 |
| Below Poverty | 14.3% ▲ 43% above avg |
| College Grads | 27.2% ▼ 30% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.1% ▲ 46% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,657 (44%) |
| Some College | 524 (13.9%) |
| Associates | 560 (14.9%) |
| Bachelors | 236 (6.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 787 (20.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $103,676 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $328,300 ▲ 18% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,637/mo ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,754 |
| Vacant Units | 564 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.11 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,754 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 564 |
| Owner Occupied | 46.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 53.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.11 |
ZIP code 99559 is located in Bethel, Alaska, within Bethel Census Area County. With a population of 7,272, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 30 years. Economically, 99559 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $103,676 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 99559 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $328,300 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,637 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (46.9%) and renters (53.1%). Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 99559 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 14.7%. Residents are moderately educated — 27.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.3%. Household income has grown by 39% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 99559 stands at 7.1%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 37%.
Overall, ZIP code 99559 in Bethel, AK is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 7,272 residents, a median household income of $103,676, and a median home value of $328,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alaska.