US ZIP Code
99579

Egegik, AK

Lake and Peninsula County  ·  Alaska

● Active
👥 50 Population ↓ 14% since 2019
🎂 42.3 Median Age ↓ 19% since 2019
🎓 54.2% College Grads
▲ 40% above avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code99579
CityEgegik
StateAlaska (AK)
CountyLake and Peninsula County
Area Code907
Latitude58.224788
Longitude-157.456539
TimezoneAnchorage (DST)
FIPS02164
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 88.0% (44) Female 12.0% (6) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54%Asian: 18%Other: 18%Race
White54.0%
Asian18.0%
Other18.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
4%
25–44
64%
45–64
32%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs ↓ 19% since 2019
Avg Household Size1.67
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads54.2% ▲ 40% above avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate11 (22.9%)
Some College5 (10.4%)
Associates6 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree26 (54.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.9%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 12.5%Graduate: 54.2%Edu
HS Grad22.9%
Some College10.4%
Associates12.5%
Graduate54.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.7%Renter: 33.3%Tenure
Owner66.7%
Renter33.3%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–100k
33%
$150k–200k
50%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Total Units246
Vacant Units237
Avg HH Size1.67

Income Distribution

Under $25k
56%
$25k–50k
11%
$150k–200k
33%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Walked
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
74%
15–30 min
7%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
50%
2000+
50%

Summary

Total Units246
Vacant237
Owner Occupied66.7%
Renter Occupied33.3%
Avg HH Size1.67
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 99579 is in Egegik, AK, in Lake and Peninsula County.
ZIP code 99579 is located in Alaska (AK).
ZIP code 99579 is in Lake and Peninsula County, AK.
ZIP 99579 observes the Anchorage timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 99579 is 50 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 99579

ZIP code 99579 is located in Egegik, Alaska, within Lake and Peninsula County. With a population of 50, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.3 years.

The population of 99579 is majority White (54.00%). Residents are well-educated — 54.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.0%.

Overall, ZIP code 99579 in Egegik, AK is characterized as well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied.