ZIP Code 99559 - Bethel Alaska

99559 Overview

ZIP Code 99559 is located in Bethel Alaska. Portions of 99559 are also in Kipnuk and Kwigillingok and Akiachak and Aniak and Kongiganak and Akiak and Napaskiak and Oscarville and Kwethluk and Napakiak and Newtok and Tuluksak and Lower Kalskag and Upper Kalskag. 99559 is entirely within Bethel Census Area.

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ZIP Code 99559 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameBethel
Primary CountyBethel Census Area
ZIP Code TypePO Box
Population (2022)7,465
Area Code(s)907
Current Time
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99559 Demographics

99559 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Alaska based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 99559 is Native American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 99559 is Native American. The current unemployment level in 99559 is 3.9%.

Population7,465
Population Growth Rate0.00%
Population Density1 People per Square Mile
Total Households2,072
Percentage High Income Households8.4%
Median Household Income (2021)$91,840
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$311,450
Current Unemployment Rate (October 2024)3.9%
Majority Race/EthnictyNative American - 71.30%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyNative American - 90.48%

99559 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,46318.97%
Black1511.96%
Hispanic3474.5%
Asian2423.14%
Native American5,47270.96%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander360.47%

99559 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1217.24%
Black60.36%
Hispanic130.78%
Asian110.66%
Native American1,52190.97%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

99559 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College47812.78%
Bachelor Degree48512.97%
High School Diploma1,25133.46%
No High School Diploma40.11%
GED or Alternate3248.67%
1 or More Years of College72019.26%
Associates Degree1844.92%
Masters Degree1895.05%
Professional Degree591.58%
Doctorate Degree451.2%

99559 Geography

Coordinates60.84968185,-161.70568848
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 99559
Time ZoneAlaska Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Area14627 Square Miles

99559 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 3b: -35F to -30F
Average First Frost DateRare
Average Last Frost DateRare
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneDfc - Subarctic With Cool Summers And Year Around Rainfall

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