ZIP code 99551
Where is ZIP code 99551?
Akiachak, Alaska
Bethel Census Area · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 99551 belongs to Akiachak, Alaska in Bethel Census Area. 99551 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Akiachak post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Alaska Time zone and uses area code 907. About 736 people live in the 99551 area, where the median household income is $30,000. The closest ZIP codes are 99621 (Kwethluk, 6.7 mi south), 99552 (Akiak, 7.3 mi east) and 99637 (Toksook Bay, 13.6 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 99551 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Akiachak |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Bethel Census Area |
| Time zone | Alaska Time · now |
| Area code | 907 |
| Coordinates | 60.9094, -161.4314 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 995 |
Population and income in 99551
| Population | 736 · higher than 63% of Alaska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 105 · higher than 82% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 24.3 years · lower than 85% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $30,000 · lower than 96% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $10,486 |
| Below the poverty line | 52% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 6.8% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $137,500 · lower than 58% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $708 a month |
| Housing units | 176 |
| Households | 162 (4.54 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 70% / 30% |
| Land area | 7.01 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99551. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 99551
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99621 | Kwethluk, AK | 6.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99552 | Akiak, AK | 7.3 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99637 | Toksook Bay, AK | 13.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 99559 | Bethel, AK | 13.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 99545 | Kongiganak, AK | 15 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 99634 | Napakiak, AK | 18.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 99679 | Tuluksak, AK | 21.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99641 | Nunapitchuk, AK | 30.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 99609 | Kasigluk, AK | 37 mi W | PO Box only |
| 99626 | Lower Kalskag, AK | 46.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99680 | Tuntutuliak, AK | 57.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 99585 | Marshall, AK | 59.6 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 99551 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 99551
PO BOX 123
AKIACHAK AK 99551
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (99551-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 99551?
- 99551 is a Akiachak, Alaska ZIP code.
- What county is 99551 in?
- ZIP code 99551 is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 99551 in?
- 99551 is in the Alaska Time zone (America/Anchorage).
- What area code is 99551?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 99551 use area code 907.
- What is the population of ZIP code 99551?
- About 736 people live in ZIP code 99551, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 99551?
- The median household income in 99551 is $30,000 a year, lower than 96% of Alaska ZIP codes.
- Can I use 99551 for a street address?
- No. 99551 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Akiachak use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 99551?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 99551 are 99621 (Kwethluk, 6.7 miles), 99552 (Akiak, 7.3 miles), 99637 (Toksook Bay, 13.6 miles) and 99559 (Bethel, 13.6 miles).