ZIP code 99579
Where is ZIP code 99579?
Egegik, Alaska
Lake and Peninsula Borough · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 99579 belongs to Egegik, Alaska in Lake and Peninsula Borough. 99579 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Egegik post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Alaska Time zone and uses area code 907. About 54 people live in the 99579 area, where the median household income is $24,250. The closest ZIP codes are 99649 (Pilot Point, 28.6 mi south), 99670 (South Naknek, 39.5 mi northeast) and 99613 (King Salmon, 47 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 99579 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Egegik |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Lake and Peninsula Borough |
| Time zone | Alaska Time · now |
| Area code | 907 |
| Coordinates | 58.2062, -157.3422 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 995 |
Population and income in 99579
| Population | 54 · lower than 85% of Alaska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2 · lower than 68% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 42.2 years · higher than 71% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 89% / 11% |
| Median household income | $24,250 · lower than 99% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $78,594 |
| Below the poverty line | 3.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 35% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 253 |
| Households | 11 (1.55 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 55% / 46% |
| Land area | 29.55 sq mi (plus 38.12 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99579. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 99579
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99649 | Pilot Point, AK | 28.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99670 | South Naknek, AK | 39.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99613 | King Salmon, AK | 47 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99569 | Clarks Point, AK | 47.2 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 99633 | Naknek, AK | 49.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99628 | Manokotak, AK | 74 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 99580 | Ekwok, AK | 80.1 mi N | PO Box only |
| 99636 | New Stuyahok, AK | 92.1 mi N | PO Box only |
| 99555 | Aleknagik, AK | 93.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 99549 | Port Heiden, AK | 97 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 99625 | Levelock, AK | 103.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99576 | Dillingham, AK | 110.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 99579 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 99579
PO BOX 123
EGEGIK AK 99579
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (99579-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 99579?
- 99579 is a Egegik, Alaska ZIP code.
- What county is 99579 in?
- ZIP code 99579 is in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 99579 in?
- 99579 is in the Alaska Time zone (America/Anchorage).
- What area code is 99579?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 99579 use area code 907.
- What is the population of ZIP code 99579?
- About 54 people live in ZIP code 99579, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 99579?
- The median household income in 99579 is $24,250 a year, lower than 99% of Alaska ZIP codes.
- Can I use 99579 for a street address?
- No. 99579 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Egegik use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 99579?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 99579 are 99649 (Pilot Point, 28.6 miles), 99670 (South Naknek, 39.5 miles), 99613 (King Salmon, 47 miles) and 99569 (Clarks Point, 47.2 miles).