99553 ZIP Code – Akutan, Alaska
ZIP code 99553 is a small ZIP code located in Akutan, Alaska, within Aleutians East Borough with a population of approximately 911 residents. At $28,750, the median household income here runs well below the Alaska average and well below the U.S. average. At $106,300, median home values run well below the national average, with 56.4% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $595 is similarly well below the national average. Housing consists of 90% single-family (decreasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 3.5%, which is below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 17.4%, above the national average. An estimated 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. The median age is 40.4, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 99685, 99692, 99583.
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ZIP 99553 vs. Alaska vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 99553 | AK Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 911 | 3,059 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $28k | $64k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $106k | $187k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $595 | $1,067 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 37.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | 12.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% | 18.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.6% | 17.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 99685 – Unalaska
- 99692 – Dutch Harbor
- 99583 – False Pass
- 99638 – Nikolski
- 99571 – Cold Bay
- 99612 – King Cove
- 99661 – Sand Point
- 99591 – Saint George Island
- 99660 – Saint Paul Island
- 99648 – Perryville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99685 | UNALASKA | 3,576 | $113,625 |
| 99692 | DUTCH HARBOR | 766 | $94,688 |
| 99583 | FALSE PASS | 103 | $62,083 |
| 99638 | NIKOLSKI | 12 | Not provided |
| 99571 | COLD BAY | 237 | $108,750 |