99559 ZIP Code, Bethel, AK
99559 is a ZIP code in Bethel, Alaska in Bethel Census Area. It covers 57 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 99634, 99621 and 99551. 7,241 people live here in 2,274 households. With about 128 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (49% own). Median household income is $113,333, above the Alaska median of $92,788; 41% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Bethel, AK
- County: Bethel County
- Land area: 57 sq mi
- Population: 7,241
- Median household income: $113,333
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 7,241 |
| Households | 2,274 |
| Median household income | $113,333 |
| Income per person | $40,667 |
| Median age | 31.2 |
| Homeowners | 49.3% |
| Median home value | $342,400 |
| Median rent | $1,662 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 9.5 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 41.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 17.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.1% |
| Broadband internet | 92.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 46.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.3% |
| $10–15K | 3.2% |
| $15–25K | 4.6% |
| $25–35K | 3.7% |
| $35–50K | 5.1% |
| $50–75K | 13.4% |
| $75–100K | 10.9% |
| $100–150K | 22.5% |
| $150–200K | 16.3% |
| $200K+ | 18.2% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 17.4% |
| 10–19 | 15.8% |
| 20–24 | 7.3% |
| 25–34 | 15.2% |
| 35–44 | 13.6% |
| 45–54 | 10.6% |
| 55–64 | 12.1% |
| 65–74 | 6.2% |
| 75+ | 1.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 23.6% |
| Owned outright | 17.2% |
| Rented | 42.1% |
| Vacant | 17.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 65.2% |
| Townhome | 1.4% |
| 2–4 units | 20.4% |
| 5–19 units | 3.6% |
| 20+ units | 5.7% |
| Mobile / other | 3.8% |
Businesses in 99559
127 business establishments with 1,643 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 19
- Accommodation and Food Services: 14
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 14
- Transportation and Warehousing: 13
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 13
- Construction: 11
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 11
- Information: 9
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 99634 — Napakiak city, AK (7.8 mi)
- 99621 — Kwethluk city, AK (15.3 mi)
- 99551 — Akiachak CDP, AK (19 mi)
- 99641 — Nunapitchuk city, AK (20.8 mi)
- 99609 — Kasigluk CDP, AK (22.8 mi)
- 99552 — Akiak city, AK (24.3 mi)
Areas that include 99559
- Bethel, AK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Napaskiak, AK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Kongiganak, AK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Atmautluak, AK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Oscarville, AK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Newtok, AK ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Bethel County ZIP codes — 27 ZIP codes
- Alaska ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 99559, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 99559 in?
- 99559 is a Bethel, AK mailing address. By land area, 79% lies inside Bethel, 5% lies inside Napaskiak, 5% lies inside Oscarville and 3% lies inside Kongiganak; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 99559 in?
- 99559 is in Bethel Census Area.
- What is the population of 99559?
- About 7,241 people (±190), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 7,985.
- What is the median household income in 99559?
- $113,333 (±$10,279), compared with $92,788 for Alaska as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 99559?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 99559 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 99559?
- The closest, measured center to center: 99634 (7.8 mi, Napakiak), 99621 (15.3 mi, Kwethluk), 99551 (19 mi, Akiachak), 99641 (20.8 mi, Nunapitchuk), 99609 (22.8 mi, Kasigluk) and 99552 (24.3 mi, Akiak).
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