99559 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 99559, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

99559 is a zip code in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, which covers Lower Kuskokwim, with a total population of 7,702 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 99559 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 99559.

The estimated population of people living in 99559 is 7,702, with a median age of 30.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 99559 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,702
 -4.16% -2.52%
2020
8,036
+2.28%
-
2019
7,857
 -0.39% -
2018
7,888
 -0.16% -
2017
7,901
 - -

Population of 99559 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 99559 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
18.1%
19.1%
 -5.24%
Black/African American
1.9%
1.5%
 +26.67%
Native
68.7%
67.2%
 +2.23%
Hispanic
4.5%
4%
 +12.50%
Asian
3.1%
1.8%
 +72.22%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.5%
0.1%
 +400.00%
Two Or More Races
3.1%
6.4%
 -51.56%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 99559 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 99559 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 99559 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 99559 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 30.3 +3.41% 29.8 +4.2% 31.3 +4.33%
2020 29.3 +3.17% 28.6 +1.78% 30 +4.53%
2019 28.4 +0.71% 28.1 +1.08% 28.7 +0.7%
2018 28.2 +0.36% 27.8 +0.36% 28.5 -0.35%
2017 28.1 - 27.7 - 28.6 -

The median age of the 99559 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 99559 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 770 0.63% 715 -22.8% 749 555
10 to 19 794 -11.48% 617 +5.25% 693 647
20 to 29 703 -1.36% 601 -18.06% 690 492
30 to 39 588 +14.38% 551 -11.14% 675 491
40 to 49 442 +5.27% 408 +5.86% 460 430
50 to 59 453 0.9% 417 +4.64% 446 430
60 to 69 303 +23.26% 249 +16.82% 373 283
70+ 131 +11.1% 159 -7.77% 145 143

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 99559 zip code is $91,840.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 99559.

  • Under 25
    $37,321.00
  • 25 to 44
    $86,289.00
  • 45 to 64
    $107,941.00
  • 65 and over
    $85,375.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 99559 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 99559, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 99559 is currently $103,821.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

10.67% of households in 99559 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 99559 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.04%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.42%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.17%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.23%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.56%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.92%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.67%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 99559 is $32,879.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 99559 by the total population of 99559.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 99559 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 99559 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.93%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.77%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.04%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    58.02%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.24%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 99559 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 99559 zip over the age of 16 is 5,543.

Of those people, a total of 69.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 99559 is 60.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 99559 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 485 39.00% 37.60%
20 to 24 years 602 73.80% 11.30%
25 to 29 years 580 76.40% 9.70%
30 to 34 years 601 74.00% 28.10%
35 to 44 years 1,035 78.40% 9.40%
45 to 54 years 807 87.00% 4.70%
55 to 59 years 489 80.60% 6.60%
60 to 64 years 402 62.70% 6.70%
65 to 74 years 418 30.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 124 16.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 99559. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,172 91.60% 1.50%
Black or African American 150 91.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3,701 59.30% 17.40%
Asian 221 81.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 36 97.20% 0.00%
Other 43 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 220 74.10% 23.30%
Hispanic or Latino 211 83.90% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,151 91.50% 1.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 99559 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 99559 is 3,372, with median earnings of $51,463.00.

Women in 99559 are earning approximately 78.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,372 $51,463.00
Male 1,845 $55,042.00
Female 1,527 $43,320.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 99559 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 419 $82,404.00
Business and Financial 107 $60,536.00
Computer and Mathematical 18 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 46 $95,962.00
Community and Social Service 165 $78,438.00
Legal 23 $0.00
Educational and Library 251 $71,875.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 59 $55,288.00
Healthcare Practitioners 316 $77,083.00
Healthcare Support 145 $35,625.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 55 $45,729.00
Law Enforcement 87 $56,712.00
Food Preparation and Serving 171 $15,208.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 183 $13,482.00
Personal Care and Service 53 $36,083.00
Sales 164 $32,308.00
Office and Administrative Support 517 $43,380.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 76 $50,833.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 97 $62,212.00
Production 80 $6,919.00
Transportation and Material Moving 224 $72,143.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 99559 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 99559.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 189 $95,474.00 230 $76,406.00
Business and Financial 28 $79,000.00 79 $59,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 3 $0.00 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 28 $0.00 18 $0.00
Community and Social Service 87 $78,021.00 78 $79,063.00
Legal 14 $0.00 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 72 $93,824.00 179 $67,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 28 $28,750.00 31 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 101 $94,271.00 215 $32,404.00
Healthcare Support 56 $36,250.00 89 $34,760.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 42 $47,083.00 13 $10,694.00
Law Enforcement 83 $56,821.00 4 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 79 $9,132.00 92 $16,944.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 147 $13,839.00 36 $6,786.00
Personal Care and Service 4 $0.00 49 $36,417.00
Sales 105 $34,141.00 59 $18,229.00
Office and Administrative Support 232 $41,700.00 285 $45,515.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 70 $51,458.00 6 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 97 $62,212.00 0 $0.00
Production 31 $40,972.00 49 $6,122.00
Transportation and Material Moving 221 $72,250.00 3 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,268 households in 99559, with an average household size of 3.22 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,521 families living in the 99559 zip code with an average family size of 3.99 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 99559:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 893 205 423 747
Average Household Size 4.28 4.42 3.77 1.31
Total Families 893 205 423 0
Average Household Size 4.24 3.82 3.55 0

Poverty

Of the 1,521 families living in 99559, 13.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 99559:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,848 housing units in 99559.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,268 79.63%
Vacant 580 20.37%

38.10% of the total 2,848 housing units in 99559 are rental units. This is approximately 1,085 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 976 are occupied by the owner - or 34.27% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 99559 is $1,544.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 99559 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    207
  • Less than $500
    35
  • $500 to $999
    55
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    425
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    314
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    244
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    12
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 99559 is $276,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 99559 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    176
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    63
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    34
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    55
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    229
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    379
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    33
  • $1,000,000 or more
    7

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 99559. The chart below shows the number of properties in 99559 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    4
  • 1940 to 1949
    12
  • 1950 to 1959
    15
  • 1960 to 1969
    146
  • 1970 to 1979
    561
  • 1980 to 1989
    717
  • 1990 to 1999
    738
  • 2000 to 2009
    493
  • 2010 to 2013
    162
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 99559 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    838
  • 1 vehicle available
    786
  • 2 vehicles available
    463
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    181

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 99559 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 99559 that commute to work in a particular way.

9.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 99559.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    569
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,199
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    773
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    183
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    114
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    68
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    89
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    13
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    45
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    0
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 99559 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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