Zip Code:
99551 is a Alaska Zip code within the city of Akiachak and the county of Bethel. Its population is roughly 573.
Akiachak is located in the far north-east corner of Alaska, on the banks of the Yukon River. The town has a population of just over 700 people, and is known for its fishing and hunting. Akiachak was first settled in 1896 by Russian fur traders.
The town's economy is based largely on subsistence hunting and fishing, with a small tourism sector. The main industry in Akiachak is tourism, with visitors coming to hunt or fish in the Yukon River Valley. Home equity and home prices are high in Akiachak because there is little economic opportunity outside of the town.
The median home value in Akiachak is $287,000, which is more than triple the statewide median home value of $128,000. The average home size in Akiachak is 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, which is much smaller than the statewide average of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
There are only 12 homes available for sale in Akiachak at any given time, which means that demand for housing outstrips supply by a wide margin. This has led to sky-high home equity values in Akiachak: according to Zillow data, the median home equity value in Akiachak is $440,000 (which makes it one of the most expensive zip codes in America).
Despite high home values and limited economic opportunity outside of town, many residents remain happy and contented here. Many residents say that they enjoy living close to nature (the Yukon River Valley), as well as having access to excellent hunting and fishing opportunities ( Akiachak has been ranked #1 on TripAdvisor's list of "10 Best Places To Hunt In Alaska").
| Zipcode | Population | Density | Timezone | Latitude | Longitude | City | County | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99559 | 7,857 | 52.3 | America/Anchorage | 60.65377 | -161.90541 | Bethel | Bethel | Alaska |
| 99621 | 613 | 24.7 | America/Anchorage | 60.79526 | -161.40056 | Kwethluk | Bethel | Alaska |
| 99552 | 381 | 163.6 | America/Anchorage | 60.90988 | -161.22672 | Akiak | Bethel | Alaska |