ZIP code 99553
Where is ZIP code 99553?
Akutan, Alaska
Aleutians East Borough · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 99553 belongs to Akutan, Alaska in Aleutians East Borough. 99553 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Akutan post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Alaska Time zone and uses area code 907. About 694 people live in the 99553 area, where the median household income is $35,833. The closest ZIP codes are 99685 (Unalaska, 43.4 mi southwest), 99692 (Dutch Harbor, 65.6 mi southwest) and 99583 (False Pass, 88.9 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 99553 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Akutan |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Aleutians East Borough |
| Time zone | Alaska Time · now |
| Area code | 907 |
| Coordinates | 54.1673, -165.748 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 995 |
Population and income in 99553
| Population | 694 · higher than 60% of Alaska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 18 · higher than 64% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.6 years · higher than 69% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 73% / 27% |
| Median household income | $35,833 · lower than 94% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $51,635 |
| Below the poverty line | 20% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 25% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $93,300 · lower than 81% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 86 |
| Households | 78 (2.35 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 56% / 44% |
| Land area | 38.67 sq mi (plus 0.09 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99553. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 99553
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99685 | Unalaska, AK | 43.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 99692 | Dutch Harbor, AK | 65.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 99583 | False Pass, AK | 88.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99638 | Nikolski, AK | 152.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 99612 | King Cove, AK | 173.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99571 | Cold Bay, AK | 217.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99661 | Sand Point, AK | 219.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99591 | Saint George Island, AK | 225.7 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 99660 | Saint Paul Island, AK | 272.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 99648 | Perryville, AK | 286.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99548 | Chignik Lake, AK | 310.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99565 | Chignik Lagoon, AK | 321.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 99553 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 99553
PO BOX 123
AKUTAN AK 99553
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (99553-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 99553?
- 99553 is a Akutan, Alaska ZIP code.
- What county is 99553 in?
- ZIP code 99553 is in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 99553 in?
- 99553 is in the Alaska Time zone (America/Nome).
- What area code is 99553?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 99553 use area code 907.
- What is the population of ZIP code 99553?
- About 694 people live in ZIP code 99553, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 99553?
- The median household income in 99553 is $35,833 a year, lower than 94% of Alaska ZIP codes.
- Can I use 99553 for a street address?
- No. 99553 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Akutan use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 99553?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 99553 are 99685 (Unalaska, 43.4 miles), 99692 (Dutch Harbor, 65.6 miles), 99583 (False Pass, 88.9 miles) and 99638 (Nikolski, 152.9 miles).