ZIP code 99578
Where is ZIP code 99578?
Eek, Alaska
Bethel Census Area · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 99578 belongs to Eek, Alaska in Bethel Census Area. 99578 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Eek post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Alaska Time zone and uses area code 907. About 174 people live in the 99578 area, where the median household income is $45,417. The closest ZIP codes are 99655 (Quinhagak, 28.9 mi east), 99622 (Kwigillingok, 39.3 mi west) and 99680 (Tuntutuliak, 47.9 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 99578 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Eek |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Bethel Census Area |
| Time zone | Alaska Time · now |
| Area code | 907 |
| Coordinates | 59.7617, -161.9041 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 995 |
Population and income in 99578
| Population | 174 · lower than 70% of Alaska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 280 · higher than 89% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 27.5 years · lower than 77% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 55% / 45% |
| Median household income | $45,417 · lower than 84% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $13,588 |
| Below the poverty line | 56% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $123,200 · lower than 61% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 49 |
| Households | 41 (4.24 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 66% / 34% |
| Land area | 0.62 sq mi (plus 0.12 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99578. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 99578
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99655 | Quinhagak, AK | 28.9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99622 | Kwigillingok, AK | 39.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 99680 | Tuntutuliak, AK | 47.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 99589 | Goodnews Bay, AK | 56.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99678 | Togiak, AK | 58.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99651 | Platinum, AK | 60.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99634 | Napakiak, AK | 64.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 99545 | Kongiganak, AK | 70.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 99559 | Bethel, AK | 71.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 99637 | Toksook Bay, AK | 71.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 99621 | Kwethluk, AK | 74.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 99614 | Kipnuk, AK | 76.1 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 99578 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 99578
PO BOX 123
EEK AK 99578
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (99578-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 99578?
- 99578 is a Eek, Alaska ZIP code.
- What county is 99578 in?
- ZIP code 99578 is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 99578 in?
- 99578 is in the Alaska Time zone (America/Nome).
- What area code is 99578?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 99578 use area code 907.
- What is the population of ZIP code 99578?
- About 174 people live in ZIP code 99578, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 99578?
- The median household income in 99578 is $45,417 a year, lower than 84% of Alaska ZIP codes.
- Can I use 99578 for a street address?
- No. 99578 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Eek use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 99578?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 99578 are 99655 (Quinhagak, 28.9 miles), 99622 (Kwigillingok, 39.3 miles), 99680 (Tuntutuliak, 47.9 miles) and 99589 (Goodnews Bay, 56.7 miles).