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Akiak, AK
City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99552.
Population
377
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
176
ZIP codes
1
Akiak and its ZIP codes
Akiak at a glance
- Akiak is about 136 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
Local data for Akiak, AK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bethel Census Area. PPP loans are for Akiak.
Unemployment rate
10.3%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,594
6,225 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,706
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$651M
FY 2026, $34,892 per person
PPP loans
$58.2K
1 loan, 12 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Akiak, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
65
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
106
2.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
64° / 1°F
19.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Akiak, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
36.8%
U.S. 12.8% +24.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.6%
U.S. 11.1% +7.5 pts
ZIP codes in Akiak
1 in or overlapping Akiak. Population shown
Cities near Akiak
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AkiachakCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 7 |
| KwethlukCity | 9.9 mi | 10.1 |
| TuluksakCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| BethelCity | 21 mi | 45.1 |
| OscarvilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.5 |
| NapaskiakCity | 23 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Akiak, AK in?
- Akiak is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Akiak, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Akiak include 99552.
- What is the population of Akiak, AK?
- About 377 people live in Akiak, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Akiak?
- Nearby places include Akiachak (6.5 mi), Kwethluk (9.9 mi), Tuluksak (16 mi), Bethel (21 mi), Oscarville (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023