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Eek, AK
City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99578.
Population
174
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
280
ZIP codes
1
Eek and its ZIP codes
Eek at a glance
- Eek is about 217 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
Local data for Eek, AK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bethel Census Area. PPP loans are for Eek.
Unemployment rate
10.3%
Aug 2026, -2.3 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
Environment and hazard risk
Eek, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Eek, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
35.3%
U.S. 12.8% +22.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.3%
U.S. 11.1% +7.2 pts
ZIP codes in Eek
1 in or overlapping Eek. Population shown
Cities near Eek
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TuntutuliakCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 116 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eek, AK in?
- Eek is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Eek, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Eek include 99578.
- What is the population of Eek, AK?
- About 174 people live in Eek, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eek?
- Nearby places include Tuntutuliak (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023