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Hooper Bay, AK
City in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99604.
Population
903
Land area
7.5sq mi
People per sq mi
120
ZIP codes
1
Hooper Bay and its ZIP codes
Hooper Bay at a glance
- Hooper Bay is about 94 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,688 a year, 46% less than the Alaska figure of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,000 (57% below Alaska) and median rent is $725 a month.
Local data for Hooper Bay, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hooper Bay, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,688
Poverty rate
22.7%
Median home value
$150,000
Median rent
$725/mo
Homeownership
66.0%
Bachelor's or higher
3.2%
Median age
27.8
Average commute
5.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (79), Irish Americans (14), Filipino Americans (7).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kusilvak Census Area. PPP loans are for Hooper Bay.
Unemployment rate
15.7%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,873
2,032 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,765
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$53.5M
FY 2026, $6,398 per person
How people get to work
Hooper Bay, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone0.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked32.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other49.6%
- Worked from home18.1%
Average one-way commute: 5.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hooper Bay, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
49
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
11
0.6% of homes, county
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hooper Bay, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.4%
U.S. 33.3% +13.1 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
36.7%
U.S. 12.8% +23.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.8%
U.S. 11.1% +6.7 pts
ZIP codes in Hooper Bay
1 in or overlapping Hooper Bay. Population shown
Cities near Hooper Bay
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChevakCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| Scammon BayCity | 28 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hooper Bay, AK in?
- Hooper Bay is in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Hooper Bay, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hooper Bay include 99604.
- What is the population of Hooper Bay, AK?
- About 903 people live in Hooper Bay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hooper Bay?
- Nearby places include Chevak (17 mi), Scammon Bay (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023