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Pilot Station, AK
City in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99650.
Population
713
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
444
ZIP codes
1
Pilot Station and its ZIP codes
Pilot Station at a glance
- Pilot Station is about 345 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,000, 52% below the Alaska median of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $52,200 (85% below Alaska) and median rent is $675 a month.
Local data for Pilot Station, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pilot Station, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,000
Poverty rate
42.0%
Median home value
$52,200
Median rent
$675/mo
Homeownership
81.2%
Bachelor's or higher
0.6%
Median age
21.3
Average commute
14.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kusilvak Census Area. PPP loans are for Pilot Station.
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
Pilot Station, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone12.8%
- Carpooled1.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked34.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other46.1%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 14.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pilot Station, 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 Pilot Station, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.2%
U.S. 33.3% +13.9 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
37.7%
U.S. 12.8% +24.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.8%
U.S. 11.1% +6.7 pts
ZIP codes in Pilot Station
1 in or overlapping Pilot Station. Population shown
Cities near Pilot Station
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pitkas PointCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| St. Mary'sCity | 16 mi | 44.6 |
| MarshallCity | 28 mi | 4.1 |
| Mountain VillageCity | 29 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pilot Station, AK in?
- Pilot Station is in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Pilot Station, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pilot Station include 99650.
- What is the population of Pilot Station, AK?
- About 713 people live in Pilot Station, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pilot Station?
- Nearby places include Pitkas Point (14 mi), St. Mary's (16 mi), Marshall (28 mi), Mountain Village (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023