ZIP Code 99561

ZIP code 99561 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 13.9 square miles in Chefornak, Bethel County, Alaska. The area is home to 418 residents, producing a population density of 30 people per square mile, and falls within the Nome time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 99561 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99561 sits at $51,818 (29% below the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $15,233. The poverty rate stands at 25.3% and the unemployment rate at 14.0%. On housing, the median home value is $125,000 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $825 per month, and 79.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99561 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 25.5, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 99561 sits relative to Alaska and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →