Kwethluk, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99621

Bethel County, Alaska — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

723
29/sq mi
$51,917
Median income
$86,700
Median home value
5.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kwethluk pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
6th pct
home value, US ZIPs
29
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99621 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99621 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.6 square miles in Kwethluk, Bethel County, Alaska. The area is home to 723 residents, producing a population density of 29 people per square mile, and falls within the Anchorage time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 99621 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99621 sits at $51,917 (28% below the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $14,175. The poverty rate stands at 30.9% and the unemployment rate at 29.1%. On housing, the median home value is $86,700 (59% below the state average) with median rent at $725 per month, and 73.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99621 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 24.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Bethel County, so you can benchmark 99621 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 99621, Kwethluk, AK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

723

Population

24.6

Area (sq mi)

29

People / sq mi

Anchorage

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99621?

24.1

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 0.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 96.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$51,917

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$14,175

Per Capita Income

30.9%

Poverty Rate

29.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99621 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$51,917 17th percentile higher than 17% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

266

Total Housing Units

203

Occupied Units

63

Vacant Units

4.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.9%
Renter 26.1%

$86,700

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

$725

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 99621, employing approximately 37 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,223,000.

4

Businesses

37

Employees

$1.2M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99621 in?
ZIP code 99621 (Kwethluk) is located in Bethel County, Alaska. Bethel County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bethel-ak.
What is the population of ZIP code 99621?
ZIP code 99621 in Kwethluk, AK has a population of 723 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99621?
The median household income in ZIP 99621 is $51,917, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99621?
The median home value in ZIP 99621 is $86,700, which is 69% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99621?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99621 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 96.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99621?
ZIP code 99621 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 37 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99621?
In ZIP code 99621, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 99621?
In ZIP code 99621, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99621?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99621 is 30.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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