Napakiak, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99634

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

354
35/sq mi
$43,750
Median income
2.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Napakiak pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35
people per sq mi
49%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99634 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99634 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.1 square miles in Napakiak, Bethel County, Alaska. The area is home to 354 residents, producing a population density of 35 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 99634 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99634 sits at $43,750 (40% below the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $11,306. The poverty rate stands at 41.8% and the unemployment rate at 36.8%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 49.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99634 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 2.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.3, 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 99634 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 99634, Napakiak, 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

354

Population

10.1

Area (sq mi)

35

People / sq mi

Anchorage

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99634?

21.3

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 0.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 99.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.4%
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?

$43,750

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$11,306

Per Capita Income

41.8%

Poverty Rate

36.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99634 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,750 8th percentile higher than 8% 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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.3%

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

What does housing look like?

167

Total Housing Units

160

Occupied Units

7

Vacant Units

4.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.4%
Renter 50.6%

1990

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 99634, employing approximately 40 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,011,000.

7

Businesses

40

Employees

$1.0M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
99559 Bethel, AK 7,632 3.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99634 in?
ZIP code 99634 (Napakiak) 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 99634?
ZIP code 99634 in Napakiak, AK has a population of 354 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99634?
The median household income in ZIP 99634 is $43,750, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99634?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99634 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 99.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99634?
ZIP code 99634 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 40 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99634?
In ZIP code 99634, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.3% 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 99634?
In ZIP code 99634, approximately 49.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99634?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99634 is 41.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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