Nunapitchuk, AK · standard
ZIP Code 99641
Bethel, Alaska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 496
- 42/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $43,438
- Median income Below-median income area
- $90,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 2.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Nunapitchuk pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 42
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99641 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 99641 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nunapitchuk, Bethel, Alaska, home to just 496 residents across 11.9 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the Nome time zone.
ZIP 99641 reports a modest median household income of $43,438 (40% below the average Alaska ZIP), while per-capita income is $13,376. The poverty rate is 32.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $90,700 (57% below the average Alaska ZIP), and median rent is $1,303; owner occupancy is 70.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 2.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Bethel, so 99641 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 99641, Nunapitchuk, AK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
496
Population
11.9
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
Nome
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99641?
23.2
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$43,438
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$13,376
Per Capita Income
32.0%
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 99641 ranks among Alaska ZIPs
Nunapitchuk, AK household income vs. every Alaska ZIP code
Median household income among 197 reporting Alaska ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$43,438 13th percentile higher than 13% of 197 Alaska ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alaska ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
145housing units
145
Total Housing Units
137
Occupied Units
8
Vacant Units
4.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$90,700
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$1,303
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 5 business establishments in ZIP 99641, employing approximately 56 people with a combined annual payroll of $844,000.
5
Businesses
56
Employees
$844K
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 99641 vs 99609 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99609 | Kasigluk, AK | 569 | 2.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99641, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 99641 in?
ZIP code 99641 (Nunapitchuk) is located in Bethel, Alaska. Bethel contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/bethel-ak.
What is the population of ZIP code 99641?
ZIP code 99641 in Nunapitchuk, AK has a population of 496 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99641?
The median household income in ZIP 99641 is $43,438, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99641?
The median home value in ZIP 99641 is $90,700, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99641?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99641 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99641?
ZIP code 99641 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 56 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99641?
In ZIP code 99641, 46.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.2% 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 99641?
In ZIP code 99641, approximately 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99641?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99641 is 32.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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