Nunapitchuk, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99641

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

496
42/sq mi
$43,438
Median income
$90,700
Median home value
2.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.9 square miles in Nunapitchuk, Bethel County, Alaska. The area is home to 496 residents, producing a population density of 42 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 99641 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99641 sits at $43,438 (40% below the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $13,376. The poverty rate stands at 32.0% and the unemployment rate at 9.4%. On housing, the median home value is $90,700 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $1,303 per month, and 70.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99641 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 2.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.2, 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 99641 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 99641, Nunapitchuk, 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

496

Population

11.9

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

Nome

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99641?

23.2

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 1.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 96.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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

$13,376

Per Capita Income

32.0%

Poverty Rate

9.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99641 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,438 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 46.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.2%

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

What does housing look like?

145

Total Housing Units

137

Occupied Units

8

Vacant Units

4.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.1%
Renter 29.9%

$90,700

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
99609 Kasigluk, AK 569 2.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99641 in?
ZIP code 99641 (Nunapitchuk) 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 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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