Tuluksak, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99679

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

373
94/sq mi
$67,813
Median income
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tuluksak pairs a below-median household income, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
94
people per sq mi
32%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99679 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99679 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.0 square miles in Tuluksak, Bethel County, Alaska. The area is home to 373 residents, producing a population density of 94 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 99679 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99679 sits at $67,813 (6% below the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $21,405. The poverty rate stands at 26.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $505 per month, and 32.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99679 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20.7, and the average commute is 4 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 99679 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 →

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 99679, Tuluksak, 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

373

Population

4.0

Area (sq mi)

94

People / sq mi

Anchorage

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99679?

20.7

Median Age

44.9%

Male

55.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 8.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 84.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
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?

$67,813

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$21,405

Per Capita Income

26.3%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

3.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 99679 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,813 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 86.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%

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

What does housing look like?

46

Total Housing Units

25

Occupied Units

21

Vacant Units

4.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 32.0%
Renter 68.0%

$505

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 99679, employing approximately 42 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,463,000.

3

Businesses

42

Employees

$1.5M

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 99679 in?
ZIP code 99679 (Tuluksak) 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 99679?
ZIP code 99679 in Tuluksak, AK has a population of 373 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99679?
The median household income in ZIP 99679 is $67,813, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99679?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99679 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 84.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99679?
ZIP code 99679 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 42 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99679?
In ZIP code 99679, 86.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 99679?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99679 is 3.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 99679?
In ZIP code 99679, approximately 32.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99679?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99679 is 26.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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