Tuntutuliak, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99680

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

408
1/sq mi
$44,583
Median income
0.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tuntutuliak pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99680 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99680 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 291.4 square miles in Tuntutuliak, Bethel County, Alaska. The area is home to 408 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 99680 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99680 sits at $44,583 (39% below the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $43,843. The poverty rate stands at 12.1% and the unemployment rate at 10.3%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 78.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99680 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.4, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 99680 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 99680, Tuntutuliak, 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

408

Population

291.4

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Nome

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99680?

29.4

Median Age

23.3%

Male

76.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 0.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 99.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%
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?

$44,583

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$43,843

Per Capita Income

12.1%

Poverty Rate

10.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99680 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,583 9th percentile higher than 9% 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 86.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.5%

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

What does housing look like?

68

Total Housing Units

57

Occupied Units

11

Vacant Units

4.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.9%
Renter 21.1%

1984

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 99680, employing approximately 45 people with a combined annual payroll of $895,000.

5

Businesses

45

Employees

$895K

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 99680 in?
ZIP code 99680 (Tuntutuliak) 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 99680?
ZIP code 99680 in Tuntutuliak, AK has a population of 408 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99680?
The median household income in ZIP 99680 is $44,583, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99680?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99680 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 99.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99680?
ZIP code 99680 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 45 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99680?
In ZIP code 99680, 86.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 0.5% 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 99680?
In ZIP code 99680, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99680?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99680 is 12.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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