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Bethel County
Chefornak, AK
99561
99561 ZIP Code — Chefornak, AK
Bethel County, Alaska
ZIP code 99561 is located in
Chefornak ,
Alaska ,
within Bethel County .
It covers approximately 5.24 square miles and serves a population of
476 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone,
served by area code 907 .
About ZIP code 99561
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $47,500. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 40% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 5 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (40%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 99561 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
476
Population density
91 / sq mi
State FIPS
02
County FIPS
050
Geography
Land area
5.24 sq mi
Water area
0.75 sq mi
Latitude
60.1594
Longitude
-164.0684
Timezone
Alaska (AKT)
Area code
907
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.3%
45.6%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
26.7%
28.5%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
20.0%
20.2%
28.9%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.7%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$47,500
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 189 39.7% 18 and over 287 60.3% 65 and over 66 13.9% Median age 25.2 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
96.6%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 460 96.6% Two or more races 16 3.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.3%
45.6%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
26.7%
28.5%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
20.0%
20.2%
28.9%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.7%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.6% $10k–$15k 6.7% $15k–$25k 2.2% $25k–$35k 22.2% $35k–$50k 13.3% $50k–$75k 15.6% $75k–$100k 8.9% $100k–$150k 15.6% $150k–$200k 10.0% Median income $47,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $917 Owner occupied 81.1% Renter occupied 18.9% Vacant 6.3% Single-family detached 96.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 4.3 Avg household size (owned) 5.33
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.2% 2000–2009 10.4% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 40.6% 1970–1979 24.0% 1960–1969 20.8% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 7.3% 1 bedroom 2.1% 2 bedrooms 47.9% 3 bedrooms 15.6% 4 bedrooms 27.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 90.0% 1 vehicle 6.7% 2 vehicles 3.3% 3 or more 0.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Fuel oil 100.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 59 65.6% Cohabiting couple 5 5.6% Male householder, no spouse 16 17.8% Female householder, no spouse 10 11.1% Households with children under 18 59 65.6% Households with seniors (65+) 45 50.0% Average household size 5.29
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 55.5% 47.9% Married 38.2% 44.3% Separated 2.9% 0.0% Widowed 1.7% 5.7% Divorced 1.7% 2.1%
Education
Less than 9th grade
16.7%
Some college, no degree
16.3%
Graduate / professional
1.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 75.3% Bachelor's or higher 6.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 21 14.1% Kindergarten 12 8.1% Elementary school 82 55.0% High school 25 16.8% College / grad school 9 6.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.5%
Transportation & utilities
16.2%
Public administration
9.4%
Professional & management
4.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.3% Service 15.4% Sales & office 25.6% Natural resources & construction 8.5% Production & transportation 17.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 44.4% Government 53.0% Self-employed 2.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 0.0% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 30.1% Work from home 13.3% Other means 56.6% Avg commute (minutes) 5.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
16.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.1% Retirement income 32.2% Supplemental Security 11.1% Cash public assistance 5.6% Food stamps / SNAP 40.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.2% High blood pressure 36.7% High cholesterol 27.3% Diabetes 14.5% Heart disease 8.1% Stroke 5.5% Asthma 14.0% Arthritis 22.2% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 11.0% Cancer 4.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 40.4% Binge drinking 19.7% No physical activity 37.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.0% Depression 21.2% Fair or poor health 28.4% Poor mental health 20.3% Poor physical health 18.2% No health insurance 21.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 66.5% Visited dentist 36.3% Cholesterol screening 78.0% Teeth loss 38.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 26 9.1%
Disability % Any disability 21.2% Under 18 7.9% 18–64 years 20.4% 65 and over 62.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 9.2% Public insurance 76.5% No insurance 17.4% Uninsured under 19 1.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 419 88.0% Spanish 33 7.9% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 476 100.0% Born in same state 476 100.0% Born in different state 473 99.4% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 10 2.1%
Ancestry Count % Polish 3 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 18.9% Internet access 97.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99561
What city is ZIP code 99561 in?
ZIP code 99561 is primarily assigned to Chefornak, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99561 in?
ZIP code 99561 falls within Bethel County, Alaska.
Is ZIP code 99561 family-oriented?
40% of residents in ZIP code 99561 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 99561?
6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99561?
21% of residents in ZIP code 99561 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 99561 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 99561 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 99561 in?
ZIP code 99561 observes the AKST timezone.
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