99634 ZIP Code — Napakiak, AK

Bethel County, Alaska

ZIP code 99634 is located in Napakiak, Alaska, within Bethel County. It covers approximately 4.95 square miles and serves a population of 843 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99634

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $30,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.

Median household income is $27,500. Poverty affects 49% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 77% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 7 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (39%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 99634 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

843

population

4.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99634 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99634

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99634. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Napakiak	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	843
Population density	170 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	050

Geography
Land area	4.95 sq mi
Water area	0.47 sq mi
Latitude	60.6871
Longitude	-161.7524
Timezone	Alaska (AKT)
Area code	907

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	84.2%	45.6%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	13.3%	28.5%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	2.6%	20.2%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

843

Population

170

People per sq mi

21.8

Median age

$27,500

Median household income

$9,513

Per capita income

$30,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

52.9%

Home ownership

48.5%

Poverty rate

39.3%

Unemployment

130

Housing units

2.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	292	34.6%
18 and over	551	65.4%
65 and over	41	4.9%
Median age	21.8 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 99.3%

White 0.4%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	837	99.3%
White	3	0.4%
Two or more races	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	84.2%	45.6%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	13.3%	28.5%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	2.6%	20.2%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 21.4%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 18.6%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 5.7%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	21.4%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	18.6%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	5.7%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$27,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 68.5%

$50k–$100k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 6.3%

$200k–$300k 7.2%

$300k–$500k 8.1%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$30,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	52.9%
Renter occupied	47.1%
Vacant	8.3%
Single-family detached	71.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	3.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	38.4%
1990–1999	3.1%
1980–1989	23.6%
1970–1979	22.3%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.8%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	59.0%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	83.3%
1 vehicle	11.0%
2 vehicles	4.3%
3 or more	1.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	29.0%
Fuel oil	68.1%
Wood	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	116	55.2%
Cohabiting couple	10	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	27	12.9%
Female householder, no spouse	57	27.1%
Households with children under 18	105	50.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	37	17.6%
Average household size	4.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	56.1%	58.3%
Married	38.2%	33.4%
Separated	1.0%	1.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.3%
Divorced	4.7%	1.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.3%

Some HS, no diploma 17.6%

HS graduate 63.5%

Some college, no degree 7.8%

Associate's degree 1.8%

Bachelor's degree 1.3%

Graduate / professional 0.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.1%
Bachelor's or higher	2.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	6.1%
Kindergarten	11	3.6%
Elementary school	155	50.2%
High school	118	38.2%
College / grad school	6	1.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.9%

Public administration 33.3%

Retail trade 12.7%

Transportation & utilities 9.7%

Professional & management 7.3%

Other services 1.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.6%
Service	27.3%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	5.5%
Production & transportation	30.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	27.9%
Government	72.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	7.6%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	61.8%
Work from home	1.3%
Other means	26.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	6.9

Poverty

All people 48.5%

Under 18 years 65.1%

18 and over 39.7%

Married-couple families 33.6%

Female-led households 73.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	12.4%
Retirement income	11.0%
Supplemental Security	9.5%
Cash public assistance	36.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	76.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	29.5%
Diabetes	16.4%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	6.5%
Asthma	13.4%
Arthritis	24.5%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.0%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	39.4%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	37.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.6%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	29.7%
Poor mental health	19.1%
Poor physical health	18.9%
No health insurance	21.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.5%
Visited dentist	36.2%
Cholesterol screening	79.3%
Teeth loss	40.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	44	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.0%
Under 18	6.8%
18–64 years	20.0%
65 and over	73.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	2.8%
Public insurance	88.1%
No insurance	10.3%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	776	92.1%
Spanish	18	2.3%
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)	843	100.0%
Born in same state	843	100.0%
Born in different state	837	99.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	24.9%
Internet access	87.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99634

What city is ZIP code 99634 in?

ZIP code 99634 is primarily assigned to Napakiak, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99634 in?

ZIP code 99634 falls within Bethel County, Alaska.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99634?

49% of residents in ZIP code 99634 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 99634 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 99634 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 99634?

The median household income in ZIP code 99634 is $27,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99634?

The median home value in ZIP code 99634 is $30,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 99634 in?

ZIP code 99634 observes the AKST timezone.