99641 ZIP Code — Nunapitchuk, AK

Bethel County, Alaska

ZIP code 99641 is located in Nunapitchuk, Alaska, within Bethel County. It covers approximately 6.99 square miles and serves a population of 827 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99641

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $87,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($43,352) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 69% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 7 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (41%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 99641 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.

827

population

6.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99641 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99641

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City	Status
Nunapitchuk	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	827
Population density	118 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	050

Geography
Land area	6.99 sq mi
Water area	0.97 sq mi
Latitude	60.8864
Longitude	-162.3317
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	60.8%	45.6%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	28.5%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	20.2%	28.9%
Over $200k	1.4%	5.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

827

Population

118

People per sq mi

21.9

Median age

$43,352

Median household income

$13,326

Per capita income

$87,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

78.4%

Home ownership

35.2%

Poverty rate

16.6%

Unemployment

131

Housing units

3.5%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	362	43.8%
18 and over	465	56.2%
65 and over	87	10.5%
Median age	21.9 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 98.7%

Two or more races 1.3%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	816	98.7%
Two or more races	11	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.8%	45.6%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	28.5%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	20.2%	28.9%
Over $200k	1.4%	5.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 19.0%

$25k–$35k 7.8%

$35k–$50k 25.5%

$50k–$75k 10.5%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	19.0%
$25k–$35k	7.8%
$35k–$50k	25.5%
$50k–$75k	10.5%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$43,352

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.5%

$50k–$100k 26.7%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 15.8%

$300k–$500k 4.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	78.4%
Renter occupied	21.6%
Vacant	6.7%
Single-family detached	97.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.2%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	5.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	17.7%
1990–1999	22.6%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	23.2%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.3%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	31.1%
3 bedrooms	15.2%
4 bedrooms	40.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	95.4%
1 vehicle	3.3%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	1.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Fuel oil	98.0%
Wood	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	80	52.3%
Cohabiting couple	1	0.7%
Male householder, no spouse	41	26.8%
Female householder, no spouse	31	20.3%
Households with children under 18	113	73.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	69	45.1%
Average household size	5.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	52.4%	47.7%
Married	37.8%	35.8%
Separated	2.0%	3.3%
Widowed	4.5%	10.3%
Divorced	3.3%	2.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.5%

Some HS, no diploma 22.9%

HS graduate 46.0%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 0.8%

Bachelor's degree 3.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	67.6%
Bachelor's or higher	3.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	9.2%
Kindergarten	29	11.1%
Elementary school	159	60.9%
High school	49	18.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 58.5%

Education & healthcare 14.9%

Retail trade 13.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Other services 2.9%

Professional & management 2.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Manufacturing 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.2%
Service	23.2%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	4.6%
Production & transportation	25.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	16.2%
Government	83.0%
Self-employed	0.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	50.6%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	48.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	6.6

Poverty

All people 35.2%

Under 18 years 40.1%

18 and over 31.4%

Married-couple families 45.0%

Female-led households 29.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.4%
Retirement income	16.3%
Supplemental Security	11.8%
Cash public assistance	24.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	68.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	27.6%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	13.9%
Arthritis	22.3%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	4.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	40.9%
Binge drinking	20.4%
No physical activity	36.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.4%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	28.5%
Poor mental health	20.2%
Poor physical health	18.3%
No health insurance	21.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.4%
Visited dentist	35.9%
Cholesterol screening	78.2%
Teeth loss	38.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	78.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	8.7%
Public insurance	88.5%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	701	84.8%
Spanish	37	5.3%
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)	827	100.0%
Born in same state	827	100.0%
Born in different state	827	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	18.5%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99641

What city is ZIP code 99641 in?

ZIP code 99641 is primarily assigned to Nunapitchuk, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99641 in?

ZIP code 99641 falls within Bethel County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99641 family-oriented?

44% of residents in ZIP code 99641 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99641?

35% of residents in ZIP code 99641 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 99641?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 99641 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 99641 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 99641 in?

ZIP code 99641 observes the AKST timezone.