99637 ZIP Code — Toksook Bay, AK

Bethel County, Alaska

ZIP code 99637 is located in Toksook Bay, Alaska, within Bethel County. It covers approximately 28.71 square miles and serves a population of 914 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99637

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 $86,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,167. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 62% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% 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 11% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 99637 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.

914

population

28.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99637 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99637

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99637. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Toksook Bay	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	914
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	050

Geography
Land area	28.71 sq mi
Water area	33.05 sq mi
Latitude	60.7923
Longitude	-161.7555
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	62.2%	45.6%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	18.0%	28.5%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	20.2%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

914

Population

People per sq mi

24.3

Median age

$49,167

Median household income

$15,550

Per capita income

$86,900

Median home value

$700

Median monthly rent

76.1%

Home ownership

27.5%

Poverty rate

18.8%

Unemployment

152

Housing units

11.0%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	366	40.0%
18 and over	548	60.0%
65 and over	98	10.7%
Median age	24.3 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 96.2%

Two or more races 2.3%

White 1.3%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	879	96.2%
Two or more races	21	2.3%
White	12	1.3%
Black or African American	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.2%	45.6%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	18.0%	28.5%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	19.8%	20.2%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 25.0%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	25.0%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$49,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.3%

$50k–$100k 30.7%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k–$300k 12.1%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,900
Median rent / month	$700
Owner occupied	76.1%
Renter occupied	23.9%
Vacant	6.1%
Single-family detached	89.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.9
Avg household size (owned)	5.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	14.8%
1990–1999	16.3%
1980–1989	16.8%
1970–1979	36.2%
1960–1969	13.8%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	1.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	10.7%
2 bedrooms	20.9%
3 bedrooms	50.5%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	96.7%
1 vehicle	3.3%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	1.1%
Fuel oil	97.3%
Wood	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	131	71.2%
Cohabiting couple	14	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	20	10.9%
Female householder, no spouse	19	10.3%
Households with children under 18	131	71.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	52	28.3%
Average household size	4.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	55.1%	35.8%
Married	40.4%	48.3%
Separated	3.5%	9.5%
Widowed	1.0%	5.4%
Divorced	0.0%	1.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 42.2%

Some college, no degree 25.4%

Associate's degree 1.5%

Bachelor's degree 2.4%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.1%
Bachelor's or higher	11.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	14.6%
Kindergarten	37	12.0%
Elementary school	103	33.3%
High school	119	38.5%
College / grad school	5	1.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 48.1%

Public administration 28.7%

Retail trade 6.0%

Professional & management 3.7%

Other services 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.6%

Construction 2.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	8.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	39.9%
Government	56.0%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	28.9%
Work from home	0.8%
Other means	70.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	4.9

Poverty

All people 27.5%

Under 18 years 35.0%

18 and over 22.4%

Married-couple families 21.4%

Female-led households 42.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.0%
Retirement income	11.4%
Supplemental Security	9.8%
Cash public assistance	19.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	62.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	37.9%
High cholesterol	28.2%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	5.9%
Asthma	13.6%
Arthritis	23.2%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	4.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	39.9%
Binge drinking	19.9%
No physical activity	37.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	28.7%
Poor mental health	19.5%
Poor physical health	18.3%
No health insurance	21.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.7%
Visited dentist	36.3%
Cholesterol screening	78.8%
Teeth loss	40.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	43	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.3%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	11.2%
Public insurance	81.0%
No insurance	12.3%
Uninsured under 19	6.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	761	83.3%
Spanish	24	3.2%
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)	914	100.0%
Born in same state	914	100.0%
Born in different state	900	98.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	20.1%
Internet access	96.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99637

What city is ZIP code 99637 in?

ZIP code 99637 is primarily assigned to Toksook Bay, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99637 in?

ZIP code 99637 falls within Bethel County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99637 family-oriented?

40% of residents in ZIP code 99637 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99637?

28% of residents in ZIP code 99637 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 99637?

11% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 99637?

The median home value in ZIP code 99637 is $86,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 99637 in?

ZIP code 99637 observes the AKST timezone.