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Bethel County
Tununak, AK
99681
99681 ZIP Code — Tununak, AK
Bethel County, Alaska
ZIP code 99681 is located in
Tununak ,
Alaska ,
within Bethel County .
It covers approximately 60.71 square miles and serves a population of
450 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone,
served by area code 907 .
About ZIP code 99681
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $38,750. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 62% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 9 minutes is near the national average.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (40%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 99681 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
450
Population density
7 / sq mi
State FIPS
02
County FIPS
050
Geography
Land area
60.71 sq mi
Water area
0.23 sq mi
Latitude
60.6138
Longitude
-164.7190
Timezone
Alaska (AKT)
Area code
907
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.5%
45.6%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
27.0%
28.5%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
9.5%
20.2%
28.9%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.7%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$38,750
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 178 39.6% 18 and over 272 60.4% 65 and over 14 3.1% Median age 23.7 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
93.8%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 424 93.8% Two or more races 22 4.9% Asian 4 0.9% Hispanic or Latino 2 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.5%
45.6%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
27.0%
28.5%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
9.5%
20.2%
28.9%
Over $200k
0.0%
5.7%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.7% $15k–$25k 14.8% $25k–$35k 18.5% $35k–$50k 23.5% $50k–$75k 13.6% $75k–$100k 7.4% $100k–$150k 9.9% $150k–$200k 4.9% $200k+ 3.7% Median income $38,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 67.9% Renter occupied 32.1% Vacant 8.0% Single-family detached 95.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 4.3 Avg household size (owned) 6.16
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 25.0% 1990–1999 11.4% 1980–1989 20.5% 1970–1979 30.7% 1960–1969 6.8% 1950–1959 5.7% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 8.0% 1 bedroom 12.5% 2 bedrooms 25.0% 3 bedrooms 28.4% 4 bedrooms 26.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 100.0% 1 vehicle 0.0% 2 vehicles 0.0% 3 or more 0.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 3.7% Fuel oil 96.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 29 35.8% Cohabiting couple 6 7.4% Male householder, no spouse 24 29.6% Female householder, no spouse 22 27.2% Households with children under 18 63 77.8% Households with seniors (65+) 9 11.1% Average household size 5.56
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 63.8% 61.5% Married 25.2% 26.2% Separated 5.5% 2.3% Widowed 3.7% 6.2% Divorced 1.8% 3.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
26.8%
Graduate / professional
1.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.6% Bachelor's or higher 1.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 11 8.4% Kindergarten 25 19.1% Elementary school 64 48.9% High school 26 19.8% College / grad school 5 3.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
38.0%
Public administration
14.6%
Professional & management
5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.4% Service 23.4% Sales & office 26.3% Natural resources & construction 15.3% Production & transportation 3.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 46.0% Government 54.0% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 0.0% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 32.1% Work from home 0.0% Other means 67.9% Avg commute (minutes) 9.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
31.0%
Female-led households
27.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 7.4% Retirement income 3.7% Supplemental Security 7.4% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 61.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.9% High blood pressure 40.7% High cholesterol 30.3% Diabetes 16.8% Heart disease 10.1% Stroke 6.6% Asthma 13.3% Arthritis 25.0% Kidney disease 4.6% Pulmonary disease 12.3% Cancer 5.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 40.1% Binge drinking 19.5% No physical activity 37.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.8% Depression 19.8% Fair or poor health 30.0% Poor mental health 18.8% Poor physical health 19.3% No health insurance 21.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 67.5% Visited dentist 36.0% Cholesterol screening 80.2% Teeth loss 40.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 7 2.6%
Disability % Any disability 14.2% Under 18 4.5% 18–64 years 18.2% 65 and over 64.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 10.7% Public insurance 72.0% No insurance 20.4% Uninsured under 19 5.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 379 84.2% Spanish 8 2.1% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 3 0.8%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 446 99.1% Born in same state 446 99.1% Born in different state 446 99.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 4 0.9% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 18.0% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99681
What city is ZIP code 99681 in?
ZIP code 99681 is primarily assigned to Tununak, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99681 in?
ZIP code 99681 falls within Bethel County, Alaska.
Is ZIP code 99681 family-oriented?
40% of residents in ZIP code 99681 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99681?
35% of residents in ZIP code 99681 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 99681?
Health data for ZIP code 99681 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (40%) compared to national benchmarks.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 99681?
The median household income in ZIP code 99681 is $38,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 99681 in?
ZIP code 99681 observes the AKST timezone.
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