County ProfileAK
Bethel County
Population: 18,666 · 27 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
18,666
People
Median age
29
Housing
Total households
4,828
Income
Median household income
$73,996
Housing
Total housing units
6,011
Employment
Employment rate
51.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
12.8%
Healthcare
Insured population
88%
County details
Local time 23:00:20(AKT)| Name | Bethel |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 27total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 27 PO Box |
| Area code | 907 |
| Timezone | Alaska Time (AKT) |
| Coordinates | 60.9291413, -160.1526246 |
| Land area | 40,654.9 sq miles(105,295.6 km²) |
Map of Bethel county, Alaska with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Bethel County
Compare the largest cities in Bethel County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel | 6,325 | $117,255 | 1ZIPs |
| Kwethluk | 812 | $51,917 | 1ZIPs |
| Quinhagak | 776 | $50,208 | 1ZIPs |
| Kipnuk | 704 | $45,250 | 1ZIPs |
| Akiachak | 677 | $30,000 | 1ZIPs |
| Toksook Bay | 658 | $57,083 | 1ZIPs |
| Kasigluk | 623 | $60,833 | 1ZIPs |
| Nunapitchuk | 594 | $43,438 | 1ZIPs |
| Aniak | 507 | $93,542 | 1ZIPs |
| Chefornak | 506 | $51,818 | 1ZIPs |
| Kongiganak | 486 | $64,583 | 1ZIPs |
| Tuntutuliak | 469 | $44,583 | 1ZIPs |
| Akiak | 462 | $78,929 | 1ZIPs |
| Tuluksak | 444 | $67,813 | 1ZIPs |
| Tununak | 411 | $54,306 | 1ZIPs |
| Eek | 404 | $45,417 | 1ZIPs |
| Kwigillingok | 380 | $56,250 | 1ZIPs |
| Napakiak | 358 | $27,143 | 1ZIPs |
| Nightmute | 306 | $38,929 | 1ZIPs |
| Lower Kalskag | 278 | $30,500 | 1ZIPs |
| Goodnews Bay | 258 | $26,875 | 1ZIPs |
| Kalskag | 212 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Mekoryuk | 206 | $28,542 | 1ZIPs |
| Sleetmute | 95 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Crooked Creek | 90 | $58,750 | 1ZIPs |
| Platinum | 55 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Red Devil | 22 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Bethel County
Review the most populated postal areas across Bethel County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99559 | Bethel | $113,333 | 7,985 |
| 99621 | Kwethluk | $51,917 | 812 |
| 99655 | Quinhagak | $50,208 | 776 |
| 99614 | Kipnuk | $45,250 | 704 |
| 99557 | Aniak | $74,286 | 698 |
| 99551 | Akiachak | $30,000 | 677 |
| 99637 | Toksook Bay | $57,083 | 658 |
| 99609 | Kasigluk | $60,833 | 623 |
| 99641 | Nunapitchuk | $43,438 | 594 |
| 99561 | Chefornak | $51,818 | 506 |
| 99680 | Tuntutuliak | $44,583 | 469 |
| 99552 | Akiak | $78,929 | 462 |
| 99679 | Tuluksak | $67,813 | 444 |
| 99681 | Tununak | $54,306 | 411 |
| 99578 | Eek | $45,417 | 404 |
| 99622 | Kwigillingok | $56,250 | 380 |
| 99634 | Napakiak | $43,750 | 358 |
| 99690 | Nightmute | $38,929 | 306 |
| 99626 | Lower Kalskag | $30,500 | 278 |
| 99589 | Goodnews Bay | $26,875 | 258 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS