Zip code 99614: Kipnuk, Alaska

Q: What city is zip code 99614?

99614 is assigned to Kipnuk, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 99614 in?

99614 is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.

Q: What is the population of 99614?

About 706 people live in 99614, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 99614?

The median household income in 99614 is $45,250.

Q: What zip codes are near 99614?

The closest zip codes to 99614 are 99561, 99622, 99545, 99690, 99637.

Residential delivery areaBethel Census AreaAlaska Time

Population

706

Median household income

$45K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$51K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$838/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

25.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

20 sq mi

35 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 99614

99614 is a rural zip code in Kipnuk, Alaska (Bethel Census Area), covering 20 sq mi of land. About 706 people live here, or 35 per square mile. The median resident is 25.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $45,250 a year, 44% below the national median of $80,734. 48.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $51,000, or 1.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 79% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $838 a month.

4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 4.8 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home; taxis, motorcycles and other modes are the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; cleaning and personal care; and construction and repair. 94% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another language, such as Arabic or a Native American language.

How 99614 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate48.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AK 10.1%9th of 187 in AK
Unemployment rate30.7%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AK 5.9%9th of 187 in AK
Residents under 1839%
99th
U.S. 22% · AK 24.1%40th of 187 in AK
Government workers49.7%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AK 25.9%71st of 187 in AK
Homeownership rate78.5%
75th
U.S. 65.2% · AK 66.8%58th of 184 in AK
Income inequality (Gini)0.468
75th
U.S. 0.483 · AK 0.43331st of 184 in AK
Uninsured rate10.6%
74th
U.S. 8.4% · AK 11%123rd of 187 in AK
Veterans5.6%
47th
U.S. 6.2% · AK 10.7%118th of 187 in AK
Housing vacancy6.3%
47th
U.S. 10.1% · AK 17.6%166th of 185 in AK
Broadband access85.3%
13th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AK 91.9%98th of 184 in AK
Diversity index18.1
11th
U.S. 61.4 · AK 62.8136th of 187 in AK
Median gross rent$838
9th
U.S. $1,413 · AK $1,419107th of 142 in AK
Median household income$45,250
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AK $92,788151st of 176 in AK
Population density35/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AK 1/sq mi73rd of 187 in AK
Rent-burdened renters30.4%
5th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AK 44.6%99th of 174 in AK
Median age25.7
2nd
U.S. 38.9 · AK 35.8154th of 187 in AK
Residents 65 and older7.1%
2nd
U.S. 17.2% · AK 13.8%145th of 187 in AK
Population706
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AK 735,70692nd of 187 in AK
Per capita income$10,845
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AK $46,573185th of 187 in AK
Median home value$51,000
1st
U.S. $332,700 · AK $352,900157th of 163 in AK
Bachelor's degree or higher3.6%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AK 31.7%159th of 187 in AK
Average commute4.8 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AK 19.4 min156th of 184 in AK
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AK 9.7%166th of 187 in AK
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AK 7.7%135th of 187 in AK
Median earnings per worker$22,159
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AK $54,975174th of 186 in AK
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AK 2.1%86th of 187 in AK
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AK 10%158th of 187 in AK
Self-employed workers2.6%
1st
U.S. 10% · AK 9.9%118th of 187 in AK

Measure	99614	Bethel	AK	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AK
Poverty rateWeakness	48.3%	25.6%	10.1%	12.5%	99th	9th of 187
Unemployment rateWeakness	30.7%	15.9%	5.9%	5.2%	99th	9th of 187
Residents under 18	39%	34.7%	24.1%	22%	99th	40th of 187
Government workers	49.7%	49.7%	25.9%	14.5%	99th	71st of 187
Homeownership rate	78.5%	61.6%	66.8%	65.2%	75th	58th of 184
Income inequality (Gini)	0.468	0.448	0.433	0.483	75th	31st of 184
Uninsured rate	10.6%	12%	11%	8.4%	74th	123rd of 187
Veterans	5.6%	6.8%	10.7%	6.2%	47th	118th of 187
Housing vacancy	6.3%	19.7%	17.6%	10.1%	47th	166th of 185
Broadband accessWeakness	85.3%	84.9%	91.9%	91%	13th	98th of 184
Diversity index	18.1	29.9	62.8	61.4	11th	136th of 187
Median gross rent	$838	$1,474	$1,419	$1,413	9th	107th of 142
Median household incomeWeakness	$45,250	$73,996	$92,788	$80,734	6th	151st of 176
Population density	35/sq mi	1/sq mi	1/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	73rd of 187
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	30.4%	22.9%	44.6%	51.1%	5th	99th of 174
Median age	25.7	29	35.8	38.9	2nd	154th of 187
Residents 65 and older	7.1%	8.4%	13.8%	17.2%	2nd	145th of 187
Population	706	18,394	735,706	334,922,499	1st	92nd of 187
Per capita incomeWeakness	$10,845	$26,543	$46,573	$44,673	1st	185th of 187
Median home value	$51,000	$168,100	$352,900	$332,700	1st	157th of 163
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	3.6%	12.8%	31.7%	35.7%	1st	159th of 187
Average commuteStrength	4.8 min	7.4 min	19.4 min	26.4 min	1st	156th of 184
Work from home	0%	7.1%	9.7%	15.1%	1st	166th of 187
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.8%	7.7%	14.1%	1st	135th of 187
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$22,159	$43,145	$54,975	$49,666	1st	174th of 186
Tech workers	0%	0.4%	2.1%	3.8%	1st	86th of 187
Healthcare workers	0%	8.8%	10%	9.7%	1st	158th of 187
Self-employed workers	2.6%	3.7%	9.9%	10%	1st	118th of 187

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

12%

Under 5

27%

5–17

18–24

16%

25–34

35–44

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

25.7

Under 18

39%

65 and over

7.1%

Race and ethnicity

White0.7%
Black0.7%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American90%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial8%

Diversity index

18.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

98.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

94%

Households

Households: 163
Average household size: 4.3
Family households: 83.4%
Married couples: 55.8%
Living alone: 16.6%
Veterans (of adults): 5.6%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

42%

$25–50k

13%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

99614

$45,250

Bethel

$73,996

Alaska

$92,788

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$10,845

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

48.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

3.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.468

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

99614

$51,000

Bethel

$168,100

Alaska

$352,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

99614

$838

Bethel

$1,474

Alaska

$1,419

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

93%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 174
Owner-occupied: 78.5%
Vacant: 6.3%
Median year built: 1991
Median rooms: 4.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 30.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 17.4%
Home value to income: 1.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

33%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

67%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

86%

10–19

14%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

4.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

30.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

48%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

18%

Cleaning and personal care

13%

Construction and repair

13%

Education

12%

Sales

12%

Police and fire

Management

Office and admin

Production

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Food service

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Public administration

25%

Retail

22%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Education

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Information

Agriculture and mining

Manufacturing

Other services

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$22,159

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

2.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

49.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

26.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	99614	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$36,250	$74,888
Service	$14,375	$26,804
Sales and office	$28,750	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$7,083	$49,199
Production and transportation	$18,250	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

16%

High school

63%

Some college

16%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.4%
Households with broadband: 85.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 33.1%
No internet access: 12.3%
Without health insurance: 10.6%
Limited-English households: 5.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Kipnuk
State: Alaska
County: Bethel Census Area
Center point: 59.9340° N, 164.0928° W
Land area: 20 sq mi
Water area: 0.3 sq mi
Time zone: Alaska Time (UTC-9, UTC-8 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Kipnuk (unincorporated)100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 99614

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
99561	Chefornak, AK	16 mi	620	$51,818	$125,000
99622	Kwigillingok, AK	32 mi	545	$56,250	$108,700
99545	Kongiganak, AK · PO box	42 mi	—	—	—
99690	Nightmute, AK	45 mi	93	$38,929	—
99637	Toksook Bay, AK	54 mi	833	$57,083	$66,200
99680	Tuntutuliak, AK	57 mi	514	$44,583	—
99681	Tununak, AK	59 mi	384	$54,306	—
99578	Eek, AK	73 mi	174	$45,417	$123,200
99630	Mekoryuk, AK	81 mi	287	$28,542	$91,700
99609	Kasigluk, AK	83 mi	698	$60,833	$63,500
99641	Nunapitchuk, AK	86 mi	618	$43,438	$90,700
99634	Napakiak, AK	88 mi	692	$43,750	—

Questions about 99614

What city is zip code 99614?

99614 is assigned to Kipnuk, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 99614 in?

99614 is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.

What is the population of 99614?

About 706 people live in 99614, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 99614 in?

99614 is in Alaska Time.

What is the median household income in 99614?

The median household income in 99614 is $45,250.

What zip codes are near 99614?

The closest zip codes to 99614 are 99561, 99622, 99545, 99690, 99637.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99614, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.