Zip code 99637: Toksook Bay, Alaska

Q: What city is zip code 99637?

99637 is assigned to Toksook Bay, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 99637 in?

99637 is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.

Q: What is the population of 99637?

About 833 people live in 99637, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 99637?

The median household income in 99637 is $57,083.

Q: What zip codes are near 99637?

The closest zip codes to 99637 are 99681, 99690, 99561, 99630, 99614.

Residential delivery areaBethel Census AreaAlaska Time

Population

833

Median household income

$57K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$66K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$750/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

21.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

29 sq mi

29 people/sq mi

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

About 99637

99637 is a rural zip code in Toksook Bay, Alaska (Bethel Census Area), covering 29 sq mi of land. About 833 people live here, or 29 per square mile. The median resident is 21.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $57,083 a year, 29% below the national median of $80,734. 28.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $66,200, or 1.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $750 a month.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 5.6 minutes each way, and 4% 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 office and administrative support; education; 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 99637 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate20.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AK 5.9%39th of 187 in AK
Residents under 1843.1%
99th
U.S. 22% · AK 24.1%16th of 187 in AK
Government workers65.7%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AK 25.9%36th of 187 in AK
Poverty rate28.8%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AK 10.1%34th of 187 in AK
Veterans8.6%
82nd
U.S. 6.2% · AK 10.7%71st of 187 in AK
Uninsured rate10.9%
75th
U.S. 8.4% · AK 11%120th of 187 in AK
Homeownership rate74.9%
66th
U.S. 65.2% · AK 66.8%73rd of 184 in AK
Income inequality (Gini)0.413
30th
U.S. 0.483 · AK 0.43391st of 184 in AK
Rent-burdened renters42.9%
23rd
U.S. 51.1% · AK 44.6%64th of 174 in AK
Median household income$57,083
16th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AK $92,788120th of 176 in AK
Healthcare workers7.1%
16th
U.S. 9.7% · AK 10%66th of 187 in AK
Self-employed workers6.3%
12th
U.S. 10% · AK 9.9%91st of 187 in AK
Residents 65 and older10.2%
9th
U.S. 17.2% · AK 13.8%117th of 187 in AK
Work from home4.2%
5th
U.S. 15.1% · AK 9.7%127th of 187 in AK
Housing vacancy2.3%
5th
U.S. 10.1% · AK 17.6%182nd of 185 in AK
Population density29/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AK 1/sq mi79th of 187 in AK
Median gross rent$750
4th
U.S. $1,413 · AK $1,419121st of 142 in AK
Bachelor's degree or higher11.2%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AK 31.7%116th of 187 in AK
Population833
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AK 735,70679th of 187 in AK
Per capita income$15,463
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AK $46,573163rd of 187 in AK
Median home value$66,200
1st
U.S. $332,700 · AK $352,900152nd of 163 in AK
Median age21.7
1st
U.S. 38.9 · AK 35.8173rd of 187 in AK
Average commute5.6 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AK 19.4 min132nd of 184 in AK
Diversity index4
1st
U.S. 61.4 · AK 62.8180th of 187 in AK
Broadband access70.2%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AK 91.9%154th of 184 in AK
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AK 7.7%140th of 187 in AK
Median earnings per worker$24,732
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AK $54,975166th of 186 in AK
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AK 2.1%92nd of 187 in AK

Measure	99637	Bethel	AK	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AK
Unemployment rateWeakness	20.9%	15.9%	5.9%	5.2%	99th	39th of 187
Residents under 18	43.1%	34.7%	24.1%	22%	99th	16th of 187
Government workers	65.7%	49.7%	25.9%	14.5%	99th	36th of 187
Poverty rateWeakness	28.8%	25.6%	10.1%	12.5%	95th	34th of 187
Veterans	8.6%	6.8%	10.7%	6.2%	82nd	71st of 187
Uninsured rate	10.9%	12%	11%	8.4%	75th	120th of 187
Homeownership rate	74.9%	61.6%	66.8%	65.2%	66th	73rd of 184
Income inequality (Gini)	0.413	0.448	0.433	0.483	30th	91st of 184
Rent-burdened renters	42.9%	22.9%	44.6%	51.1%	23rd	64th of 174
Median household incomeWeakness	$57,083	$73,996	$92,788	$80,734	16th	120th of 176
Healthcare workers	7.1%	8.8%	10%	9.7%	16th	66th of 187
Self-employed workers	6.3%	3.7%	9.9%	10%	12th	91st of 187
Residents 65 and older	10.2%	8.4%	13.8%	17.2%	9th	117th of 187
Work from home	4.2%	7.1%	9.7%	15.1%	5th	127th of 187
Housing vacancy	2.3%	19.7%	17.6%	10.1%	5th	182nd of 185
Population density	29/sq mi	1/sq mi	1/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	79th of 187
Median gross rent	$750	$1,474	$1,419	$1,413	4th	121st of 142
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11.2%	12.8%	31.7%	35.7%	4th	116th of 187
Population	833	18,394	735,706	334,922,499	1st	79th of 187
Per capita incomeWeakness	$15,463	$26,543	$46,573	$44,673	1st	163rd of 187
Median home value	$66,200	$168,100	$352,900	$332,700	1st	152nd of 163
Median age	21.7	29	35.8	38.9	1st	173rd of 187
Average commuteStrength	5.6 min	7.4 min	19.4 min	26.4 min	1st	132nd of 184
Diversity index	4	29.9	62.8	61.4	1st	180th of 187
Broadband accessWeakness	70.2%	84.9%	91.9%	91%	1st	154th of 184
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.8%	7.7%	14.1%	1st	140th of 187
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$24,732	$43,145	$54,975	$49,666	1st	166th of 186
Tech workers	0%	0.4%	2.1%	3.8%	1st	92nd 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

16%

Under 5

27%

5–17

10%

18–24

10%

25–34

35–44

12%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

21.7

Under 18

43.1%

65 and over

10.2%

Race and ethnicity

White2%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American98%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.4%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

97.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

94%

Households

Households: 171
Average household size: 4.9
Family households: 84.8%
Married couples: 66.7%
Living alone: 12.9%
Veterans (of adults): 8.6%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

23%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

22%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

99637

$57,083

Bethel

$73,996

Alaska

$92,788

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$15,463

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

28.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

10.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.413

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

99637

$66,200

Bethel

$168,100

Alaska

$352,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

99637

$750

Bethel

$1,474

Alaska

$1,419

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

91%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 175
Owner-occupied: 74.9%
Vacant: 2.3%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 3.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 42.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 35.7%
Home value to income: 1.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

29%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

67%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

91%

10–19

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

5.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

20.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

59.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

19%

Education

17%

Construction and repair

15%

Cleaning and personal care

10%

Transportation and moving

Management

Healthcare

Food service

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

0.8%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Sales

Industries

Public administration

33%

Education

29%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Retail

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Agriculture and mining

Restaurants and hotels

Information

Construction

Other services

Arts and recreation

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$24,732

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

65.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

23%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	99637	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$28,750	$74,888
Service	$19,375	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,563	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$40,221	$49,199
Production and transportation	$16,250	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

44%

Some college

25%

Associate's

0.8%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 81.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 9.4%
Households with broadband: 70.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 17%
No internet access: 20.5%
Without health insurance: 10.9%
Limited-English households: 1.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Toksook Bay
State: Alaska
County: Bethel Census Area
Center point: 60.5297° N, 165.1066° W
Land area: 29 sq mi
Water area: 33 sq mi
Time zone: Alaska Time (UTC-9, UTC-8 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Toksook Bay100% of zip

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

Zip codes near 99637

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
99681	Tununak, AK	5.4 mi	384	$54,306	—
99690	Nightmute, AK	10 mi	93	$38,929	—
99561	Chefornak, AK	39 mi	620	$51,818	$125,000
99630	Mekoryuk, AK	41 mi	287	$28,542	$91,700
99614	Kipnuk, AK	54 mi	706	$45,250	$51,000
99563	Chevak, AK	71 mi	494	$35,875	$86,200
99604	Hooper Bay, AK	76 mi	903	$49,688	$150,000
99622	Kwigillingok, AK	80 mi	545	$56,250	$108,700
99662	Scammon Bay, AK	92 mi	440	$41,607	—
99632	Mountain Village, AK	119 mi	949	$65,078	$50,400
99658	Saint Marys, AK	124 mi	979	$47,188	$122,900
99666	Nunam Iqua, AK	132 mi	0	—	—

Questions about 99637

What city is zip code 99637?

99637 is assigned to Toksook Bay, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 99637 in?

99637 is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.

What is the population of 99637?

About 833 people live in 99637, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 99637 in?

99637 is in Alaska Time.

What is the median household income in 99637?

The median household income in 99637 is $57,083.

What zip codes are near 99637?

The closest zip codes to 99637 are 99681, 99690, 99561, 99630, 99614.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99637, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.