| City: | Kipnuk, Alaska |
| Borough: | Bethel Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:22:47 AM |
| Population: | 704 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 59.9338, -164.0704 |
| Land Area: | 20.264 sq mi |
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The post office maintains boxes for 84% of households, a rate that reflects geographic necessity rather than preference. With only one street named in the ZIP+4 database (Kipnuk Way), the rural carrier route reaches homes scattered across tundra terrain where traditional street addressing doesn't exist. The area spans 20 square miles of land and less than half a square mile of water, creating vast distances between delivery points.
This is a true PO Box Only zone, meaning residents have no alternative delivery method. The median household income of $55,417 supports 181 occupied housing units, with a household size averaging 3.9 people—typical of extended Alaska Native families. The median age of 25.9 reflects a young population, with 22 residents under 5 and 49 residents aged 10-14.
The postal facility processes mail for 58 employees working at 5 businesses, though the post office primarily serves residential customers. Six businesses operate with PO Box addresses, and the ZIP+4 system includes one named building: the Postmaster's office. The rural carrier route designation indicates delivery methods adapted to Alaska's roadless communities, where mail reaches homes via snow machine in winter and ATV in summer.
With only one street name in postal records, Kipnuk represents Alaska's roadless village infrastructure where traditional addressing gives way to PO Box-based mail delivery. The single named street reflects a community where homes are identified by location rather than numbered addresses, typical of remote Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta villages.
ZIP Code 99614 has 704 residents and 181 households (average 3.89 persons per household). The median age is 25.9 years, significantly younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.6% male and 47.4% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (96.9%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (2.1%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (15.2%) and national averages (1.1%).
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| 2020 Population: | 704Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 706Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 34.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $45,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 181Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $51,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.89Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.70Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 553 | 626 | 644 | 700 | 686 | 682 | 659 | 613 | 511 | 360 | 467 | 572 | 488 | 706 |
| Decennial Census | 639 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 704 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 25.9
Male Median Age: 27.4
Female Median Age: 25
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 22 | 28 | 49 | 44 | 31 | 26 | 31 | 19 | 10 | 17 | 19 | 29 | 15 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Female | 27 | 42 | 32 | 37 | 29 | 26 | 20 | 19 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 19 | 24 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 6 |
| Total | 49 | 70 | 81 | 81 | 60 | 52 | 51 | 38 | 20 | 23 | 32 | 48 | 39 | 31 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 6 |
| White: | 15 | 2.14% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.29% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 0.29% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 682 | 97.29% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 701 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 370 | 52.56% | 27.4 years |
| Females: | 334 | 47.44% | 25.0 years |
| Total: | 704 | 100% | 25.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 706 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 706 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 706 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $45,250, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $8,687 (23.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,214. Family households earn a median of $46,500 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $46,500). By gender, male median income is $40,313 and female is $53,125, which is lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $12,812 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 48.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 30.7%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (24.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $36,563 | $37,083 | $35,375 | $36,563 | $34,583 | $34,250 | $34,318 | $36,250 | $38,036 | $36,563 | $35,357 | $43,750 | $55,417 | $45,250 |
| Median Family Income | $46,250 | $50,833 | $42,500 | $41,071 | $40,938 | $39,250 | $36,429 | $39,167 | $40,833 | $40,781 | $40,227 | $60,278 | $64,375 | $46,500 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $16,250 | $13,125 | $10,750 | $12,250 | $13,750 | $12,188 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,750 | $15,000 | $15,000 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $31,563 | $28,750 | $28,125 | $27,500 | $28,750 | $0 | $36,875 | $38,125 | $33,750 | $30,000 | $27,188 | $26,719 | $28,438 | $40,313 |
| Median Female Income | $31,563 | $31,111 | $30,469 | $26,667 | $27,083 | $27,500 | $29,583 | $29,000 | $30,000 | $35,625 | $32,083 | $41,000 | $43,333 | $53,125 |
| Employed: | 151 | 33.26% |
| Unemployed: | 67 | 14.76% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 236 | 51.98% |
| Total: | 454 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 35 | 23.18% |
| Service: | 37 | 24.50% |
| Sales and Office: | 29 | 19.21% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 19 | 12.58% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 31 | 20.53% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 151 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $51,000, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $25,300 (33.16%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,200. The median gross rent is $838, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is down $70 (7.71%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $838. Of occupied housing, owners make up 78.53% (15.63% with a mortgage, 84.38% free-and-clear) and renters 21.47% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.32%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $76,300 | $92,500 | $122,200 | $122,200 | $92,500 | $95,000 | $85,000 | $69,300 | $58,200 | $57,500 | $48,300 | $43,300 | $33,100 | $51,000 |
| Less than $500: | 7 | 20.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 7 | 20.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 5 | 14.29% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 4 | 11.43% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 12 | 34.29% |
| Total: | 35 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $908 | $910 | $920 | $538 | $525 | $531 | $563 | $463 | $0 | $0 | $308 | $425 | $556 | $838 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 20 | 12.27% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 108 | 66.26% |
| Renter Occupied: | 35 | 21.47% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 163 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 163 | 93.68% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 11 | 6.32% |
| Total Housing Units: | 174 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 161 | 92.53% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 13 | 7.47% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 174 | 100% |
In 2024, 3.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 84.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 10.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 6.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 85.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 49.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 10.50 percentage points since 2011. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.53%). College enrollment is 1.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 16 | 4.40% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 42 | 11.54% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 228 | 62.64% |
| Some college, no degree: | 59 | 16.21% |
| Associate's degree: | 6 | 1.65% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8 | 2.20% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5 | 1.37% |
| Total: | 364 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 306 | 84.07% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 13 | 3.57% |
| Private Insurance: | 44 | 6.08% |
| Public Insurance: | 605 | 83.56% |
| No Insurance: | 75 | 10.36% |
| Total: | 724 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 649 | 89.64% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 21.1% | 15.4% | 19.6% | 28.2% | 29.5% | 34.5% | 35.8% | 34.8% | 31.6% | 29.1% | 36.0% | 33.3% | 31.6% | 49.3% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 18 | 8.41% |
| Kindergarten: | 31 | 14.49% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 106 | 49.53% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 56 | 26.17% |
| College or graduate school: | 3 | 1.40% |
| Total: | 214 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 49 | 22.90% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 193 | 90.19% |
ZIP Code 99614 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 58 people with an annual payroll of $1,426,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 150Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $302,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,426,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 58Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99614 is located in Bethel Borough, Alaska, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Alaska's 0th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 99614. It covers 20.264 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.308 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 20.264 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.308 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 00Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 571951.26 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0239740Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Kipnuk CDP; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99614 is in the Lower Kuskokwim School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 0 private school(s).
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.