| City: | Napakiak, Alaska |
| Borough: | Bethel Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:22:58 AM |
| Population: | 358 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 60.6871, -161.7524 |
| Land Area: | 5.213 sq mi |
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Of the 358 residents, 325 are Alaska Native (91%). Extended families share homes here, with 3.5 people per household compared to the national average of 2.5. That's typical for Yup'ik communities, where multi-generational households are the norm. The median age is 26, younger than most of Alaska.
Maraq Road is the only street with ZIP+4 records, serving as the single carrier route. Rural Route 1 handles deliveries to the handful of addresses that qualify, while most residents collect mail directly from their boxes. The post office also serves the Postmaster building, the only named structure in the ZIP+4 database.
The community's geographic isolation shapes everything about mail service. With no road connection to other towns and river access limited by ice half the year, the post office becomes a gathering point. Median household income sits at $36,250, well below Alaska's average, but homes are valued at $31,900. Seven businesses employ 40 people in this village of under 400.
This is classified as a true PO Box Only zone because there's no alternative. The 94% PO Box adoption rate reflects necessity, not preference. When the nearest town with street delivery requires a plane or boat, collecting mail from a box at the village post office is the only option.
Maraq Road represents the entire street delivery infrastructure in Napakiak. The single street with ZIP+4 records reflects the minimal road network in this river delta village, where most transportation occurs by boat or plane rather than by car.
ZIP Code 99634 has 358 residents and 103 households (average 3.48 persons per household). The median age is 26.0 years, significantly younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.1% male and 48.9% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (90.8%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (3.9%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, 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%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 358Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 692Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 68.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $43,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 103Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.48Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.84Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 358 | 340 | 364 | 365 | 352 | 404 | 389 | 392 | 400 | 746 | 724 | 843 | 737 | 692 |
| Decennial Census | 354 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 358 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 26
Male Median Age: 32.3
Female Median Age: 24.3
| 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 | 16 | 14 | 21 | 9 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 21 | 22 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 37 | 36 | 33 | 28 | 34 | 29 | 24 | 20 | 14 | 22 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| White: | 14 | 4.09% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.58% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.29% |
| American Indian: | 325 | 95.03% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 342 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 183 | 51.12% | 32.3 years |
| Females: | 175 | 48.88% | 24.3 years |
| Total: | 358 | 100% | 26.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 692 | 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: | 692 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 692 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $43,750, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $9,687 (28.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,409. Family households earn a median of $47,031 versus $27,083 for nonfamily households (a difference of $19,948). By gender, male median income is $68,333 and female is $85,938, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $17,605 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 49.3%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 36.8%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (36.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $34,063 | $38,750 | $31,875 | $27,188 | $24,167 | $30,625 | $28,750 | $26,607 | $25,341 | $28,929 | $24,531 | $27,500 | $36,250 | $43,750 |
| Median Family Income | $36,750 | $47,875 | $38,750 | $30,000 | $25,625 | $32,500 | $29,375 | $25,938 | $26,528 | $34,167 | $25,625 | $32,500 | $39,688 | $47,031 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $10,625 | $15,250 | $13,750 | $14,167 | $12,917 | $13,125 | $12,222 | $11,964 | $15,000 | $18,750 | $22,500 | $23,750 | $21,667 | $27,083 |
| Median Male Income | $25,625 | $46,563 | $33,750 | $42,500 | $38,750 | $41,250 | $28,750 | $26,667 | $27,188 | $31,250 | $28,750 | $36,500 | $0 | $68,333 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $30,625 | $28,125 | $30,417 | $30,893 | $30,625 | $33,750 | $48,125 | $50,313 | $0 | $58,750 | $0 | $85,938 |
| Employed: | 141 | 31.19% |
| Unemployed: | 82 | 18.14% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 229 | 50.66% |
| Total: | 452 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 13 | 9.22% |
| Service: | 43 | 30.50% |
| Sales and Office: | 26 | 18.44% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 8 | 5.67% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 51 | 36.17% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 141 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $137,500 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $35,600. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $433 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $440. Of occupied housing, owners make up 49.38% (26.58% with a mortgage, 73.42% free-and-clear) and renters 50.63% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.19%, which is markedly below 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 | $137,500 | $145,300 | $143,800 | $131,300 | $79,400 | $71,700 | $51,500 | $52,700 | $35,600 | $31,300 | $25,800 | $30,800 | $31,900 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 28 | 34.57% |
| $500 to $999: | 1 | 1.23% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3 | 3.70% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 24 | 29.63% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 25 | 30.86% |
| Total: | 81 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $433 | $442 | $417 | $442 | $460 | $400 | $431 | $488 | $440 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 21 | 13.13% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 58 | 36.25% |
| Renter Occupied: | 81 | 50.63% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 160 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 160 | 95.81% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 7 | 4.19% |
| Total Housing Units: | 167 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 115 | 68.86% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 52 | 31.14% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 167 | 100% |
In 2024, 2.30% 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 69.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 3.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 89.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 38.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 3.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.70 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (55.04%). College enrollment is 1.08%, 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: | 21 | 6.77% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 74 | 23.87% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 175 | 56.45% |
| Some college, no degree: | 28 | 9.03% |
| Associate's degree: | 5 | 1.61% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4 | 1.29% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3 | 0.97% |
| Total: | 310 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 215 | 69.35% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 7 | 2.26% |
| Private Insurance: | 26 | 3.70% |
| Public Insurance: | 617 | 87.77% |
| No Insurance: | 60 | 8.53% |
| Total: | 703 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 643 | 91.47% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 39.7% | 34.8% | 41.9% | 47.3% | 52.2% | 40.2% | 37.1% | 40.9% | 40.7% | 43.7% | 51.0% | 46.6% | 43.4% | 38.8% |
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: | 15 | 5.40% |
| Kindergarten: | 3 | 1.08% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 153 | 55.04% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 104 | 37.41% |
| College or graduate school: | 3 | 1.08% |
| Total: | 278 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 18 | 6.47% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 260 | 93.53% |
ZIP Code 99634 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 40 people with an annual payroll of $1,011,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 98Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $212,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,011,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 40Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99634 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 99634. It covers 5.213 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.223 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: | 5.213 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.223 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: | 0252390Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Napakiak city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99634 is in the Lower Kuskokwim School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 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.