| City: | Nightmute, Alaska |
| City Alias: | Bethel |
| Borough: | Bethel Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:23:36 AM |
| Population: | 306 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 60.8883, -163.0521 |
| Land Area: | 98.958 sq mi |
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Nightmute is a remote Alaska Native village in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, accessible only by plane or boat. Of the 306 residents, 294 are Alaska Native (96%), making this one of Alaska's most culturally intact Yup'ik communities. The village sits within a vast 3,137 square mile territory along the Bering Sea coast, where traditional subsistence lifestyles continue.
Mail delivery here uses a hybrid system. The community post office provides PO Box services, while one rural carrier route serves the single documented street, Nightmute Rd. This limited addressing infrastructure is typical of Alaska Native villages, where homes are identified by local knowledge rather than formal street systems. General delivery is also available for residents without assigned addresses.
The population is exceptionally young, with a median age of 21.6 years. The 63 households average 4.9 people each, consistent with extended family structures common in Alaska Native communities. There's no seasonal vacancy. These are year-round residents living a subsistence lifestyle.
The village has minimal commercial infrastructure, with just 3 business establishments employing 15 people. Most workers are in public administration (10 workers) or transportation and warehousing (9 workers), likely supporting the village corporation and regional transportation networks. The median household income of $61,071 is supplemented by subsistence hunting, fishing, and gathering. Only 4.5% of residents were born outside the United States, and there are no veterans in the community.
Mail can be addressed to either:
General delivery is available for residents without specific addresses.
Only one street is documented in USPS records, reflecting minimal formal addressing infrastructure in this Alaska Native village.
ZIP Code 99690 has 306 residents and 63 households (average 4.86 persons per household). The median age is 21.6 years, significantly younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.3% male and 48.7% 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 (96.1%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (2.6%, 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: | 306Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 93Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $38,929Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 63Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.86Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.26Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 336 | 343 | 331 | 281 | 259 | 233 | 212 | 189 | 175 | 150 | 145 | 70 | 67 | 93 |
| Decennial Census | 280 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 306 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 21.6
Male Median Age: 22.1
Female Median Age: 18.6
| 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 | 15 | 24 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 20 | 18 | 24 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 35 | 42 | 40 | 31 | 29 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| White: | 8 | 2.65% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 294 | 97.35% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 302 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 157 | 51.31% | 22.1 years |
| Females: | 149 | 48.69% | 18.6 years |
| Total: | 306 | 100% | 21.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 93 | 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: | 93 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 93 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $38,929, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is down $12,321 (24.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,509. Family households earn a median of $38,929 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $38,929). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 58.3%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 25.7%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (42.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,250 | $59,063 | $53,750 | $48,125 | $39,375 | $44,375 | $45,000 | $46,875 | $48,438 | $48,333 | $52,292 | $58,750 | $61,071 | $38,929 |
| Median Family Income | $55,357 | $59,250 | $58,125 | $51,250 | $39,375 | $44,375 | $45,250 | $47,813 | $48,125 | $48,333 | $51,667 | $58,333 | $56,250 | $38,929 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,667 | $11,875 | $11,250 | $11,875 | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $25,000 | $30,000 | $28,750 | $20,000 | $28,750 | $33,750 | $30,000 | $30,000 | $26,563 | $26,563 | $28,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $29,375 | $24,375 | $26,250 | $28,125 | $26,250 | $23,125 | $0 | $26,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 26 | 43.33% |
| Unemployed: | 9 | 15.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 25 | 41.67% |
| Total: | 60 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 6 | 23.08% |
| Service: | 11 | 42.31% |
| Sales and Office: | 6 | 23.08% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 3 | 11.54% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 26 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $162,500 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $57,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $538 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $162,500 | $162,500 | $122,900 | $120,300 | $92,500 | $73,800 | $75,000 | $74,200 | $57,500 | $73,800 | $72,500 | $9,999 | $9,999 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $538 | $613 | $625 | $625 | $613 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 7 | 38.89% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 11 | 61.11% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 18 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 18 | 78.26% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 5 | 21.74% |
| Total Housing Units: | 23 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 23 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 23 | 100% |
In 2024, 6.40% 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 70.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 50.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), down 10.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 15.60 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (60.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 14 | 29.79% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 30 | 63.83% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3 | 6.38% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 47 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 33 | 70.21% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 3 | 6.38% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 93 | 100.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 93 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 93 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 10.3% | 13.6% | 21.8% | 17.8% | 26.7% | 23.1% | 29.7% | 27.3% | 15.6% | 15.4% | 23.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 50.0% |
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: | 3 | 10.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 6 | 20.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 18 | 60.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3 | 10.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 30 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 9 | 30.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 27 | 90.00% |
ZIP Code 99690 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 0Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99690 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 99690. It covers 98.958 sq mi of land and a water area of 5.434 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: | 98.958 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 5.434 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: | 0253930Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Nightmute city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99690 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.