ZIP code 99561: Chefornak, AK
99561 is a ZIP code in Chefornak, Alaska, mainly in Bethel Census Area. About 620 people live here.
- Population
- 620
- Median household income
- $51,818
- Typical home value
- $125,000ACS median value
- Median rent
- $825gross, per month
- Median age
- 25.5
- Homeowners
- 79.4%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 99561 details
| City | Chefornak |
|---|---|
| State | Alaska |
| County | Bethel Census Area |
| Metro area | Not in a metro or micro area |
| Time zone | Alaska Time (UTC−9), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 5.2 sq mi, plus 0.8 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 118 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.4% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 4.6 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 60.15194, -164.25207 |
ZIP codes near 99561
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99614 | Kipnuk, AK | 16.0 mi | 706 |
| 99690 | Nightmute, AK | 29.3 mi | 93 |
| 99637 | Toksook Bay, AK | 39.2 mi | 833 |
| 99622 | Kwigillingok, AK | 41.7 mi | 545 |
| 99681 | Tununak, AK | 43.4 mi | 384 |
| 99545 | Kongiganak, AK | 48.7 mi | — |
| 99680 | Tuntutuliak, AK | 56.0 mi | 514 |
| 99630 | Mekoryuk, AK | 70.7 mi | 287 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 99561?
A typical home in ZIP code 99561 is worth about $125,000 (ACS median value). The median household here earns $51,818 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Alaska average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 99561
What city is ZIP code 99561?
ZIP code 99561 is in Chefornak, AK, in Bethel Census Area.
What county is ZIP code 99561 in?
99561 is mainly in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of ZIP code 99561?
About 620 people live in ZIP code 99561, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 99561 in?
99561 is in Alaska Time (UTC−9). It observes daylight saving time.