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Chefornak, AK
City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99561.
Population
620
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
118
ZIP codes
1
Chefornak and its ZIP codes
Chefornak at a glance
- Chefornak is about 92 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,818 a year, 44% less than the Alaska figure of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,000 (65% below Alaska) and median rent is $825 a month.
Local data for Chefornak, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chefornak, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,818
Poverty rate
25.3%
Median home value
$125,000
Median rent
$825/mo
Homeownership
79.4%
Bachelor's or higher
5.4%
Median age
25.5
Average commute
4.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bethel Census Area. PPP loans are for Chefornak.
Unemployment rate
10.3%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,594
6,225 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,706
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$651M
FY 2026, $34,892 per person
PPP loans
$20.8K
1 loan, 1 job reported
How people get to work
Chefornak, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone0.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other89.6%
- Worked from home2.5%
Average one-way commute: 4.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chefornak, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
65
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
106
2.4% of homes, county
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chefornak, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
35.8%
U.S. 12.8% +23.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.3%
U.S. 11.1% +8.2 pts
ZIP codes in Chefornak
1 in or overlapping Chefornak. Population shown
Cities near Chefornak
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KipnukCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 20.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chefornak, AK in?
- Chefornak is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Chefornak, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Chefornak include 99561.
- What is the population of Chefornak, AK?
- About 620 people live in Chefornak, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chefornak?
- Nearby places include Kipnuk (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023