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Kipnuk, AK
Census-designated place in Bethel Census Area, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99614.
Population
706
Land area
20.3sq mi
People per sq mi
35
ZIP codes
1
Kipnuk and its ZIP codes
Kipnuk at a glance
- Kipnuk is about 27 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,250 a year, 51% less than the Alaska figure of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $51,000 (86% below Alaska) and median rent is $838 a month.
Local data for Kipnuk, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kipnuk, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,250
Poverty rate
48.3%
Median home value
$51,000
Median rent
$838/mo
Homeownership
78.5%
Bachelor's or higher
3.6%
Median age
25.7
Average commute
4.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Albanian Americans (2).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bethel Census Area. PPP loans are for Kipnuk.
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
How people get to work
Kipnuk, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone0.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked33.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other66.7%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 4.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kipnuk, 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 Kipnuk, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
36.5%
U.S. 12.8% +23.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.3%
U.S. 11.1% +7.2 pts
ZIP codes in Kipnuk
1 in or overlapping Kipnuk. Population shown
Cities near Kipnuk
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChefornakCity | 17 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kipnuk, AK in?
- Kipnuk is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Kipnuk, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kipnuk include 99614.
- What is the population of Kipnuk, AK?
- About 706 people live in Kipnuk, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kipnuk?
- Nearby places include Chefornak (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023