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Kwethluk, AK
City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99621.
Population
975
Land area
10.1sq mi
People per sq mi
96
ZIP codes
1
Kwethluk and its ZIP codes
Kwethluk at a glance
- Kwethluk is about 75 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,917 a year, 44% less than the Alaska figure of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $86,700 (75% below Alaska) and median rent is $725 a month.
Local data for Kwethluk, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kwethluk, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,917
Poverty rate
30.9%
Median home value
$86,700
Median rent
$725/mo
Homeownership
73.9%
Bachelor's or higher
5.1%
Median age
24.1
Average commute
5.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5), Filipino Americans (4), Irish Americans (4).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bethel Census Area. PPP loans are for Kwethluk.
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
Kwethluk, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone3.8%
- Carpooled1.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked56.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other33.3%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 5.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kwethluk, 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
July high / Jan low
64° / 1°F
19.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kwethluk, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
37.1%
U.S. 12.8% +24.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.6%
U.S. 11.1% +7.5 pts
ZIP codes in Kwethluk
1 in or overlapping Kwethluk. Population shown
Cities near Kwethluk
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AkiachakCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 7 |
| AkiakCity | 9.9 mi | 2.1 |
| BethelCity | 13 mi | 45.1 |
| OscarvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| NapaskiakCity | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| NapakiakCity | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| TuluksakCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.9 |
| AtmautluakCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kwethluk, AK in?
- Kwethluk is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Kwethluk, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kwethluk include 99621.
- What is the population of Kwethluk, AK?
- About 975 people live in Kwethluk, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kwethluk?
- Nearby places include Akiachak (8 mi), Akiak (9.9 mi), Bethel (13 mi), Oscarville (13 mi), Napaskiak (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023