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Naknek, AK
Census-designated place in Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99633.
Population
522
Land area
81.4sq mi
People per sq mi
6
ZIP codes
1
Naknek and its ZIP codes
Naknek at a glance
- Naknek is about 5 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $88,750 a year, 4% less than the Alaska figure of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $243,800 (31% below Alaska) and median rent is $1,356 a month.
Local data for Naknek, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Naknek, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,750
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$243,800
Median rent
$1,356/mo
Homeownership
58.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.9%
Median age
45.7
Average commute
8.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (65), German Americans (27), Irish Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bristol Bay Borough. PPP loans are for Naknek.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,792
1,196 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$158,406
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$19.1M
FY 2026, $22,666 per person
PPP loans
$2.8M
39 loans, 208 jobs reported
How people get to work
Naknek, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone33.5%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit10.0%
- Walked22.6%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other21.9%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 8.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Naknek, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
1
Countywide, mostly wildfire
July high / Jan low
65° / 10°F
21.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Naknek, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
ZIP codes in Naknek
1 in or overlapping Naknek. Population shown
Cities near Naknek
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South NaknekCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 88.2 |
| King SalmonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 167.2 |
| LevelockCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 16.7 |
| Portage CreekCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 13.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Naknek, AK in?
- Naknek is in Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Naknek, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Naknek include 99633.
- What is the population of Naknek, AK?
- About 522 people live in Naknek, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Naknek?
- Nearby places include South Naknek (8.5 mi), King Salmon (14 mi), Levelock (19 mi), Portage Creek (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023