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Tununak, AK
Census-designated place in Bethel Census Area, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99681.
Population
384
Land area
60.8sq mi
People per sq mi
6
ZIP codes
1
Tununak and its ZIP codes
Tununak at a glance
- Tununak is about 4.9 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
Local data for Tununak, AK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bethel Census Area. PPP loans are for Tununak.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Tununak, 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 Tununak, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
36.0%
U.S. 12.8% +23.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.9%
U.S. 11.1% +7.8 pts
ZIP codes in Tununak
1 in or overlapping Tununak. Population shown
Cities near Tununak
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Toksook BayCity | 3.1 mi | 28.7 |
| NightmuteCity | 15 mi | 99 |
| MertarvikCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tununak, AK in?
- Tununak is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Tununak, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tununak include 99681.
- What is the population of Tununak, AK?
- About 384 people live in Tununak, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tununak?
- Nearby places include Toksook Bay (3.1 mi), Nightmute (15 mi), Mertarvik (30 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023