ZIP code 99561
Where is ZIP code 99561?
Chefornak, Alaska
Bethel Census Area · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 99561 belongs to Chefornak, Alaska in Bethel Census Area. 99561 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Chefornak post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Alaska Time zone and uses area code 907. About 620 people live in the 99561 area, where the median household income is $51,818. The closest ZIP codes are 99614 (Kipnuk, 15.6 mi south), 99690 (Nightmute, 34.6 mi northwest) and 99681 (Tununak, 38.5 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 99561 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Chefornak |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Bethel Census Area |
| Time zone | Alaska Time · now |
| Area code | 907 |
| Coordinates | 60.1594, -164.0684 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 995 |
Population and income in 99561
| Population | 620 · higher than 58% of Alaska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 118 · higher than 83% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 25.5 years · lower than 84% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $51,818 · lower than 77% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $15,233 |
| Below the poverty line | 25% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 5.4% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $125,000 · lower than 60% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $825 a month |
| Housing units | 143 |
| Households | 136 (4.56 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 79% / 21% |
| Land area | 5.24 sq mi (plus 0.75 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99561. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 99561
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99614 | Kipnuk, AK | 15.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99690 | Nightmute, AK | 34.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 99681 | Tununak, AK | 38.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 99622 | Kwigillingok, AK | 41.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99680 | Tuntutuliak, AK | 49.8 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99609 | Kasigluk, AK | 72.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99641 | Nunapitchuk, AK | 77.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99578 | Eek, AK | 79.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99630 | Mekoryuk, AK | 83.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 99634 | Napakiak, AK | 87 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99545 | Kongiganak, AK | 88.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99559 | Bethel, AK | 90.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 99561 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 99561
PO BOX 123
CHEFORNAK AK 99561
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (99561-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 99561?
- 99561 is a Chefornak, Alaska ZIP code.
- What county is 99561 in?
- ZIP code 99561 is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 99561 in?
- 99561 is in the Alaska Time zone (America/Nome).
- What area code is 99561?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 99561 use area code 907.
- What is the population of ZIP code 99561?
- About 620 people live in ZIP code 99561, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 99561?
- The median household income in 99561 is $51,818 a year, lower than 77% of Alaska ZIP codes.
- Can I use 99561 for a street address?
- No. 99561 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Chefornak use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 99561?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 99561 are 99614 (Kipnuk, 15.6 miles), 99690 (Nightmute, 34.6 miles), 99681 (Tununak, 38.5 miles) and 99622 (Kwigillingok, 41.1 miles).