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Bethel city, AK

ZIP 99559 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 99559

99559 has a population of 7,272 with a median age of 30.0 yrs (55.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
14.7%-76% vs US avg
x
Black
2.3%-82% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.8%-52% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.1%-83% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
77.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
31.0%+41% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.9%-1% vs US avg
x
65+
8.1%-50% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.2%+19% vs US avg
x
High school
45.0%+72% vs US avg
x
Some college
23.4%-19% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.3%-46% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
44.1%-8% vs US avg
x
Never married
45.3%+34% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.5%-27% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.1%
x
Diversity Index
38/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
15.0%+30% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
12.5%-10% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.8%+13% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.4%-30% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.0%+36% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
99.1%+1608% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanNorwegianIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 99559

Poverty Rate
15.0%+30% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.8%+13% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
12.5%-10% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.0%+36% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.4%-30% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.1%+76% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
26.9%+130% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
99.1%+1608% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population7,272
Median age30.0
Poverty rate15.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White14.7%
Hispanic3.1%
Black2.3%
Asian2.8%
Foreign-born12.5%