Chefornak
City in Bethel Census Area, Alaska

Chefornak is a city in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, with 506 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 0 ft (0 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kipnuk, 16.2 miles SE.
- 506residents (2020 Census)
- 0 ftelevation · 0 m
- 5.2 sq miland area · 13.4 km²
- 98 / sq mipopulation density
- 99561ZIP code
About Chefornak
Chefornak (Central Yupik: Cevvʼarneq) is a rural city in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Chefornak had a population of 506.
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Living in Chefornak
- Median household income
- $51,818
- Median home value
- $125,000
- Median rent
- $825/mo
- Median age
- 25.5
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Chefornak had 506 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 506 |
|---|---|
| Density | 98 per sq mi (38 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chefornak at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Bethel Census Area |
| Type | City |
| Population | 506 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.18 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.81 sq mi (2.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Coordinates | 60.1500° N, 164.2600° W |
| ZIP code | 99561 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0212680 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chefornak
- Kipnuk16.2 mi SE
- Nightmute29.2 mi NW
- Toksook Bay39.0 mi NW
- Kwigillingok41.9 mi SE
- Tununak43.2 mi NW
- Mertarvik46.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chefornak
What county is Chefornak in?
Chefornak is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Chefornak, AK?
506 people lived in Chefornak at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chefornak, AK?
The ZIP code of Chefornak is 99561.
What is the elevation of Chefornak?
0 feet (0 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chefornak?
Kipnuk (16.2 mi), Nightmute (29.2 mi), Toksook Bay (39.0 mi), Kwigillingok (41.9 mi), Tununak (43.2 mi).
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