Kongiganak

Census-designated place in Bethel Census Area, Alaska

Aerial view of Kongiganak, Alaska
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Kongiganak is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, with 486 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Kwigillingok, 13.9 miles SW.

About Kongiganak

Kongiganak (Central Yupik: Kangirnaq), also known colloquially as Kong, is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States, and primarily sits on the eastern shore of the Kongiganak River. As of the 2020 census, the population was 486, up from 439 in 2010.

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Living in Kongiganak

Median household income
$64,583
Median home value
$133,300
Median rent
$825/mo
Median age
27
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Kongiganak, AK population

Kongiganak had 486 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census486
Density37 per sq mi (14 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Kongiganak at a glance

StateAlaska (AK)
CountyBethel Census Area
TypeCensus-designated place
Population486 (2020)
Land area13.24 sq mi (34.3 km²)
Water area0.14 sq mi (0.35 km²)
Coordinates59.9916° N, 162.8468° W
ZIP code99622
Census code (GEOID)0241610

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Kongiganak

What county is Kongiganak in?

Kongiganak is in Bethel Census Area, Alaska.

What is the population of Kongiganak, AK?

486 people lived in Kongiganak at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Kongiganak, AK?

The ZIP code of Kongiganak is 99622.

What towns are near Kongiganak?

Kwigillingok (13.9 mi), Tuntutuliak (29.6 mi), Eek (31.7 mi), Quinhagak (36.9 mi).

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