Zip code 99671: Stebbins, Alaska

Q: What city is zip code 99671?

99671 is assigned to Stebbins, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 99671 in?

99671 is in Nome Census Area, Alaska.

Q: What is the population of 99671?

About 596 people live in 99671, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 99671?

The median household income in 99671 is $48,056.

Q: What zip codes are near 99671?

The closest zip codes to 99671 are 99659, 99620, 99771, 99684, 99590.

Residential delivery areaNome Census AreaAlaska Time

Population

596

Median household income

$48K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$108K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,063/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

33 sq mi

18 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 99671

99671 is a rural zip code in Stebbins, Alaska (Nome Census Area), covering 33 sq mi of land. About 596 people live here, or 18 per square mile. The median resident is 26 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $48,056 a year, 40% below the national median of $80,734. 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $107,500, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 73% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,063 a month.

7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 4.8 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home; walking is the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in education; cleaning and personal care; and police and fire protection. 49% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another language, such as Arabic or a Native American language.

How 99671 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate34.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AK 5.9%6th of 187 in AK
Residents under 1840.3%
99th
U.S. 22% · AK 24.1%29th of 187 in AK
Government workers71.3%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AK 25.9%23rd of 187 in AK
Poverty rate33.3%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AK 10.1%26th of 187 in AK
Housing vacancy16%
88th
U.S. 10.1% · AK 17.6%116th of 185 in AK
Homeownership rate72.5%
60th
U.S. 65.2% · AK 66.8%83rd of 184 in AK
Uninsured rate7.4%
55th
U.S. 8.4% · AK 11%160th of 187 in AK
Rent-burdened renters50%
47th
U.S. 51.1% · AK 44.6%45th of 174 in AK
Income inequality (Gini)0.412
30th
U.S. 0.483 · AK 0.43393rd of 184 in AK
Median gross rent$1,063
26th
U.S. $1,413 · AK $1,41974th of 142 in AK
Diversity index28.3
21st
U.S. 61.4 · AK 62.8115th of 187 in AK
Veterans3.1%
16th
U.S. 6.2% · AK 10.7%146th of 187 in AK
Broadband access86%
15th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AK 91.9%90th of 184 in AK
Median earnings per worker$35,179
9th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AK $54,975124th of 186 in AK
Median household income$48,056
7th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AK $92,788142nd of 176 in AK
Foreign-born residents1.2%
7th
U.S. 14.1% · AK 7.7%106th of 187 in AK
Median home value$107,500
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · AK $352,900121st of 163 in AK
Residents 65 and older8.2%
3rd
U.S. 17.2% · AK 13.8%134th of 187 in AK
Population density18/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · AK 1/sq mi85th of 187 in AK
Median age26
2nd
U.S. 38.9 · AK 35.8153rd of 187 in AK
Population596
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AK 735,706104th of 187 in AK
Per capita income$15,494
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AK $46,573162nd of 187 in AK
Bachelor's degree or higher6.6%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AK 31.7%134th of 187 in AK
Average commute4.8 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AK 19.4 min157th of 184 in AK
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AK 9.7%176th of 187 in AK
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AK 2.1%140th of 187 in AK
Healthcare workers2.9%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AK 10%118th of 187 in AK
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · AK 9.9%167th of 187 in AK

Measure	99671	Nome	AK	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AK
Unemployment rateWeakness	34.9%	16.9%	5.9%	5.2%	99th	6th of 187
Residents under 18	40.3%	33.7%	24.1%	22%	99th	29th of 187
Government workers	71.3%	42%	25.9%	14.5%	99th	23rd of 187
Poverty rateWeakness	33.3%	21.5%	10.1%	12.5%	97th	26th of 187
Housing vacancy	16%	31.4%	17.6%	10.1%	88th	116th of 185
Homeownership rate	72.5%	66.8%	66.8%	65.2%	60th	83rd of 184
Uninsured rate	7.4%	14%	11%	8.4%	55th	160th of 187
Rent-burdened renters	50%	30.5%	44.6%	51.1%	47th	45th of 174
Income inequality (Gini)	0.412	0.439	0.433	0.483	30th	93rd of 184
Median gross rent	$1,063	$1,394	$1,419	$1,413	26th	74th of 142
Diversity index	28.3	43.3	62.8	61.4	21st	115th of 187
Veterans	3.1%	4.8%	10.7%	6.2%	16th	146th of 187
Broadband accessWeakness	86%	88.2%	91.9%	91%	15th	90th of 184
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,179	$54,565	$54,975	$49,666	9th	124th of 186
Median household incomeWeakness	$48,056	$78,681	$92,788	$80,734	7th	142nd of 176
Foreign-born residents	1.2%	2.2%	7.7%	14.1%	7th	106th of 187
Median home value	$107,500	$211,200	$352,900	$332,700	3rd	121st of 163
Residents 65 and older	8.2%	8.9%	13.8%	17.2%	3rd	134th of 187
Population density	18/sq mi	0/sq mi	1/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	85th of 187
Median age	26	29.4	35.8	38.9	2nd	153rd of 187
Population	596	9,866	735,706	334,922,499	1st	104th of 187
Per capita incomeWeakness	$15,494	$32,238	$46,573	$44,673	1st	162nd of 187
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	6.6%	14%	31.7%	35.7%	1st	134th of 187
Average commuteStrength	4.8 min	6.3 min	19.4 min	26.4 min	1st	157th of 184
Work from home	0%	4.5%	9.7%	15.1%	1st	176th of 187
Tech workers	0%	0.2%	2.1%	3.8%	1st	140th of 187
Healthcare workers	2.9%	6.2%	10%	9.7%	1st	118th of 187
Self-employed workers	0%	2.4%	9.9%	10%	1st	167th of 187

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

13%

Under 5

27%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

15%

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

40.3%

65 and over

8.2%

Race and ethnicity

White2%
Black0.3%
Hispanic0.5%
Asian1%
Native American84%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial13%

Diversity index

28.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

96.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

51%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

47%

Households

Households: 178
Average household size: 3.4
Family households: 80.3%
Married couples: 43.8%
Living alone: 19.7%
Veterans (of adults): 3.1%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

29%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

99671

$48,056

Nome

$78,681

Alaska

$92,788

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$15,494

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

33.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.412

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

99671

$107,500

Nome

$211,200

Alaska

$352,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

99671

$1,063

Nome

$1,394

Alaska

$1,419

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

89%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

0.5%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 212
Owner-occupied: 72.5%
Vacant: 16%
Median year built: 1993
Median rooms: 4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 50%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 34.6%
Home value to income: 2.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

52%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

37%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

83%

10–19

16%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

4.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

34.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

22%

Cleaning and personal care

18%

Police and fire

11%

Office and admin

10%

Management

Transportation and moving

Sales

Legal and social services

Food service

Production

Healthcare

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Education

33%

Public administration

29%

Health care and social assistance

18%

Retail

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Wholesale

Admin, support and management

0.7%

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$35,179

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

71.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

19.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	99671	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$54,375	$74,888
Service	$28,125	$26,804
Sales and office	$16,250	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$35,208	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

20%

High school

48%

Some college

25%

Associate's

0.7%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 80.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 5%
Households with broadband: 86%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 8.4%
No internet access: 14%
Without health insurance: 7.4%
Limited-English households: 1.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Stebbins
State: Alaska
County: Nome Census Area
Center point: 63.4734° N, 162.2600° W
Land area: 33 sq mi
Water area: 1.5 sq mi
Time zone: Alaska Time (UTC-9, UTC-8 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Stebbins100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 99671

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
99659	Saint Michael, AK	4 mi	177	$53,750	—
99620	Kotlik, AK	50 mi	976	$58,043	$75,600
99771	Shaktoolik, AK	69 mi	283	$80,417	$92,100
99684	Unalakleet, AK	76 mi	565	$93,750	$225,000
99590	Grayling, AK	78 mi	173	$46,250	$114,300
99558	Anvik, AK	87 mi	79	$80,000	—
99784	White Mountain, AK	90 mi	222	$62,500	$105,900
99658	Saint Marys, AK	101 mi	979	$47,188	$122,900
99632	Mountain Village, AK	104 mi	949	$65,078	$50,400
99739	Elim, AK	105 mi	383	$37,031	$120,000
99753	Koyuk, AK	107 mi	348	$36,563	$95,000
99650	Pilot Station, AK	108 mi	713	$45,000	$52,200

Questions about 99671

What city is zip code 99671?

99671 is assigned to Stebbins, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 99671 in?

99671 is in Nome Census Area, Alaska.

What is the population of 99671?

About 596 people live in 99671, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 99671 in?

99671 is in Alaska Time.

What is the median household income in 99671?

The median household income in 99671 is $48,056.

What zip codes are near 99671?

The closest zip codes to 99671 are 99659, 99620, 99771, 99684, 99590.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99671, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.