Zip code 99727: Buckland, Alaska

Q: What city is zip code 99727?

99727 is assigned to Buckland, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 99727 in?

99727 is in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.

Q: What is the population of 99727?

About 533 people live in 99727, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 99727?

The median household income in 99727 is $58,990.

Q: What zip codes are near 99727?

The closest zip codes to 99727 are 99736, 99770, 99763, 99753, 99749.

Residential delivery areaNorthwest Arctic BoroughAlaska Time

Population

533

Median household income

$59K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$87K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,075/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

23.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.4 sq mi

1,303 people/sq mi

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

About 99727

99727 is a suburban zip code in Buckland, Alaska (Northwest Arctic Borough), covering 0.4 sq mi of land. About 533 people live here, or 1,303 per square mile. The median resident is 23.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $58,990 a year, 27% below the national median of $80,734. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $86,700, or 1.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 81% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,075 a month.

2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 3.5 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home; taxis, motorcycles and other modes are the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; construction and repair; and police and fire protection. 46% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another language, such as Arabic or a Native American language.

How 99727 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate30.2%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AK 5.9%12th of 187 in AK
Residents under 1840%
99th
U.S. 22% · AK 24.1%31st of 187 in AK
Government workers61.4%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AK 25.9%48th of 187 in AK
Uninsured rate20.1%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AK 11%41st of 187 in AK
Homeownership rate80.9%
80th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AK 66.8%47th of 184 in AK
Income inequality (Gini)0.457
67th
U.S. 0.483 · AK 0.43345th of 184 in AK
Poverty rate13.7%
64th
U.S. 12.5% · AK 10.1%92nd of 187 in AK
Housing vacancy7.8%
59th
U.S. 10.1% · AK 17.6%159th of 185 in AK
Population density1,303/sq mi
49th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AK 1/sq mi9th of 187 in AK
Broadband access90.8%
40th
U.S. 91% · AK 91.9%55th of 184 in AK
Median gross rent$1,075
27th
U.S. $1,413 · AK $1,41973rd of 142 in AK
Work from home8.8%
27th
U.S. 15.1% · AK 9.7%66th of 187 in AK
Median household income$58,990
19th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AK $92,788115th of 176 in AK
Veterans2.8%
14th
U.S. 6.2% · AK 10.7%156th of 187 in AK
Median earnings per worker$36,250
11th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AK $54,975118th of 186 in AK
Diversity index15.3
8th
U.S. 61.4 · AK 62.8143rd of 187 in AK
Per capita income$19,653
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AK $46,573144th of 187 in AK
Residents 65 and older7.5%
2nd
U.S. 17.2% · AK 13.8%141st of 187 in AK
Population533
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AK 735,706111th of 187 in AK
Median home value$86,700
1st
U.S. $332,700 · AK $352,900143rd of 163 in AK
Median age23.6
1st
U.S. 38.9 · AK 35.8161st of 187 in AK
Bachelor's degree or higher2%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AK 31.7%174th of 187 in AK
Average commute3.5 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AK 19.4 min177th of 184 in AK
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AK 7.7%171st of 187 in AK
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AK 44.6%168th of 174 in AK
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AK 2.1%159th of 187 in AK
Healthcare workers0.8%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AK 10%147th of 187 in AK
Self-employed workers2.4%
1st
U.S. 10% · AK 9.9%127th of 187 in AK

Measure	99727	Northwest Arctic	AK	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AK
Unemployment rateWeakness	30.2%	16.7%	5.9%	5.2%	99th	12th of 187
Residents under 18	40%	37.3%	24.1%	22%	99th	31st of 187
Government workers	61.4%	45%	25.9%	14.5%	99th	48th of 187
Uninsured rateWeakness	20.1%	18.1%	11%	8.4%	95th	41st of 187
Homeownership rateStrength	80.9%	64.4%	66.8%	65.2%	80th	47th of 184
Income inequality (Gini)	0.457	0.425	0.433	0.483	67th	45th of 184
Poverty rate	13.7%	17.9%	10.1%	12.5%	64th	92nd of 187
Housing vacancy	7.8%	33.5%	17.6%	10.1%	59th	159th of 185
Population density	1,303/sq mi	0/sq mi	1/sq mi	95/sq mi	49th	9th of 187
Broadband access	90.8%	88.6%	91.9%	91%	40th	55th of 184
Median gross rent	$1,075	$1,350	$1,419	$1,413	27th	73rd of 142
Work from home	8.8%	5.3%	9.7%	15.1%	27th	66th of 187
Median household incomeWeakness	$58,990	$84,018	$92,788	$80,734	19th	115th of 176
Veterans	2.8%	5.6%	10.7%	6.2%	14th	156th of 187
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,250	$60,688	$54,975	$49,666	11th	118th of 186
Diversity index	15.3	33.8	62.8	61.4	8th	143rd of 187
Per capita incomeWeakness	$19,653	$30,256	$46,573	$44,673	2nd	144th of 187
Residents 65 and older	7.5%	8.5%	13.8%	17.2%	2nd	141st of 187
Population	533	7,441	735,706	334,922,499	1st	111th of 187
Median home value	$86,700	$199,100	$352,900	$332,700	1st	143rd of 163
Median age	23.6	28.8	35.8	38.9	1st	161st of 187
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	2%	10.6%	31.7%	35.7%	1st	174th of 187
Average commuteStrength	3.5 min	5.9 min	19.4 min	26.4 min	1st	177th of 184
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.2%	7.7%	14.1%	1st	171st of 187
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	19.7%	44.6%	51.1%	1st	168th of 174
Tech workers	0%	1.2%	2.1%	3.8%	1st	159th of 187
Healthcare workers	0.8%	6.8%	10%	9.7%	1st	147th of 187
Self-employed workers	2.4%	2.5%	9.9%	10%	1st	127th 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

10%

Under 5

30%

5–17

12%

18–24

16%

25–34

10%

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

23.6

Under 18

40%

65 and over

7.5%

Race and ethnicity

White0.8%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American92%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial8%

Diversity index

15.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

99.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

54%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

46%

Households

Households: 141
Average household size: 3.8
Family households: 90.8%
Married couples: 50.4%
Living alone: 7.8%
Veterans (of adults): 2.8%
Male / female: 57% / 43%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

17%

$25–50k

18%

$50–75k

33%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

12%

Median household income

99727

$58,990

Northwest Arctic

$84,018

Alaska

$92,788

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$19,653

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

13.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

16.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.457

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

99727

$86,700

Northwest Arctic

$199,100

Alaska

$352,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

99727

$1,075

Northwest Arctic

$1,350

Alaska

$1,419

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

97%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 153
Owner-occupied: 80.9%
Vacant: 7.8%
Median year built: 1983
Median rooms: 3.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

31%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

53%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

96%

10–19

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

3.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

30.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Cleaning and personal care

16%

Construction and repair

15%

Police and fire

12%

Management

10%

Transportation and moving

Education

Food service

Office and admin

Production

Sales

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

0.8%

Healthcare

0.8%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Public administration

46%

Education

14%

Agriculture and mining

12%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

11%

Other services

Retail

Admin, support and management

Health care and social assistance

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$36,250

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

2.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

61.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	99727	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$44,583	$74,888
Service	$26,250	$26,804
Sales and office	$51,250	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$45,417	$49,199
Production and transportation	$25,625	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

19%

High school

59%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 81.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 2%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 90.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 39%
No internet access: 8.5%
Without health insurance: 20.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Buckland
State: Alaska
County: Northwest Arctic Borough
Center point: 65.9772° N, 161.1386° W
Land area: 0.4 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Alaska Time (UTC-9, UTC-8 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Buckland100% of zip

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

Zip codes near 99727

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
99736	Deering, AK	46 mi	227	$58,333	$110,900
99770	Selawik, AK	53 mi	412	$52,500	$76,700
99763	Noorvik, AK	59 mi	748	$63,750	$157,500
99753	Koyuk, AK	72 mi	348	$36,563	$95,000
99749	Kiana, AK	72 mi	440	$67,386	$200,000
99739	Elim, AK	85 mi	383	$37,031	$120,000
99752	Kotzebue, AK	91 mi	3,056	$110,357	$288,400
99784	White Mountain, AK	111 mi	222	$62,500	$105,900
99771	Shaktoolik, AK	112 mi	283	$80,417	$92,100
99761	Noatak, AK	124 mi	786	$83,750	$168,800
99748	Kaltag, AK	134 mi	68	$68,125	—
99684	Unalakleet, AK	134 mi	565	$93,750	$225,000

Questions about 99727

What city is zip code 99727?

99727 is assigned to Buckland, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 99727 in?

99727 is in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.

What is the population of 99727?

About 533 people live in 99727, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 99727 in?

99727 is in Alaska Time.

What is the median household income in 99727?

The median household income in 99727 is $58,990.

What zip codes are near 99727?

The closest zip codes to 99727 are 99736, 99770, 99763, 99753, 99749.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99727, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.