Zip code 99750: Kivalina, Alaska

Q: What city is zip code 99750?

99750 is assigned to Kivalina, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 99750 in?

99750 is in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.

Q: What is the population of 99750?

About 809 people live in 99750, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 99750?

The median household income in 99750 is $72,589.

Q: What zip codes are near 99750?

The closest zip codes to 99750 are 99761, 99766, 99752, 99763, 99736.

Residential delivery areaNorthwest Arctic BoroughAlaska Time

Population

809

Median household income

$73K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$175K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,089/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

21.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

1.6 sq mi

497 people/sq mi

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

About 99750

99750 is a small-town zip code in Kivalina, Alaska (Northwest Arctic Borough), covering 1.6 sq mi of land. About 809 people live here, or 497 per square mile. The median resident is 21.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $72,589 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $175,000, or 2.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 83% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,089 a month.

1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 5 minutes each way, and 1% of workers work from home; walking is the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; cleaning and personal care; and transportation and moving goods. 47% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another language, such as Arabic or a Native American language.

How 99750 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate25.4%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AK 5.9%32nd of 187 in AK
Residents under 1846%
99th
U.S. 22% · AK 24.1%8th of 187 in AK
Government workers48%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AK 25.9%76th of 187 in AK
Uninsured rate23.9%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AK 11%29th of 187 in AK
Poverty rate22.2%
88th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AK 10.1%55th of 187 in AK
Housing vacancy14.8%
86th
U.S. 10.1% · AK 17.6%125th of 185 in AK
Homeownership rate83.2%
85th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AK 66.8%33rd of 184 in AK
Median household income$72,589
40th
U.S. $80,734 · AK $92,78880th of 176 in AK
Population density497/sq mi
33rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · AK 1/sq mi17th of 187 in AK
Median gross rent$1,089
28th
U.S. $1,413 · AK $1,41970th of 142 in AK
Median home value$175,000
16th
U.S. $332,700 · AK $352,90091st of 163 in AK
Broadband access86.3%
16th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AK 91.9%84th of 184 in AK
Self-employed workers6.7%
16th
U.S. 10% · AK 9.9%88th of 187 in AK
Income inequality (Gini)0.380
10th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · AK 0.433135th of 184 in AK
Veterans2.3%
9th
U.S. 6.2% · AK 10.7%164th of 187 in AK
Median earnings per worker$31,250
4th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AK $54,975146th of 186 in AK
Diversity index6
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · AK 62.8172nd of 187 in AK
Population809
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AK 735,70684th of 187 in AK
Per capita income$17,197
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AK $46,573155th of 187 in AK
Median age21.9
1st
U.S. 38.9 · AK 35.8172nd of 187 in AK
Bachelor's degree or higher1.1%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AK 31.7%176th of 187 in AK
Average commute5 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AK 19.4 min151st of 184 in AK
Work from home1.1%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AK 9.7%157th of 187 in AK
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AK 7.7%173rd of 187 in AK
Rent-burdened renters5.6%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AK 44.6%145th of 174 in AK
Residents 65 and older6.6%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · AK 13.8%149th of 187 in AK
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AK 2.1%161st of 187 in AK
Healthcare workers2.2%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AK 10%129th of 187 in AK

Measure	99750	Northwest Arctic	AK	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AK
Unemployment rateWeakness	25.4%	16.7%	5.9%	5.2%	99th	32nd of 187
Residents under 18	46%	37.3%	24.1%	22%	99th	8th of 187
Government workers	48%	45%	25.9%	14.5%	99th	76th of 187
Uninsured rateWeakness	23.9%	18.1%	11%	8.4%	97th	29th of 187
Poverty rateWeakness	22.2%	17.9%	10.1%	12.5%	88th	55th of 187
Housing vacancy	14.8%	33.5%	17.6%	10.1%	86th	125th of 185
Homeownership rateStrength	83.2%	64.4%	66.8%	65.2%	85th	33rd of 184
Median household income	$72,589	$84,018	$92,788	$80,734	40th	80th of 176
Population density	497/sq mi	0/sq mi	1/sq mi	95/sq mi	33rd	17th of 187
Median gross rent	$1,089	$1,350	$1,419	$1,413	28th	70th of 142
Median home value	$175,000	$199,100	$352,900	$332,700	16th	91st of 163
Broadband accessWeakness	86.3%	88.6%	91.9%	91%	16th	84th of 184
Self-employed workers	6.7%	2.5%	9.9%	10%	16th	88th of 187
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.380	0.425	0.433	0.483	10th	135th of 184
Veterans	2.3%	5.6%	10.7%	6.2%	9th	164th of 187
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$31,250	$60,688	$54,975	$49,666	4th	146th of 186
Diversity index	6	33.8	62.8	61.4	2nd	172nd of 187
Population	809	7,441	735,706	334,922,499	1st	84th of 187
Per capita incomeWeakness	$17,197	$30,256	$46,573	$44,673	1st	155th of 187
Median age	21.9	28.8	35.8	38.9	1st	172nd of 187
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	1.1%	10.6%	31.7%	35.7%	1st	176th of 187
Average commuteStrength	5 min	5.9 min	19.4 min	26.4 min	1st	151st of 184
Work from home	1.1%	5.3%	9.7%	15.1%	1st	157th of 187
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.2%	7.7%	14.1%	1st	173rd of 187
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	5.6%	19.7%	44.6%	51.1%	1st	145th of 174
Residents 65 and older	6.6%	8.5%	13.8%	17.2%	1st	149th of 187
Tech workers	0%	1.2%	2.1%	3.8%	1st	161st of 187
Healthcare workers	2.2%	6.8%	10%	9.7%	1st	129th 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

Under 5

37%

5–17

10%

18–24

10%

25–34

10%

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

21.9

Under 18

46%

65 and over

6.6%

Race and ethnicity

White0.9%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American97%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

99.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

53%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

47%

Households

Households: 161
Average household size: 5
Family households: 85.1%
Married couples: 42.9%
Living alone: 12.4%
Veterans (of adults): 2.3%
Male / female: 58% / 42%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

16%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

24%

$75–100k

17%

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

12%

$200k+

Median household income

99750

$72,589

Northwest Arctic

$84,018

Alaska

$92,788

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$17,197

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

22.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

13.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.380

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

99750

$175,000

Northwest Arctic

$199,100

Alaska

$352,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

99750

$1,089

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: 189
Owner-occupied: 83.2%
Vacant: 14.8%
Median year built: 1980
Median rooms: 3.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 5.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

46%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

42%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

85%

10–19

20–29

10%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

25.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

50.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

26%

Cleaning and personal care

17%

Transportation and moving

16%

Production

12%

Office and admin

11%

Sales

Management

Legal and social services

Healthcare

Food service

Education

Police and fire

0.6%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Public administration

20%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

15%

Agriculture and mining

13%

Admin, support and management

10%

Retail

Construction

Other services

Health care and social assistance

Education

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Arts and recreation

Manufacturing

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$31,250

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

48%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

20.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	99750	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$52,917	$74,888
Service	$27,188	$26,804
Sales and office	$32,250	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$94,583	$49,199
Production and transportation	$22,321	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

22%

High school

67%

Some college

10%

Associate's

Bachelor's

0.6%

Graduate

0.6%

High school graduate or higher: 77.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.6%
Households with broadband: 86.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 24.8%
No internet access: 13.7%
Without health insurance: 23.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Kivalina
State: Alaska
County: Northwest Arctic Borough
Center point: 67.7235° N, 164.4984° W
Land area: 1.6 sq mi
Water area: 2.5 sq mi
Time zone: Alaska Time (UTC-9, UTC-8 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Kivalina100% of zip

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

Zip codes near 99750

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
99761	Noatak, AK	41 mi	786	$83,750	$168,800
99766	Point Hope, AK	54 mi	832	$74,844	$167,000
99752	Kotzebue, AK	93 mi	3,056	$110,357	$288,400
99763	Noorvik, AK	111 mi	748	$63,750	$157,500
99736	Deering, AK	124 mi	227	$58,333	$110,900
99772	Shishmaref, AK	136 mi	466	$61,458	$109,400
99759	Point Lay, AK	145 mi	390	$104,063	$119,100
99727	Buckland, AK	151 mi	533	$58,990	$86,700
99785	Brevig Mission, AK	174 mi	718	$63,088	$92,900
99778	Teller, AK	178 mi	255	$54,375	$38,100
99739	Elim, AK	196 mi	383	$37,031	$120,000
99762	Nome, AK	206 mi	4,156	$113,558	$353,800

Questions about 99750

What city is zip code 99750?

99750 is assigned to Kivalina, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 99750 in?

99750 is in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.

What is the population of 99750?

About 809 people live in 99750, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 99750 in?

99750 is in Alaska Time.

What is the median household income in 99750?

The median household income in 99750 is $72,589.

What zip codes are near 99750?

The closest zip codes to 99750 are 99761, 99766, 99752, 99763, 99736.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99750, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.