Zip code 99780: Tok, Alaska

Q: What city is zip code 99780?

99780 is assigned to Tok, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 99780 in?

99780 is mostly in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 99780?

About 1,884 people live in 99780, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 99780?

The median household income in 99780 is $64,330.

Q: What zip codes are near 99780?

The closest zip codes to 99780 are 99732, 99776, 99764, 99706, 99586.

Residential delivery areaSoutheast Fairbanks Census AreaAlaska Time

Population

1,884

Median household income

$64K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$219K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,158/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

4,908 sq mi

0 people/sq mi

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

About 99780

99780 is a rural zip code in Tok, Alaska (Southeast Fairbanks Census Area), covering 4,908 sq mi of land. About 1,884 people live here. The median resident is 38.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $64,330 a year, 20% below the national median of $80,734. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $218,800, or 3.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 73% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,158 a month.

19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 13.1 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; education; and cleaning and personal care.

How 99780 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers45.1%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AK 25.9%84th of 187 in AK
Veterans16.1%
98th
U.S. 6.2% · AK 10.7%21st of 187 in AK
Housing vacancy26.6%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · AK 17.6%77th of 185 in AK
Residents under 1830.2%
96th
U.S. 22% · AK 24.1%75th of 187 in AK
Unemployment rate7.9%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AK 5.9%103rd of 187 in AK
Diversity index58.1
68th
U.S. 61.4 · AK 62.842nd of 187 in AK
Poverty rate14.4%
67th
U.S. 12.5% · AK 10.1%87th of 187 in AK
Homeownership rate73.4%
62nd
U.S. 65.2% · AK 66.8%80th of 184 in AK
Residents 65 and older16.5%
50th
U.S. 17.2% · AK 13.8%60th of 187 in AK
Median age38.6
47th
U.S. 38.9 · AK 35.867th of 187 in AK
Uninsured rate6.1%
44th
U.S. 8.4% · AK 11%170th of 187 in AK
Work from home10.9%
40th
U.S. 15.1% · AK 9.7%47th of 187 in AK
Median gross rent$1,158
33rd
U.S. $1,413 · AK $1,41961st of 142 in AK
Foreign-born residents5.4%
31st
U.S. 14.1% · AK 7.7%48th of 187 in AK
Median household income$64,330
27th
U.S. $80,734 · AK $92,78896th of 176 in AK
Median home value$218,800
25th
U.S. $332,700 · AK $352,90079th of 163 in AK
Tech workers1.5%
23rd
U.S. 3.8% · AK 2.1%39th of 187 in AK
Income inequality (Gini)0.402
22nd
U.S. 0.483 · AK 0.433112th of 184 in AK
Bachelor's degree or higher19.1%
18th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AK 31.7%87th of 187 in AK
Per capita income$28,905
16th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AK $46,573116th of 187 in AK
Median earnings per worker$36,204
11th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AK $54,975120th of 186 in AK
Broadband access81.8%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AK 91.9%117th of 184 in AK
Self-employed workers5%
4th
U.S. 10% · AK 9.9%101st of 187 in AK
Population1,884
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · AK 735,70651st of 187 in AK
Healthcare workers4.4%
2nd
U.S. 9.7% · AK 10%99th of 187 in AK
Population density0/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AK 1/sq mi164th of 187 in AK
Average commute13.1 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AK 19.4 min61st of 184 in AK
Rent-burdened renters12.1%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AK 44.6%140th of 174 in AK

Measure	99780	Southeast Fairbanks	AK	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AK
Government workers	45.1%	34.9%	25.9%	14.5%	99th	84th of 187
Veterans	16.1%	14.1%	10.7%	6.2%	98th	21st of 187
Housing vacancy	26.6%	29%	17.6%	10.1%	97th	77th of 185
Residents under 18	30.2%	24.3%	24.1%	22%	96th	75th of 187
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.9%	6.5%	5.9%	5.2%	86th	103rd of 187
Diversity index	58.1	45.7	62.8	61.4	68th	42nd of 187
Poverty rate	14.4%	12.7%	10.1%	12.5%	67th	87th of 187
Homeownership rate	73.4%	74.7%	66.8%	65.2%	62nd	80th of 184
Residents 65 and older	16.5%	15.6%	13.8%	17.2%	50th	60th of 187
Median age	38.6	38.1	35.8	38.9	47th	67th of 187
Uninsured rate	6.1%	14.8%	11%	8.4%	44th	170th of 187
Work from home	10.9%	13%	9.7%	15.1%	40th	47th of 187
Median gross rent	$1,158	$1,351	$1,419	$1,413	33rd	61st of 142
Foreign-born residents	5.4%	8.6%	7.7%	14.1%	31st	48th of 187
Median household income	$64,330	$73,882	$92,788	$80,734	27th	96th of 176
Median home value	$218,800	$282,000	$352,900	$332,700	25th	79th of 163
Tech workers	1.5%	3%	2.1%	3.8%	23rd	39th of 187
Income inequality (Gini)	0.402	0.436	0.433	0.483	22nd	112th of 184
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	19.1%	23.2%	31.7%	35.7%	18th	87th of 187
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,905	$39,692	$46,573	$44,673	16th	116th of 187
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,204	$47,731	$54,975	$49,666	11th	120th of 186
Broadband accessWeakness	81.8%	80.9%	91.9%	91%	6th	117th of 184
Self-employed workers	5%	8.7%	9.9%	10%	4th	101st of 187
Population	1,884	7,068	735,706	334,922,499	3rd	51st of 187
Healthcare workers	4.4%	3.3%	10%	9.7%	2nd	99th of 187
Population density	0/sq mi	0/sq mi	1/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	164th of 187
Average commuteStrength	13.1 min	15.9 min	19.4 min	26.4 min	1st	61st of 184
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	12.1%	38.7%	44.6%	51.1%	1st	140th of 174

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

23%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

13%

35–44

12%

45–54

12%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

38.6

Under 18

30.2%

65 and over

16.5%

Race and ethnicity

White60%
Black0%
Hispanic4%
Asian3%
Native American14%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial18%

Diversity index

58.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

47.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

83%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

10%

Households

Households: 715
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 65.9%
Married couples: 45.2%
Living alone: 31%
Veterans (of adults): 16.1%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

22%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

99780

$64,330

Southeast Fairbanks

$73,882

Alaska

$92,788

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,905

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

14.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.402

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

99780

$218,800

Southeast Fairbanks

$282,000

Alaska

$352,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

99780

$1,158

Southeast Fairbanks

$1,351

Alaska

$1,419

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

95%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 974
Owner-occupied: 73.4%
Vacant: 26.6%
Median year built: 1989
Median rooms: 3.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 12.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 2.3%
Home value to income: 3.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

65%

Carpooled

12%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

11%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

55%

10–19

24%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

13.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

18%

Education

14%

Cleaning and personal care

10%

Office and admin

10%

Management

Sales

Police and fire

Transportation and moving

Engineering and science

Healthcare

Food service

Production

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Business and finance

0.4%

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Public administration

19%

Education

18%

Retail

17%

Construction

14%

Health care and social assistance

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

0.6%

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$36,204

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

45.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	99780	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$68,750	$74,888
Service	$26,625	$26,804
Sales and office	$36,442	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$6,250	$49,199
Production and transportation	$33,155	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

43%

Some college

25%

Associate's

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 94%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.1%
Households with broadband: 81.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 63.9%
No internet access: 16.4%
Without health insurance: 6.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Tok
State: Alaska
County: Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
Center point: 63.6394° N, 141.5110° W
Land area: 4,908 sq mi
Water area: 47 sq mi
Time zone: Alaska Time (UTC-9, UTC-8 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

99780 spans 2 counties

Southeast Fairbanks Census Area95% of land
Copper River Census Area5% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Mentasta Lake (unincorporated)5% of zip
Tok (unincorporated)3% of zip
Tetlin (unincorporated)1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 99780

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
99732	Chicken, AK	34 mi	9	—	—
99776	Tanacross, AK	65 mi	155	$53,125	$85,000
99764	Northway, AK	67 mi	195	$33,036	$180,000
99706	Fairbanks, AK	100 mi	24	—	—
99586	Gakona, AK	107 mi	420	—	$309,600
99738	Eagle, AK	110 mi	125	$40,750	$62,300
99737	Delta Junction, AK	117 mi	4,774	$83,107	$312,600
99712	Fairbanks, AK	164 mi	12,477	$112,808	$320,100
99566	Chitina, AK	167 mi	130	—	—
99733	Circle, AK	168 mi	54	$24,500	$53,800
99730	Central, AK	184 mi	108	$24,545	—
99573	Copper Center, AK	195 mi	941	$78,558	$298,300

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Questions about 99780

What city is zip code 99780?

99780 is assigned to Tok, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 99780 in?

99780 is mostly in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 99780?

About 1,884 people live in 99780, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 99780 in?

99780 is in Alaska Time.

What is the median household income in 99780?

The median household income in 99780 is $64,330.

What zip codes are near 99780?

The closest zip codes to 99780 are 99732, 99776, 99764, 99706, 99586.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99780, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.