99720 ZIP Code — Allakaket, AK

Yukon Koyukuk County, Alaska

ZIP code 99720 is located in Allakaket, Alaska, within Yukon Koyukuk County. It covers approximately 46.16 square miles and serves a population of 256 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99720

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $54,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $31,875. Poverty affects 54% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 56% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 6 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 99720 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a high rate of remote workers, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

256

population

46.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99720 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99720

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99720. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Allakaket	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	256
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	290

Geography
Land area	46.16 sq mi
Water area	2.39 sq mi
Latitude	66.5344
Longitude	-152.7203
Timezone	Alaska (AKT)
Area code	907

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.7%	57.9%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	19.0%	28.7%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	11.4%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

256

Population

People per sq mi

26.5

Median age

$31,875

Median household income

$16,473

Per capita income

$54,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

65.7%

Home ownership

54.3%

Poverty rate

14.7%

Unemployment

Housing units

4.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	94	36.7%
18 and over	162	63.3%
65 and over	13	5.1%
Median age	26.5 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 78.5%

White 20.3%

Two or more races 1.2%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	201	78.5%
White	52	20.3%
Two or more races	3	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.7%	57.9%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	19.0%	28.7%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	10.3%	11.4%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 22.9%

$10k–$15k 10.0%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 15.7%

$35k–$50k 20.0%

$50k–$75k 5.7%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	22.9%
$10k–$15k	10.0%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	15.7%
$35k–$50k	20.0%
$50k–$75k	5.7%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	4.3%
Median income	$31,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 45.7%

$50k–$100k 26.1%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$200k–$300k 8.7%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$54,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	65.7%
Renter occupied	34.3%
Vacant	22.2%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.7%
1990–1999	43.3%
1980–1989	31.1%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.6%
1 bedroom	26.7%
2 bedrooms	42.2%
3 bedrooms	15.6%
4 bedrooms	10.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	90.0%
1 vehicle	5.7%
2 vehicles	4.3%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	2.9%
Fuel oil	58.6%
Wood	38.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	14	20.0%
Cohabiting couple	14	20.0%
Male householder, no spouse	29	41.4%
Female householder, no spouse	13	18.6%
Households with children under 18	32	45.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	11	15.7%
Average household size	3.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	58.7%	64.9%
Married	33.0%	28.1%
Separated	2.8%	7.0%
Widowed	2.8%	0.0%
Divorced	2.8%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.8%

Some HS, no diploma 12.2%

HS graduate 42.2%

Some college, no degree 32.7%

Associate's degree 2.0%

Bachelor's degree 4.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.0%
Bachelor's or higher	4.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	12.5%
Kindergarten	7	7.3%
Elementary school	35	36.5%
High school	8	8.3%
College / grad school	34	35.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 64.5%

Education & healthcare 16.1%

Retail trade 11.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.3%
Service	30.1%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	15.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	11.8%
Government	80.6%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	45.2%
Work from home	25.8%
Other means	29.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	6.2

Poverty

All people 54.3%

Under 18 years 75.5%

18 and over 42.0%

Married-couple families 35.7%

Female-led households 75.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	12.9%
Retirement income	4.3%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	4.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	55.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	27.3%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	21.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.2%
Binge drinking	21.1%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	62.9%
Visited dentist	48.6%
Cholesterol screening	82.5%
Teeth loss	27.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	16.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.0%
Under 18	7.4%
18–64 years	26.2%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	22.3%
Public insurance	64.1%
No insurance	14.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	213	83.2%
Spanish	6	2.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	256	100.0%
Born in same state	251	98.0%
Born in different state	205	80.1%
Foreign born	5	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.3%
Internet access	71.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99720

What city is ZIP code 99720 in?

ZIP code 99720 is primarily assigned to Allakaket, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99720 in?

ZIP code 99720 falls within Yukon Koyukuk County, Alaska.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99720?

54% of residents in ZIP code 99720 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 99720 family-oriented?

37% of residents in ZIP code 99720 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 99720?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 99720 have a large veteran population?

17% of civilians in ZIP code 99720 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 99720 in?

ZIP code 99720 observes the AKST timezone.