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Northwest Arctic County
Ambler, AK
99786
99786 ZIP Code — Ambler, AK
Northwest Arctic County, Alaska
ZIP code 99786 is located in
Ambler ,
Alaska ,
within Northwest Arctic County .
It covers approximately 10.28 square miles and serves a population of
277 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone,
served by area code 907 .
About ZIP code 99786
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $37,857. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 59% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 3 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (16%), smoking (38%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 99786 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
277
Population density
27 / sq mi
State FIPS
02
County FIPS
188
Geography
Land area
10.28 sq mi
Water area
1.57 sq mi
Latitude
67.6806
Longitude
-156.8758
Timezone
Alaska (AKT)
Area code
907
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
71.3%
40.0%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
15.0%
27.5%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
13.8%
25.8%
28.9%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.6%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$37,857
Median household income
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 80 28.9% 18 and over 197 71.1% 65 and over 52 18.8% Median age 29.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
82.7%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 229 82.7% White 44 15.9% Two or more races 4 1.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
71.3%
40.0%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
15.0%
27.5%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
13.8%
25.8%
28.9%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.6%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.0% $15k–$25k 31.4% $25k–$35k 8.1% $35k–$50k 12.8% $50k–$75k 18.6% $75k–$100k 3.5% $100k–$150k 10.5% $150k–$200k 8.1% Median income $37,857
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $86,700 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 88.4% Renter occupied 11.6% Vacant 26.5% Single-family detached 99.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 3.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.71
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 16.2% 2000–2009 3.4% 1990–1999 27.4% 1980–1989 17.9% 1970–1979 35.0% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 6.0% 1 bedroom 13.7% 2 bedrooms 27.4% 3 bedrooms 16.2% 4 bedrooms 36.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 94.2% 1 vehicle 3.5% 2 vehicles 2.3% 3 or more 0.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 8.1% Fuel oil 39.5% Wood 48.8% Solar 3.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 29 33.7% Cohabiting couple 16 18.6% Male householder, no spouse 16 18.6% Female householder, no spouse 25 29.1% Households with children under 18 42 48.8% Households with seniors (65+) 42 48.8% Average household size 2.85
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 61.4% 73.0% Married 35.2% 18.3% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 3.4% 7.0% Divorced 0.0% 1.7%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
15.9%
Some college, no degree
20.3%
Graduate / professional
19.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 75.8% Bachelor's or higher 22.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 3.4% Kindergarten 4 6.9% Elementary school 40 69.0% High school 10 17.2% College / grad school 2 3.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
66.7%
Public administration
7.2%
Agriculture & mining
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Professional & management
2.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 59.4% Service 11.6% Sales & office 13.0% Natural resources & construction 8.7% Production & transportation 7.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 29.0% Government 66.7% Self-employed 4.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 3.0% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 80.6% Work from home 7.5% Other means 9.0% Avg commute (minutes) 2.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
10.3%
Female-led households
11.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.7% Retirement income 34.9% Supplemental Security 10.5% Cash public assistance 3.5% Food stamps / SNAP 59.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 44.6% High blood pressure 40.4% High cholesterol 31.5% Diabetes 16.0% Heart disease 9.5% Stroke 5.9% Asthma 13.3% Arthritis 27.9% Kidney disease 4.4% Pulmonary disease 11.7% Cancer 5.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 38.0% Binge drinking 18.3% No physical activity 37.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.4% Depression 20.4% Fair or poor health 28.4% Poor mental health 18.4% Poor physical health 18.4% No health insurance 19.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 65.5% Visited dentist 39.8% Cholesterol screening 82.7% Teeth loss 36.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 19 9.6%
Disability % Any disability 15.5% Under 18 3.8% 18–64 years 13.1% 65 and over 40.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 29.2% Public insurance 56.0% No insurance 22.0% Uninsured under 19 15.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 251 90.6% Spanish 9 3.6% 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) 277 100.0% Born in same state 277 100.0% Born in different state 237 85.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 2 0.7%
Ancestry Count % French 2 0.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 31.0% Internet access 76.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99786
What city is ZIP code 99786 in?
ZIP code 99786 is primarily assigned to Ambler, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99786 in?
ZIP code 99786 falls within Northwest Arctic County, Alaska.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99786?
25% of residents in ZIP code 99786 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 99786 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 99786 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 99786?
Health data for ZIP code 99786 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (38%) compared to national benchmarks.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99786?
The median home value in ZIP code 99786 is $86,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 99786 in?
ZIP code 99786 observes the AKST timezone.
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