99727 ZIP Code — Buckland, AK

Northwest Arctic County, Alaska

ZIP code 99727 is located in Buckland, Alaska, within Northwest Arctic County. It covers approximately 0.53 square miles and serves a population of 644 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99727

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $76,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($53,819) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 55% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 8 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (38%) compared to national benchmarks. 27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 99727 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

644

population

0.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99727 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99727

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99727. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buckland	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	644
Population density	1,215 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	188

Geography
Land area	0.53 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	65.8748
Longitude	-160.5099
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	53.5%	40.0%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	22.5%	27.5%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	25.8%	28.9%
Over $200k	6.2%	6.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

644

Population

1,215

People per sq mi

22.2

Median age

$53,819

Median household income

$16,754

Per capita income

$76,700

Median home value

$1,071

Median monthly rent

82.7%

Home ownership

15.6%

Poverty rate

27.1%

Unemployment

122

Housing units

2.0%

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	277	43.0%
18 and over	367	57.0%
65 and over	45	7.0%
Median age	22.2 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 97.8%

White 2.2%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	630	97.8%
White	14	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.5%	40.0%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	22.5%	27.5%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	25.8%	28.9%
Over $200k	6.2%	6.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 20.3%

$50k–$75k 28.6%

$75k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 9.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	20.3%
$50k–$75k	28.6%
$75k–$100k	7.5%
$100k–$150k	7.5%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	9.0%
Median income	$53,819

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.7%

$50k–$100k 35.5%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k–$300k 0.9%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$76,700
Median rent / month	$1,071
Owner occupied	82.7%
Renter occupied	17.3%
Vacant	8.3%
Single-family detached	96.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.4%
Median rooms	3.9
Avg household size (owned)	4.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	34.5%
1970–1979	31.7%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.5%
1 bedroom	12.4%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	36.6%
4 bedrooms	18.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	78.9%
1 vehicle	17.3%
2 vehicles	2.3%
3 or more	1.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Fuel oil	94.0%
Wood	6.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	66	49.6%
Cohabiting couple	4	3.0%
Male householder, no spouse	31	23.3%
Female householder, no spouse	32	24.1%
Households with children under 18	101	75.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	43	32.3%
Average household size	4.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.4%	41.2%
Married	34.5%	41.8%
Separated	2.1%	0.0%
Widowed	2.1%	14.1%
Divorced	3.8%	2.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.1%

HS graduate 66.7%

Some college, no degree 13.5%

Associate's degree 2.0%

Bachelor's degree 2.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.2%
Bachelor's or higher	2.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	4.9%
Kindergarten	13	6.4%
Elementary school	118	58.1%
High school	56	27.6%
College / grad school	6	3.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 32.4%

Education & healthcare 23.6%

Transportation & utilities 12.8%

Agriculture & mining 10.1%

Retail trade 9.5%

Other services 6.8%

Professional & management 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.1%
Service	22.3%
Sales & office	14.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	16.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	39.2%
Government	60.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	5.1%
Carpool	2.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	31.2%
Work from home	9.4%
Other means	52.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	7.8

Poverty

All people 15.6%

Under 18 years 16.3%

18 and over 15.0%

Married-couple families 12.1%

Female-led households 9.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.1%
Retirement income	11.3%
Supplemental Security	9.8%
Cash public assistance	26.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	54.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.6%
High blood pressure	31.3%
High cholesterol	23.9%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	13.3%
Arthritis	19.2%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	3.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	38.3%
Binge drinking	22.2%
No physical activity	34.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	24.8%
Poor mental health	20.2%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	21.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	60.8%
Visited dentist	38.2%
Cholesterol screening	75.2%
Teeth loss	38.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	2.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	82.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	17.1%
Public insurance	58.1%
No insurance	27.0%
Uninsured under 19	17.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	555	86.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
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)	644	100.0%
Born in same state	644	100.0%
Born in different state	632	98.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	13	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	20.7%
Internet access	96.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99727

What city is ZIP code 99727 in?

ZIP code 99727 is primarily assigned to Buckland, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99727 in?

ZIP code 99727 falls within Northwest Arctic County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99727 family-oriented?

43% of residents in ZIP code 99727 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 99727 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 99727 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99727?

16% of residents in ZIP code 99727 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 99727 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 99727 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 99727 in?

ZIP code 99727 observes the AKST timezone.