99741 ZIP Code — Galena, AK
Yukon Koyukuk County, Alaska
ZIP code 99741 is located in Galena, Alaska, within Yukon Koyukuk County. It covers approximately 17.65 square miles and serves a population of 627 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
About ZIP code 99741
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 $107,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.
Median household income is $77,813.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 8 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.
627
population
17.65
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99741 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99741
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99741. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Galena | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 627 |
| Population density | 36 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 290 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 17.65 sq mi |
| Water area | 6.85 sq mi |
| Latitude | 65.9827 |
| Longitude | -154.4003 |
| Timezone | Alaska (AKT) |
| Area code | 907 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.5% | 57.9% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.3% | 28.7% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.4% | 11.4% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 9.9% | 2.0% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
627
Population
36
People per sq mi
32.1
Median age
$77,813
Median household income
$42,687
Per capita income
$107,400
Median home value
$1,163
Median monthly rent
62.4%
Home ownership
12.0%
Poverty rate
6.9%
Unemployment
250
Housing units
33.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
24
Under 5
30
26
5–9
32
18
10–14
23
16
15–19
19
21
20–24
27
47
25–34
59
42
35–44
51
34
45–54
42
14
55–59
17
12
60–64
15
14
65–74
18
10
75–84
12
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 175 | 27.9% |
| 18 and over | 452 | 72.1% |
| 65 and over | 58 | 9.3% |
| Median age | 32.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
63.7%
White
26.6%
Two or more races
6.2%
Hispanic or Latino
2.3%
Asian
0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 409 | 63.7% |
| White | 171 | 26.6% |
| Two or more races | 40 | 6.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.5% | 57.9% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 44.3% | 28.7% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.4% | 11.4% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 9.9% | 2.0% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
0.4%
$15k–$25k
5.3%
$25k–$35k
5.3%
$35k–$50k
5.6%
$50k–$75k
30.5%
$75k–$100k
15.4%
$100k–$150k
18.0%
$150k–$200k
10.9%
$200k+
6.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 30.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.9% |
| $200k+ | 6.0% |
| Median income | $77,813 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
18.1%
$50k–$100k
28.9%
$100k–$150k
21.1%
$150k–$200k
15.7%
$200k–$300k
9.0%
$300k–$500k
4.2%
$500k–$1M
3.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $107,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,163 |
| Owner occupied | 62.4% |
| Renter occupied | 37.6% |
| Vacant | 24.0% |
| Single-family detached | 87.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.6% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 3.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.14 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 28.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 37.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 14.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 17.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 52.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.1% |
| 3 or more | 10.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.0% |
| Electricity | 0.8% |
| Fuel oil | 54.9% |
| Wood | 41.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 85 | 32.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 52 | 19.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 34 | 12.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 95 | 35.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 104 | 39.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 46 | 17.3% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 49.5% | 40.4% |
| Married | 41.6% | 37.1% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 16.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.1%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
30.7%
Some college, no degree
25.8%
Associate's degree
3.1%
Bachelor's degree
16.9%
Graduate / professional
16.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 15 | 8.4% |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 86 | 48.3% |
| High school | 31 | 17.4% |
| College / grad school | 40 | 22.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
44.6%
Transportation & utilities
17.6%
Public administration
13.4%
Construction
7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.8%
Retail trade
3.9%
Agriculture & mining
3.6%
Manufacturing
2.1%
Information
1.8%
Other services
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.9% |
| Service | 14.0% |
| Sales & office | 21.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.2% |
| Production & transportation | 12.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 38.4% |
| Government | 59.5% |
| Self-employed | 2.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 57.6% |
| Carpool | 23.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 11.3% |
| Work from home | 3.0% |
| Other means | 4.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 8.4 |
Poverty
All people
12.0%
Under 18 years
9.0%
18 and over
13.1%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.9% |
| Retirement income | 19.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.2% |
| High blood pressure | 36.2% |
| High cholesterol | 30.0% |
| Diabetes | 13.5% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| Arthritis | 24.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.8% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 30.5% |
| Binge drinking | 19.4% |
| No physical activity | 27.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.3% |
| Depression | 19.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.9% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 14.4% |
| No health insurance | 15.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 63.4% |
| Visited dentist | 50.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.0% |
| Teeth loss | 24.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 20 | 4.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.8% |
| Under 18 | 1.1% |
| 18–64 years | 5.6% |
| 65 and over | 43.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.3% |
| Public insurance | 34.4% |
| No insurance | 11.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 573 | 91.4% |
| Spanish | 4 | 0.7% |
| 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) | 614 | 97.9% |
| Born in same state | 613 | 97.8% |
| Born in different state | 414 | 66.0% |
| Foreign born | 1 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 13 | 2.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 13 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 26 | 4.1% |
| Italian | 23 | 3.7% |
| English | 13 | 2.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 9 | 1.4% |
| Dutch | 7 | 1.1% |
| French | 2 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.4% |
| Internet access | 93.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99741
What city is ZIP code 99741 in?
ZIP code 99741 is primarily assigned to Galena, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99741 in?
ZIP code 99741 falls within Yukon Koyukuk County, Alaska.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99741?
The median home value in ZIP code 99741 is $107,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 99741?
ZIP code 99741 has an estimated population of 627 residents, with a density of 36 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 99741?
The median household income in ZIP code 99741 is $77,813, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 99741 in?
ZIP code 99741 observes the AKST timezone.