99747 ZIP Code — Kaktovik, AK

North Slope County, Alaska

ZIP code 99747 is located in Kaktovik, Alaska, within North Slope County. It covers approximately 5.99 square miles and serves a population of 201 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99747

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 $93,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($86,458) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 4 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks. 27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

201

population

5.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99747 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99747

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99747. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kaktovik	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	201
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	185

Geography
Land area	5.99 sq mi
Water area	0.80 sq mi
Latitude	70.1205
Longitude	-143.6779
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	18.0%	30.2%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	49.2%	31.3%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	27.9%	30.8%	28.9%
Over $200k	4.9%	7.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

201

Population

People per sq mi

27.8

Median age

$86,458

Median household income

$32,169

Per capita income

$93,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.5%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

16.9%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	59	29.4%
18 and over	142	70.6%
65 and over	11	5.5%
Median age	27.8 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 93%

Two or more races 4.5%

White 2.5%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	187	93%
Two or more races	9	4.5%
White	5	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.0%	30.2%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	49.2%	31.3%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	27.9%	30.8%	28.9%
Over $200k	4.9%	7.7%	8.8%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 4.9%

$50k–$75k 26.2%

$75k–$100k 21.3%

$100k–$150k 4.9%

$150k–$200k 18.0%

$200k+ 18.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	4.9%
$50k–$75k	26.2%
$75k–$100k	21.3%
$100k–$150k	4.9%
$150k–$200k	18.0%
$200k+	18.0%
Median income	$86,458

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.1%

$50k–$100k 51.9%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 5.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.5%
Renter occupied	11.5%
Vacant	22.8%
Single-family detached	97.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.5%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.5%
1990–1999	19.0%
1980–1989	54.4%
1970–1979	17.7%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	1.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	8.9%
2 bedrooms	20.3%
3 bedrooms	48.1%
4 bedrooms	20.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	65.6%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	8.2%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Fuel oil	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4	6.6%
Cohabiting couple	5	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	35	57.4%
Female householder, no spouse	17	27.9%
Households with children under 18	40	65.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	11	18.0%
Average household size	3.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	74.7%	63.1%
Married	4.4%	13.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	6.6%	13.8%
Divorced	14.3%	9.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 64.0%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.4%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	13.0%
Kindergarten	2	4.3%
Elementary school	20	43.5%
High school	18	39.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 27.0%

Public administration 25.7%

Construction 23.0%

Education & healthcare 9.5%

Retail trade 6.8%

Other services 4.1%

Information 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	6.8%
Service	28.4%
Sales & office	10.8%
Natural resources & construction	24.3%
Production & transportation	29.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	39.2%
Government	59.5%
Self-employed	1.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	7.8%
Carpool	40.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	32.8%
Work from home	1.6%
Other means	17.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	3.8

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 11.9%

18 and over 13.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.7%
Retirement income	4.9%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	9.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.3%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	28.1%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	22.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	32.2%
Binge drinking	20.5%
No physical activity	31.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	20.9%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	17.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.8%
Visited dentist	51.0%
Cholesterol screening	83.8%
Teeth loss	28.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	7	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.8%
65 and over	81.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.0%
Public insurance	28.6%
No insurance	26.5%
Uninsured under 19	16.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	186	92.5%
Spanish	22	11.8%
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)	195	97.0%
Born in same state	188	93.5%
Born in different state	183	91.0%
Foreign born	7	3.5%
Naturalized citizen	6	3.0%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99747

What city is ZIP code 99747 in?

ZIP code 99747 is primarily assigned to Kaktovik, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99747 in?

ZIP code 99747 falls within North Slope County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99747 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 99747 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99747?

The median home value in ZIP code 99747 is $93,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 99747?

ZIP code 99747 has an estimated population of 201 residents, with a density of 34 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 99747?

The median household income in ZIP code 99747 is $86,458, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 99747 in?

ZIP code 99747 observes the AKST timezone.