99748 ZIP Code — Kaltag, AK
Yukon Koyukuk County, Alaska
ZIP code 99748 is located in Kaltag, Alaska, within Yukon Koyukuk County. It covers approximately 21.64 square miles and serves a population of 197 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
197
population
21.64
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99748 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99748
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99748. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Kaltag | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 197 |
| Population density | 9 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 290 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 21.64 sq mi |
| Water area | 5.92 sq mi |
| Latitude | 64.3390 |
| Longitude | -158.7122 |
| 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 | 66.2% | 57.9% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 19.7% | 28.7% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.1% | 11.4% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.0% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
197
Population
9
People per sq mi
45.3
Median age
$39,688
Median household income
$38,642
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$806
Median monthly rent
71.0%
Home ownership
8.1%
Poverty rate
25.5%
Unemployment
79
Housing units
7.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
8
5–9
5
2
10–14
1
7
15–19
4
20
20–24
14
2
25–34
1
20
35–44
13
26
45–54
18
10
55–59
7
16
60–64
11
7
65–74
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22 | 11.2% |
| 18 and over | 175 | 88.8% |
| 65 and over | 12 | 6.1% |
| Median age | 45.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
73.6%
White
20.8%
Two or more races
5.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 145 | 73.6% |
| White | 41 | 20.8% |
| Two or more races | 11 | 5.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 66.2% | 57.9% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 19.7% | 28.7% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.1% | 11.4% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.0% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
17.4%
$15k–$25k
15.9%
$25k–$35k
11.6%
$35k–$50k
13.0%
$50k–$75k
11.6%
$75k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
10.1%
$150k–$200k
8.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 17.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 15.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.7% |
| Median income | $39,688 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
53.1%
$50k–$100k
16.3%
$100k–$150k
16.3%
$200k–$300k
14.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $806 |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% |
| Vacant | 30.3% |
| Single-family detached | 91.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 3.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.29 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 32.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 14.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 39.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 87.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 13.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Fuel oil | 47.8% |
| Wood | 52.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 36 | 52.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 18 | 26.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 15 | 21.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 11 | 15.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6 | 8.7% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.5% | 32.4% |
| Married | 50.9% | 52.1% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 15.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
1.5%
HS graduate
51.5%
Some college, no degree
32.4%
Associate's degree
7.4%
Bachelor's degree
2.9%
Graduate / professional
4.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 7.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 5 | 10.9% |
| Elementary school | 11 | 23.9% |
| High school | 6 | 13.0% |
| College / grad school | 24 | 52.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.2%
Public administration
19.8%
Retail trade
12.6%
Professional & management
9.9%
Construction
7.2%
Transportation & utilities
7.2%
Other services
5.4%
Wholesale trade
3.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 52.3% |
| Service | 13.5% |
| Sales & office | 13.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.2% |
| Production & transportation | 13.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 42.3% |
| Government | 57.7% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 13.0% |
| Carpool | 11.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 50.0% |
| Work from home | 3.0% |
| Other means | 23.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 5.5 |
Poverty
All people
8.1%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
9.1%
Married-couple families
11.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 14.5% |
| Retirement income | 14.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 20.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 10.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 23.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| High blood pressure | 35.2% |
| High cholesterol | 27.4% |
| Diabetes | 13.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 4.8% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| Arthritis | 22.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.2% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 32.7% |
| Binge drinking | 21.3% |
| No physical activity | 28.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.4% |
| Depression | 19.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.6% |
| Poor physical health | 14.4% |
| No health insurance | 16.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 62.5% |
| Visited dentist | 48.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.9% |
| Teeth loss | 27.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 28 | 16.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 11.0% |
| 65 and over | 50.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.3% |
| Public insurance | 24.9% |
| No insurance | 27.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 18.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 197 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 186 | 94.4% |
| Born in same state | 186 | 94.4% |
| Born in different state | 133 | 67.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 11 | 5.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 11 | 5.6% |
| Polish | 7 | 3.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3 | 1.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.0% |
| Internet access | 72.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99748
What city is ZIP code 99748 in?
ZIP code 99748 is primarily assigned to Kaltag, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99748 in?
ZIP code 99748 falls within Yukon Koyukuk County, Alaska.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 99748?
7% 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 99748 have a large veteran population?
16% of civilians in ZIP code 99748 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 99748?
The median household income in ZIP code 99748 is $39,688, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 99748?
ZIP code 99748 has an estimated population of 197 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 99748 in?
ZIP code 99748 observes the AKST timezone.