99749 ZIP Code — Kiana, AK

Northwest Arctic County, Alaska

ZIP code 99749 is located in Kiana, Alaska, within Northwest Arctic County. It covers approximately 1.08 square miles and serves a population of 424 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99749

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 $130,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,500. Poverty affects 25% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (16%), smoking (39%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 99749 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

424
population
1.08
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99749 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99749

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City Status
Kiana Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 424
Population density 393 / sq mi
State FIPS 02
County FIPS 188
Geography
Land area 1.08 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 67.5636
Longitude -160.3051
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 46.2% 40.0% 29.8%
$50k – $100k 24.4% 27.5% 32.4%
$100k – $200k 25.6% 25.8% 28.9%
Over $200k 3.8% 6.6% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

424
Population
393
People per sq mi
24.7
Median age
$62,500
Median household income
$20,704
Per capita income
$130,400
Median home value
$917
Median monthly rent
81.5%
Home ownership
24.5%
Poverty rate
28.9%
Unemployment
126
Housing units
11.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
20
Under 5
18
29
5–9
27
19
10–14
17
21
15–19
20
24
20–24
22
22
25–34
20
23
35–44
21
13
45–54
12
11
55–59
11
10
60–64
10
17
65–74
16
10
75–84
9
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1815336.1%
18 and over27163.9%
65 and over5412.7%
Median age24.7 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 95.3%
White 4.7%
GroupCount%
American Indian / Alaska Native40495.3%
White204.7%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.2% 40.0% 29.8%
$50k – $100k 24.4% 27.5% 32.4%
$100k – $200k 25.6% 25.8% 28.9%
Over $200k 3.8% 6.6% 8.8%
Under $10k 6.5%
$10k–$15k 6.5%
$15k–$25k 2.2%
$25k–$35k 8.7%
$35k–$50k 12.0%
$50k–$75k 30.4%
$75k–$100k 8.7%
$100k–$150k 16.3%
$150k–$200k 2.2%
$200k+ 6.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.5%
$10k–$15k6.5%
$15k–$25k2.2%
$25k–$35k8.7%
$35k–$50k12.0%
$50k–$75k30.4%
$75k–$100k8.7%
$100k–$150k16.3%
$150k–$200k2.2%
$200k+6.5%
Median income$62,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.0%
$50k–$100k 20.0%
$100k–$150k 13.3%
$150k–$200k 14.7%
$200k–$300k 20.0%
$300k–$500k 8.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$130,400
Median rent / month$917
Owner occupied81.5%
Renter occupied18.5%
Vacant35.7%
Single-family detached93.7%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms4.1
Avg household size (owned)4.81

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.4%
2000–200914.0%
1990–199920.3%
1980–198926.6%
1970–197933.6%
1960–19692.8%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19491.4%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)5.6%
1 bedroom5.6%
2 bedrooms31.5%
3 bedrooms26.6%
4 bedrooms30.8%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle75.0%
1 vehicle17.4%
2 vehicles7.6%
3 or more0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Fuel oil94.6%
Wood5.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family3841.3%
Cohabiting couple1314.1%
Male householder, no spouse1010.9%
Female householder, no spouse3133.7%
Households with children under 184751.1%
Households with seniors (65+)3639.1%
Average household size4.61

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married57.2%47.4%
Married28.3%28.9%
Separated6.3%3.0%
Widowed4.4%14.1%
Divorced3.8%6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%
Some HS, no diploma 9.2%
HS graduate 56.0%
Some college, no degree 13.0%
Associate's degree 7.2%
Bachelor's degree 8.2%
Graduate / professional 2.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.4%
Bachelor's or higher11.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool54.0%
Kindergarten1814.3%
Elementary school7257.1%
High school2519.8%
College / grad school64.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 29.6%
Education & healthcare 21.3%
Agriculture & mining 13.0%
Public administration 10.2%
Retail trade 7.4%
Other services 6.5%
Finance & real estate 4.6%
Construction 1.9%
Manufacturing 1.9%
Wholesale trade 1.9%
Professional & management 1.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.6%
Service11.1%
Sales & office14.8%
Natural resources & construction10.2%
Production & transportation34.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector63.9%
Government31.5%
Self-employed4.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone12.1%
Carpool11.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk33.0%
Work from home13.2%
Other means30.8%
Avg commute (minutes)3.9

Poverty

All people 24.5%
Under 18 years 42.5%
18 and over 14.4%
Married-couple families 2.6%
Female-led households 38.2%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security44.6%
Retirement income32.6%
Supplemental Security3.3%
Cash public assistance14.1%
Food stamps / SNAP37.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity44.6%
High blood pressure39.8%
High cholesterol30.6%
Diabetes16.2%
Heart disease10.1%
Stroke6.2%
Asthma13.0%
Arthritis27.0%
Kidney disease4.4%
Pulmonary disease11.4%
Cancer5.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking38.6%
Binge drinking19.5%
No physical activity37.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.7%
Depression20.0%
Fair or poor health28.7%
Poor mental health18.3%
Poor physical health18.2%
No health insurance20.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)64.6%
Visited dentist38.3%
Cholesterol screening81.2%
Teeth loss37.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans238.5%
Disability%
Any disability13.4%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years14.7%
65 and over46.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance32.3%
Public insurance65.8%
No insurance17.2%
Uninsured under 199.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only38691.0%
Spanish20.5%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)424100.0%
Born in same state424100.0%
Born in different state39793.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Irish20.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access21.7%
Internet access95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99749

What city is ZIP code 99749 in?

ZIP code 99749 is primarily assigned to Kiana, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99749 in?

ZIP code 99749 falls within Northwest Arctic County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99749 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 99749 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99749?

25% of residents in ZIP code 99749 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 99749?

11% 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 99749 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 99749 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 99749 in?

ZIP code 99749 observes the AKST timezone.

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