99750 ZIP Code — Kivalina, AK

Northwest Arctic County, Alaska

ZIP code 99750 is located in Kivalina, Alaska, within Northwest Arctic County. It covers approximately 1.63 square miles and serves a population of 769 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99750

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 $112,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,750. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 58% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 3 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (38%) compared to national benchmarks. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 99750 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

769
population
1.63
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99750 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99750

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City Status
Kivalina Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 769
Population density 472 / sq mi
State FIPS 02
County FIPS 188
Geography
Land area 1.63 sq mi
Water area 2.53 sq mi
Latitude 67.6416
Longitude -163.7167
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 44.5% 40.0% 29.8%
$50k – $100k 32.8% 27.5% 32.4%
$100k – $200k 20.4% 25.8% 28.9%
Over $200k 2.2% 6.6% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

769
Population
472
People per sq mi
24.3
Median age
$68,750
Median household income
$17,922
Per capita income
$112,500
Median home value
$925
Median monthly rent
79.9%
Home ownership
22.5%
Poverty rate
22.5%
Unemployment
135
Housing units
2.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
51
Under 5
34
60
5–9
41
63
10–14
43
34
15–19
23
27
20–24
19
65
25–34
44
53
35–44
36
39
45–54
26
26
55–59
18
14
60–64
10
17
65–74
11
8
75–84
5
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1833543.6%
18 and over43456.4%
65 and over435.6%
Median age24.3 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 96%
Two or more races 2.1%
White 2%
GroupCount%
American Indian / Alaska Native73896%
Two or more races162.1%
White152%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 44.5% 40.0% 29.8%
$50k – $100k 32.8% 27.5% 32.4%
$100k – $200k 20.4% 25.8% 28.9%
Over $200k 2.2% 6.6% 8.8%
Under $10k 5.6%
$10k–$15k 3.5%
$15k–$25k 6.9%
$25k–$35k 11.1%
$35k–$50k 6.9%
$50k–$75k 20.8%
$75k–$100k 14.6%
$100k–$150k 18.1%
$150k–$200k 6.9%
$200k+ 5.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.6%
$10k–$15k3.5%
$15k–$25k6.9%
$25k–$35k11.1%
$35k–$50k6.9%
$50k–$75k20.8%
$75k–$100k14.6%
$100k–$150k18.1%
$150k–$200k6.9%
$200k+5.6%
Median income$68,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.7%
$50k–$100k 27.0%
$100k–$150k 17.4%
$150k–$200k 13.9%
$200k–$300k 19.1%
$300k–$500k 7.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$112,500
Median rent / month$925
Owner occupied79.9%
Renter occupied20.1%
Vacant12.2%
Single-family detached95.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes3.0%
Median rooms3.6
Avg household size (owned)5.64

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.8%
2000–200916.5%
1990–199911.0%
1980–198925.6%
1970–197936.6%
1960–19694.9%
1950–19591.2%
1940–19492.4%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.9%
1 bedroom22.0%
2 bedrooms19.5%
3 bedrooms26.2%
4 bedrooms27.4%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle96.5%
1 vehicle2.1%
2 vehicles0.0%
3 or more1.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity0.7%
Fuel oil95.1%
Wood2.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family6947.9%
Cohabiting couple2618.1%
Male householder, no spouse1611.1%
Female householder, no spouse3322.9%
Households with children under 1811277.8%
Households with seniors (65+)3020.8%
Average household size5.34

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married60.5%50.9%
Married31.2%37.4%
Separated1.9%1.4%
Widowed1.5%6.5%
Divorced4.9%3.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%
Some HS, no diploma 17.4%
HS graduate 62.3%
Some college, no degree 12.0%
Associate's degree 0.5%
Bachelor's degree 1.1%
Graduate / professional 1.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher77.8%
Bachelor's or higher2.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool176.3%
Kindergarten217.8%
Elementary school17966.3%
High school5118.9%
College / grad school20.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 23.5%
Education & healthcare 20.0%
Transportation & utilities 11.5%
Professional & management 9.0%
Agriculture & mining 8.5%
Retail trade 8.0%
Construction 7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%
Other services 5.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts22.5%
Service22.5%
Sales & office13.5%
Natural resources & construction19.5%
Production & transportation22.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector37.0%
Government58.5%
Self-employed4.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone2.5%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk55.8%
Work from home3.6%
Other means38.1%
Avg commute (minutes)3.3

Poverty

All people 22.5%
Under 18 years 29.5%
18 and over 17.1%
Married-couple families 7.2%
Female-led households 29.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security21.5%
Retirement income7.6%
Supplemental Security6.3%
Cash public assistance15.3%
Food stamps / SNAP58.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity42.9%
High blood pressure33.7%
High cholesterol26.4%
Diabetes13.1%
Heart disease7.2%
Stroke4.7%
Asthma14.0%
Arthritis22.2%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease9.7%
Cancer4.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking37.6%
Binge drinking20.3%
No physical activity35.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.6%
Depression21.7%
Fair or poor health26.3%
Poor mental health20.5%
Poor physical health16.5%
No health insurance20.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)63.3%
Visited dentist39.1%
Cholesterol screening77.4%
Teeth loss35.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans30.7%
Disability%
Any disability9.4%
Under 182.4%
18–64 years11.1%
65 and over48.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance21.9%
Public insurance63.8%
No insurance24.1%
Uninsured under 199.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only68488.9%
Spanish60.9%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)769100.0%
Born in same state76899.9%
Born in different state75898.6%
Foreign born10.1%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French81%
AncestryCount%
Italian60.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access18.7%
Internet access92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99750

What city is ZIP code 99750 in?

ZIP code 99750 is primarily assigned to Kivalina, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99750 in?

ZIP code 99750 falls within Northwest Arctic County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99750 family-oriented?

44% of residents in ZIP code 99750 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 99750?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99750?

23% of residents in ZIP code 99750 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99750?

The median home value in ZIP code 99750 is $112,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 99750 in?

ZIP code 99750 observes the AKST timezone.

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