99752 ZIP Code — Kotzebue, AK

Northwest Arctic County, Alaska

ZIP code 99752 is located in Kotzebue, Alaska, within Northwest Arctic County. It covers approximately 3,968.44 square miles and serves a population of 3,255 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99752

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $251,900. Renters make up the majority at 56%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $101,071.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 7 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

3,255

population

3,968.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99752 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99752

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99752. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kotzebue	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,255
Population density	1,085 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	188

Geography
Land area	3,968.44 sq mi
Water area	950.94 sq mi
Latitude	66.7378
Longitude	-161.7791
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	27.4%	40.0%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	27.5%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	34.2%	25.8%	28.9%
Over $200k	10.8%	6.6%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

3,255

Population

1,085

People per sq mi

31.9

Median age

$101,071

Median household income

$51,972

Per capita income

$251,900

Median home value

$1,633

Median monthly rent

43.7%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

803

Housing units

25.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

147

Under 5

142

139

5–9

135

136

10–14

132

125

15–19

122

20–24

309

25–34

300

192

35–44

186

206

45–54

200

55–59

107

60–64

103

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	990	30.4%
18 and over	2,265	69.6%
65 and over	251	7.7%
Median age	31.9 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 61.5%

White 20.2%

Two or more races 11%

Black or African American 2.7%

Asian 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2,038	61.5%
White	669	20.2%
Two or more races	366	11%
Black or African American	88	2.7%
Asian	65	2%
Hispanic or Latino	59	1.8%
Other race	18	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	11	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.4%	40.0%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	27.5%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	34.2%	25.8%	28.9%
Over $200k	10.8%	6.6%	8.8%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 3.5%

$35k–$50k 4.8%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k+ 15.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	3.5%
$35k–$50k	4.8%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	20.0%
$150k–$200k	15.3%
$200k+	15.1%
Median income	$101,071

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 6.5%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 27.4%

$300k–$500k 22.8%

$500k–$1M 13.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$251,900
Median rent / month	$1,633
Owner occupied	43.7%
Renter occupied	56.3%
Vacant	33.6%
Single-family detached	61.0%
Large apartment buildings	6.3%
Mobile homes	2.3%
Median rooms	3.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	5.5%
1990–1999	20.7%
1980–1989	36.1%
1970–1979	21.7%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	0.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.2%
1 bedroom	16.9%
2 bedrooms	28.4%
3 bedrooms	32.9%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	42.8%
1 vehicle	40.0%
2 vehicles	14.6%
3 or more	2.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.1%
Electricity	0.5%
Fuel oil	93.3%
Wood	6.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	315	37.0%
Cohabiting couple	82	9.6%
Male householder, no spouse	227	26.6%
Female householder, no spouse	228	26.8%
Households with children under 18	355	41.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	165	19.4%
Average household size	3.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.7%	47.5%
Married	43.0%	34.6%
Separated	2.0%	2.2%
Widowed	2.9%	4.8%
Divorced	12.4%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 37.1%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 17.3%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.7%
Bachelor's or higher	25.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	4.5%
Kindergarten	61	7.4%
Elementary school	432	52.6%
High school	214	26.1%
College / grad school	77	9.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.2%

Public administration 20.3%

Agriculture & mining 11.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Retail trade 5.3%

Construction 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.6%

Professional & management 3.9%

Manufacturing 3.3%

Other services 2.5%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.0%
Service	7.4%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	20.8%
Production & transportation	12.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.6%
Government	36.9%
Self-employed	1.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	20.7%
Carpool	23.4%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	40.6%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	10.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	7.3

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 18.1%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 17.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	18.8%
Retirement income	19.2%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	31.4%
High cholesterol	26.7%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	20.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	4.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.6%
Binge drinking	22.6%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	16.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	61.7%
Visited dentist	50.4%
Cholesterol screening	82.7%
Teeth loss	23.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	178	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.3%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	38.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.7%
Public insurance	33.7%
No insurance	18.2%
Uninsured under 19	23.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,966	91.1%
Spanish	40	1.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	18	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,155	96.9%
Born in same state	3,114	95.7%
Born in different state	2,529	77.7%
Foreign born	41	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	100	3.1%
Not a US citizen	57	57.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	124	3.8%
French	56	1.7%
Polish	20	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	12	0.4%
Arab	6	0.2%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.2%
Internet access	94.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99752

What city is ZIP code 99752 in?

ZIP code 99752 is primarily assigned to Kotzebue, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99752 in?

ZIP code 99752 falls within Northwest Arctic County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99752 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 99752 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 99752 mostly rentals?

56% of occupied units in ZIP code 99752 are renter-occupied.

What is the population of ZIP code 99752?

ZIP code 99752 has an estimated population of 3,255 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 99752?

The median household income in ZIP code 99752 is $101,071, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 99752 in?

ZIP code 99752 observes the AKST timezone.