99753 ZIP Code — Koyuk, AK

Nome County, Alaska

ZIP code 99753 is located in Koyuk, Alaska, within Nome County. It covers approximately 5.10 square miles and serves a population of 300 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99753

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 $83,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

Median household income is $35,313. Poverty affects 40% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 49% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 4 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 99753 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

300

population

5.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99753 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99753

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99753. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Koyuk	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	300
Population density	59 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	180

Geography
Land area	5.10 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	65.0178
Longitude	-161.0353
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	70.7%	39.1%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	33.5%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	2.4%	21.3%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

300

Population

People per sq mi

26.0

Median age

$35,313

Median household income

$14,291

Per capita income

$83,900

Median home value

$744

Median monthly rent

55.6%

Home ownership

39.7%

Poverty rate

16.7%

Unemployment

Housing units

5.9%

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	112	37.3%
18 and over	188	62.7%
65 and over	36	12.0%
Median age	26.0 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 98%

White 1.3%

Two or more races 0.7%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	294	98%
White	4	1.3%
Two or more races	2	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	70.7%	39.1%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	33.5%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	2.4%	21.3%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 27.3%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	27.3%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	4.0%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$35,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.9%

$50k–$100k 54.5%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k–$300k 12.7%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$83,900
Median rent / month	$744
Owner occupied	55.6%
Renter occupied	44.4%
Vacant	13.9%
Single-family detached	96.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	26.1%
1980–1989	33.0%
1970–1979	23.5%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	19.1%
2 bedrooms	27.8%
3 bedrooms	36.5%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	93.9%
1 vehicle	6.1%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Fuel oil	93.9%
Wood	6.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	35	35.4%
Cohabiting couple	28	28.3%
Male householder, no spouse	21	21.2%
Female householder, no spouse	15	15.2%
Households with children under 18	53	53.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	29	29.3%
Average household size	3.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	63.9%	52.3%
Married	27.0%	33.7%
Separated	4.1%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	5.8%
Divorced	3.3%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 61.4%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 3.9%

Bachelor's degree 3.9%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	5.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	8.8%
Kindergarten	5	5.5%
Elementary school	52	57.1%
High school	23	25.3%
College / grad school	3	3.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 34.3%

Education & healthcare 30.0%

Retail trade 22.9%

Construction 4.3%

Professional & management 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.4%
Service	27.1%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.1%
Production & transportation	24.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	30.0%
Government	62.9%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	58.8%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	38.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	4.4

Poverty

All people 39.7%

Under 18 years 50.5%

18 and over 34.0%

Married-couple families 40.0%

Female-led households 30.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.3%
Retirement income	8.1%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	18.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	48.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	26.9%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	13.0%
Arthritis	21.6%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	4.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	37.5%
Binge drinking	20.4%
No physical activity	32.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	26.4%
Poor mental health	19.2%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	19.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	61.4%
Visited dentist	39.8%
Cholesterol screening	78.4%
Teeth loss	37.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.3%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	41.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	14.7%
Public insurance	87.0%
No insurance	9.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	275	91.7%
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)	300	100.0%
Born in same state	300	100.0%
Born in different state	289	96.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.0%
Internet access	90.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99753

What city is ZIP code 99753 in?

ZIP code 99753 is primarily assigned to Koyuk, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99753 in?

ZIP code 99753 falls within Nome County, Alaska.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99753?

40% of residents in ZIP code 99753 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 99753 family-oriented?

37% of residents in ZIP code 99753 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 99753?

6% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 99753?

The median home value in ZIP code 99753 is $83,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 99753 in?

ZIP code 99753 observes the AKST timezone.