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Northwest Arctic County
Noatak, AK
99761
99761 ZIP Code — Noatak, AK
Northwest Arctic County, Alaska
ZIP code 99761 is located in
Noatak ,
Alaska ,
within Northwest Arctic County .
It covers approximately 15.83 square miles and serves a population of
536 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone,
served by area code 907 .
About ZIP code 99761
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $157,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $67,500. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 49% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 6 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), smoking (38%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 99761 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
536
Population density
34 / sq mi
State FIPS
02
County FIPS
188
Geography
Land area
15.83 sq mi
Water area
0.12 sq mi
Latitude
67.3288
Longitude
-162.7686
Timezone
Alaska (AKT)
Area code
907
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.2%
40.0%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
36.7%
27.5%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
17.8%
25.8%
28.9%
Over $200k
3.3%
6.6%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$67,500
Median household income
$157,500
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 200 37.3% 18 and over 336 62.7% 65 and over 37 6.9% Median age 25.8 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
98.1%
Black or African American
0.7%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 526 98.1% White 6 1.1% Black or African American 4 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
42.2%
40.0%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
36.7%
27.5%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
17.8%
25.8%
28.9%
Over $200k
3.3%
6.6%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.0% $10k–$15k 8.8% $15k–$25k 4.9% $25k–$35k 2.0% $35k–$50k 9.8% $50k–$75k 29.4% $75k–$100k 11.8% $100k–$150k 20.6% $150k–$200k 3.9% $200k+ 6.9% Median income $67,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $157,500 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 83.3% Renter occupied 16.7% Vacant 11.3% Single-family detached 94.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 1.7% Median rooms 4.4 Avg household size (owned) 5.49
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.5% 2000–2009 16.5% 1990–1999 40.9% 1980–1989 16.5% 1970–1979 13.9% 1960–1969 8.7% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.2% 1 bedroom 4.3% 2 bedrooms 20.9% 3 bedrooms 27.0% 4 bedrooms 40.9% 5+ bedrooms 1.7%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 85.3% 1 vehicle 10.8% 2 vehicles 2.0% 3 or more 2.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Fuel oil 85.3% Wood 14.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 62 60.8% Cohabiting couple 4 3.9% Male householder, no spouse 16 15.7% Female householder, no spouse 20 19.6% Households with children under 18 82 80.4% Households with seniors (65+) 34 33.3% Average household size 5.25
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 61.6% 34.7% Married 32.9% 44.4% Separated 0.0% 3.5% Widowed 4.6% 10.4% Divorced 0.9% 6.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
13.1%
Graduate / professional
0.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.2% Bachelor's or higher 5.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 2.5% Kindergarten 10 6.4% Elementary school 105 66.9% High school 35 22.3% College / grad school 3 1.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.0%
Agriculture & mining
21.3%
Transportation & utilities
18.1%
Public administration
8.7%
Professional & management
4.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 22.8% Service 12.6% Sales & office 22.0% Natural resources & construction 19.7% Production & transportation 22.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 59.1% Government 40.9% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 6.1% Carpool 2.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 40.4% Work from home 14.0% Other means 36.8% Avg commute (minutes) 6.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
16.1%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.3% Retirement income 16.7% Supplemental Security 15.7% Cash public assistance 10.8% Food stamps / SNAP 49.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 44.1% High blood pressure 36.5% High cholesterol 27.9% Diabetes 14.6% Heart disease 8.3% Stroke 5.4% Asthma 13.8% Arthritis 24.0% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 10.3% Cancer 4.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 38.3% Binge drinking 19.7% No physical activity 36.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.9% Depression 21.0% Fair or poor health 27.5% Poor mental health 19.6% Poor physical health 17.3% No health insurance 20.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 64.0% Visited dentist 38.9% Cholesterol screening 79.3% Teeth loss 39.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 3 0.9%
Disability % Any disability 9.7% Under 18 2.5% 18–64 years 9.7% 65 and over 48.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 20.9% Public insurance 68.1% No insurance 16.2% Uninsured under 19 10.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 493 92.0% Spanish 4 0.8% 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) 536 100.0% Born in same state 536 100.0% Born in different state 524 97.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 19.0% Internet access 91.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99761
What city is ZIP code 99761 in?
ZIP code 99761 is primarily assigned to Noatak, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99761 in?
ZIP code 99761 falls within Northwest Arctic County, Alaska.
Is ZIP code 99761 family-oriented?
37% of residents in ZIP code 99761 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 99761?
5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 99761 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 99761 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 99761 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 99761 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 99761 in?
ZIP code 99761 observes the AKST timezone.
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