99763 ZIP Code — Noorvik, AK

Northwest Arctic County, Alaska

ZIP code 99763 is located in Noorvik, Alaska, within Northwest Arctic County. It covers approximately 0.82 square miles and serves a population of 654 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99763

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 $116,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $56,563. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 45% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 6 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% 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. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 99763 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

654
population
0.82
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99763 ZIP code map
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City Status
Noorvik Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 654
Population density 798 / sq mi
State FIPS 02
County FIPS 188
Geography
Land area 0.82 sq mi
Water area 0.15 sq mi
Latitude 66.8666
Longitude -159.8511
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 41.7% 40.0% 29.8%
$50k – $100k 34.4% 27.5% 32.4%
$100k – $200k 22.9% 25.8% 28.9%
Over $200k 1.0% 6.6% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

654
Population
798
People per sq mi
26.7
Median age
$56,563
Median household income
$16,793
Per capita income
$116,700
Median home value
$633
Median monthly rent
61.7%
Home ownership
22.8%
Poverty rate
33.7%
Unemployment
109
Housing units
3.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
39
Under 5
32
37
5–9
30
46
10–14
37
32
15–19
26
19
20–24
15
42
25–34
34
32
35–44
26
34
45–54
28
17
55–59
13
37
60–64
30
16
65–74
13
9
75–84
7
2
85+
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1826139.9%
18 and over39360.1%
65 and over487.3%
Median age26.7 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 90.1%
Asian 5%
Two or more races 2.7%
White 2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
GroupCount%
American Indian / Alaska Native59090.1%
Asian335%
Two or more races182.7%
White132%
Hispanic or Latino10.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 41.7% 40.0% 29.8%
$50k – $100k 34.4% 27.5% 32.4%
$100k – $200k 22.9% 25.8% 28.9%
Over $200k 1.0% 6.6% 8.8%
Under $10k 7.5%
$10k–$15k 4.2%
$15k–$25k 11.7%
$25k–$35k 4.2%
$35k–$50k 12.5%
$50k–$75k 15.8%
$75k–$100k 12.5%
$100k–$150k 16.7%
$150k–$200k 14.2%
$200k+ 0.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.5%
$10k–$15k4.2%
$15k–$25k11.7%
$25k–$35k4.2%
$35k–$50k12.5%
$50k–$75k15.8%
$75k–$100k12.5%
$100k–$150k16.7%
$150k–$200k14.2%
$200k+0.8%
Median income$56,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.9%
$50k–$100k 25.7%
$100k–$150k 16.2%
$150k–$200k 13.5%
$200k–$300k 13.5%
$300k–$500k 12.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$116,700
Median rent / month$633
Owner occupied61.7%
Renter occupied38.3%
Vacant22.6%
Single-family detached94.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.3%
Median rooms3.8
Avg household size (owned)5.82

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.5%
2000–200911.0%
1990–199925.2%
1980–198911.0%
1970–197938.1%
1960–196910.3%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)8.4%
1 bedroom7.7%
2 bedrooms27.7%
3 bedrooms25.8%
4 bedrooms29.7%
5+ bedrooms0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle72.5%
1 vehicle24.2%
2 vehicles3.3%
3 or more0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity1.7%
Fuel oil73.3%
Wood25.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family5747.5%
Cohabiting couple1310.8%
Male householder, no spouse3125.8%
Female householder, no spouse1915.8%
Households with children under 188470.0%
Households with seniors (65+)3125.8%
Average household size5.18

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married63.7%41.5%
Married25.7%55.3%
Separated2.0%0.5%
Widowed1.6%1.1%
Divorced6.9%1.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%
Some HS, no diploma 22.3%
HS graduate 44.3%
Some college, no degree 22.6%
Associate's degree 1.5%
Bachelor's degree 2.1%
Graduate / professional 1.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher72.1%
Bachelor's or higher3.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool94.5%
Kindergarten126.1%
Elementary school11759.1%
High school5728.8%
College / grad school31.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.0%
Public administration 15.9%
Agriculture & mining 13.5%
Transportation & utilities 12.7%
Professional & management 7.9%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%
Retail trade 7.1%
Construction 4.8%
Finance & real estate 4.8%
Other services 3.2%
Manufacturing 1.6%
Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts21.4%
Service25.4%
Sales & office12.7%
Natural resources & construction31.0%
Production & transportation9.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector57.9%
Government42.1%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone14.7%
Carpool7.3%
Public transit0.0%
Walk50.5%
Work from home5.5%
Other means22.0%
Avg commute (minutes)6.1

Poverty

All people 22.8%
Under 18 years 24.6%
18 and over 21.6%
Married-couple families 10.5%
Female-led households 56.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security30.0%
Retirement income15.8%
Supplemental Security4.2%
Cash public assistance15.0%
Food stamps / SNAP45.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity43.7%
High blood pressure36.9%
High cholesterol28.3%
Diabetes14.8%
Heart disease8.7%
Stroke5.5%
Asthma13.3%
Arthritis23.8%
Kidney disease4.0%
Pulmonary disease10.3%
Cancer4.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking38.0%
Binge drinking20.2%
No physical activity35.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep36.9%
Depression20.1%
Fair or poor health27.5%
Poor mental health19.1%
Poor physical health17.3%
No health insurance20.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)63.5%
Visited dentist38.5%
Cholesterol screening79.1%
Teeth loss39.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans215.3%
Disability%
Any disability10.4%
Under 184.6%
18–64 years11.0%
65 and over37.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance21.9%
Public insurance63.9%
No insurance20.8%
Uninsured under 1913.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only58389.1%
Spanish152.6%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)61493.9%
Born in same state60993.1%
Born in different state59791.3%
Foreign born50.8%
Naturalized citizen406.1%
Not a US citizen25.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French40.6%
Dutch30.5%
AncestryCount%
Irish20.3%
Italian10.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access18.3%
Internet access86.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99763

What city is ZIP code 99763 in?

ZIP code 99763 is primarily assigned to Noorvik, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99763 in?

ZIP code 99763 falls within Northwest Arctic County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99763 family-oriented?

40% of residents in ZIP code 99763 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 99763?

4% 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 99763?

23% of residents in ZIP code 99763 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99763?

The median home value in ZIP code 99763 is $116,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 99763 in?

ZIP code 99763 observes the AKST timezone.

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