99765 ZIP Code — Nulato, AK

Yukon Koyukuk County, Alaska

ZIP code 99765 is located in Nulato, Alaska, within Yukon Koyukuk County. It covers approximately 8.13 square miles and serves a population of 249 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99765

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,839. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 7 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 diabetes (15%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 99765 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

249

population

8.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99765 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99765

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99765. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nulato	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	249
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	290

Geography
Land area	8.13 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	64.8114
Longitude	-158.0527
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	61.6%	57.9%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	28.7%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	11.4%	28.9%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

249

Population

People per sq mi

37.6

Median age

$53,839

Median household income

$31,430

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.7%

Home ownership

15.3%

Poverty rate

18.2%

Unemployment

108

Housing units

5.2%

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	58	23.3%
18 and over	191	76.7%
65 and over	40	16.1%
Median age	37.6 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 92.4%

White 7.6%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	230	92.4%
White	19	7.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.6%	57.9%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	28.7%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	11.4%	28.9%
Over $200k	1.2%	2.0%	8.8%

$10k–$15k 7.8%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 35.1%

$75k–$100k 2.6%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	7.8%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	35.1%
$75k–$100k	2.6%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
$150k–$200k	9.1%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$53,839

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 59.1%

$50k–$100k 1.5%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$200k–$300k 19.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.7%
Renter occupied	14.3%
Vacant	35.3%
Single-family detached	95.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.5%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	9.2%
1990–1999	8.4%
1980–1989	72.3%
1970–1979	5.0%
1960–1969	1.7%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.0%
1 bedroom	10.9%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	49.6%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	28.6%
1 vehicle	40.3%
2 vehicles	20.8%
3 or more	10.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Fuel oil	59.7%
Wood	40.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	28	36.4%
Cohabiting couple	18	23.4%
Male householder, no spouse	2	2.6%
Female householder, no spouse	29	37.7%
Households with children under 18	16	20.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	31	40.3%
Average household size	3.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	63.6%	38.0%
Married	36.4%	38.0%
Separated	0.0%	5.1%
Widowed	0.0%	19.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 52.9%

Some college, no degree 34.3%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 1.7%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	5.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	10.6%
Kindergarten	4	8.5%
Elementary school	21	44.7%
High school	8	17.0%
College / grad school	9	19.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.3%

Manufacturing 20.2%

Public administration 20.2%

Retail trade 19.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.2%
Service	20.2%
Sales & office	28.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	17.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	39.4%
Government	56.6%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	39.7%
Carpool	2.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	43.6%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	9.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	6.5

Poverty

All people 15.3%

Under 18 years 5.2%

18 and over 18.3%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 29.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.7%
Retirement income	33.8%
Supplemental Security	14.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.7%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	29.2%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	24.3%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.2%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	22.5%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	15.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.0%
Visited dentist	49.9%
Cholesterol screening	84.7%
Teeth loss	27.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	12.1%
18–64 years	18.5%
65 and over	35.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.7%
Public insurance	56.2%
No insurance	17.3%
Uninsured under 19	5.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	224	90.0%
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)	249	100.0%
Born in same state	249	100.0%
Born in different state	242	97.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.9%
Internet access	81.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99765

What city is ZIP code 99765 in?

ZIP code 99765 is primarily assigned to Nulato, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99765 in?

ZIP code 99765 falls within Yukon Koyukuk County, Alaska.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 99765?

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 99765 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 99765 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99765?

15% of residents in ZIP code 99765 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 99765 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 99765 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 99765 in?

ZIP code 99765 observes the AKST timezone.