99768 ZIP Code — Ruby, AK
Yukon Koyukuk County, Alaska
ZIP code 99768 is located in Ruby, Alaska, within Yukon Koyukuk County. It covers approximately 8,009.39 square miles and serves a population of 194 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
194
population
8,009.39
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99768 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99768
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99768. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ruby | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 194 |
| Population density | 24 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 290 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8,009.39 sq mi |
| Water area | 120.77 sq mi |
| Latitude | 64.3612 |
| Longitude | -155.9912 |
| 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 | 60.0% | 57.9% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 28.7% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 6.2% | 11.4% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.0% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
194
Population
24
People per sq mi
27.8
Median age
$32,500
Median household income
$17,826
Per capita income
$77,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
81.4%
Home ownership
22.2%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
153
Housing units
3.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
14
Under 5
12
10
5–9
9
5
10–14
5
9
15–19
7
11
20–24
9
5
25–34
4
10
35–44
9
5
45–54
5
4
55–59
3
5
60–64
4
20
65–74
17
4
75–84
4
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 58 | 29.9% |
| 18 and over | 136 | 70.1% |
| 65 and over | 49 | 25.3% |
| Median age | 27.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
80.4%
White
13.9%
Two or more races
5.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 156 | 80.4% |
| White | 27 | 13.9% |
| Two or more races | 11 | 5.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 60.0% | 57.9% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 28.7% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 6.2% | 11.4% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.0% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
8.6%
$10k–$15k
14.3%
$15k–$25k
11.4%
$25k–$35k
21.4%
$35k–$50k
8.6%
$50k–$75k
15.7%
$75k–$100k
8.6%
$100k–$150k
10.0%
$150k–$200k
1.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 14.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 21.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.4% |
| Median income | $32,500 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
36.8%
$50k–$100k
36.8%
$100k–$150k
15.8%
$150k–$200k
3.5%
$200k–$300k
7.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $77,000 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 81.4% |
| Renter occupied | 18.6% |
| Vacant | 57.8% |
| Single-family detached | 98.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% |
| Median rooms | 2.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.91 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 27.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 35.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 34.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 17.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 14.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 52.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 15.7% |
| 3 or more | 1.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 14.3% |
| Fuel oil | 40.0% |
| Wood | 45.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 17 | 24.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 5 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 18 | 25.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 30 | 42.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 23 | 32.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 35 | 50.0% |
| Average household size | 2.77 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 50.7% | 47.1% |
| Married | 34.8% | 32.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 11.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.7%
Some HS, no diploma
8.7%
HS graduate
57.3%
Some college, no degree
19.4%
Associate's degree
1.9%
Bachelor's degree
1.0%
Graduate / professional
2.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 3.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 3 | 6.7% |
| Kindergarten | 10 | 22.2% |
| Elementary school | 19 | 42.2% |
| High school | 3 | 6.7% |
| College / grad school | 10 | 22.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.6%
Transportation & utilities
19.0%
Public administration
13.9%
Retail trade
12.7%
Construction
11.4%
Other services
11.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.1% |
| Service | 17.7% |
| Sales & office | 13.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.4% |
| Production & transportation | 27.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 30.4% |
| Government | 68.4% |
| Self-employed | 1.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 31.6% |
| Carpool | 2.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 41.8% |
| Work from home | 12.7% |
| Other means | 11.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 9.5 |
Poverty
All people
22.2%
Under 18 years
25.9%
18 and over
20.6%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
36.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 54.3% |
| Retirement income | 31.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 22.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 18.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.8% |
| High blood pressure | 41.3% |
| High cholesterol | 32.8% |
| Diabetes | 17.2% |
| Heart disease | 9.8% |
| Stroke | 5.7% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| Arthritis | 27.6% |
| Kidney disease | 4.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.1% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 32.0% |
| Binge drinking | 18.3% |
| No physical activity | 29.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.9% |
| Depression | 18.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 16.3% |
| No health insurance | 15.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.0% |
| Visited dentist | 49.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Teeth loss | 24.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 10 | 7.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 30.9% |
| Under 18 | 1.7% |
| 18–64 years | 33.3% |
| 65 and over | 61.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 36.6% |
| Public insurance | 73.7% |
| No insurance | 14.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 168 | 86.6% |
| Spanish | 2 | 1.2% |
| 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) | 194 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 194 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 178 | 91.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 15 | 7.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.1% |
| Internet access | 72.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99768
What city is ZIP code 99768 in?
ZIP code 99768 is primarily assigned to Ruby, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99768 in?
ZIP code 99768 falls within Yukon Koyukuk County, Alaska.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 99768?
4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 99768 have a large retiree population?
54% of households in ZIP code 99768 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 99768 have an older population?
25% of residents in ZIP code 99768 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99768?
22% of residents in ZIP code 99768 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 99768 in?
ZIP code 99768 observes the AKST timezone.