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Northwest Arctic County
Selawik, AK
99770
99770 ZIP Code — Selawik, AK
Northwest Arctic County, Alaska
ZIP code 99770 is located in
Selawik ,
Alaska ,
within Northwest Arctic County .
It covers approximately 11.19 square miles and serves a population of
557 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone,
served by area code 907 .
About ZIP code 99770
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 $61,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $52,917. Poverty affects 42% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 65% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
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 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (39%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 99770 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
557
Population density
50 / sq mi
State FIPS
02
County FIPS
188
Geography
Land area
11.19 sq mi
Water area
2.47 sq mi
Latitude
66.2980
Longitude
-159.9410
Timezone
Alaska (AKT)
Area code
907
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
68.4%
40.0%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
20.0%
27.5%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
11.6%
25.8%
28.9%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.6%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$52,917
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 251 45.1% 18 and over 306 54.9% 65 and over 32 5.7% Median age 21.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
89.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
2%
Black or African American
0.5%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 498 89.4% White 32 5.7% Two or more races 13 2.3% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 11 2% Black or African American 3 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
68.4%
40.0%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
20.0%
27.5%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
11.6%
25.8%
28.9%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.6%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.2% $10k–$15k 6.7% $15k–$25k 8.3% $25k–$35k 7.5% $35k–$50k 16.7% $50k–$75k 14.2% $75k–$100k 14.2% $100k–$150k 11.7% $150k–$200k 11.7% Median income $52,917
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $61,000 Median rent / month $475 Owner occupied 62.5% Renter occupied 37.5% Vacant 28.6% Single-family detached 88.1% Large apartment buildings 6.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 3.7 Avg household size (owned) 4.65
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.2% 2000–2009 16.7% 1990–1999 26.2% 1980–1989 30.4% 1970–1979 19.6% 1960–1969 4.8% 1950–1959 1.2% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 26.2% 1 bedroom 9.5% 2 bedrooms 13.7% 3 bedrooms 31.5% 4 bedrooms 17.9% 5+ bedrooms 1.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 89.2% 1 vehicle 10.8% 2 vehicles 0.0% 3 or more 0.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.7% Electricity 3.3% Fuel oil 76.7% Wood 13.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 57 47.5% Cohabiting couple 20 16.7% Male householder, no spouse 12 10.0% Female householder, no spouse 31 25.8% Households with children under 18 95 79.2% Households with seniors (65+) 23 19.2% Average household size 4.64
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 62.1% 46.7% Married 27.7% 38.5% Separated 3.9% 3.0% Widowed 2.4% 5.9% Divorced 3.9% 5.9%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
30.5%
Some college, no degree
16.4%
Graduate / professional
1.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 64.5% Bachelor's or higher 8.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 7 4.1% Kindergarten 17 10.0% Elementary school 101 59.4% High school 44 25.9% College / grad school 1 0.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
42.9%
Public administration
14.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Agriculture & mining
3.3%
Professional & management
3.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 39.6% Service 19.8% Sales & office 18.7% Natural resources & construction 11.0% Production & transportation 11.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 57.1% Government 31.9% Self-employed 11.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 0.0% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 6.3% Walk 57.0% Work from home 7.6% Other means 29.1% Avg commute (minutes) 6.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
22.8%
Female-led households
36.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 26.7% Retirement income 10.0% Supplemental Security 25.8% Cash public assistance 25.8% Food stamps / SNAP 65.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 43.6% High blood pressure 33.4% High cholesterol 25.9% Diabetes 12.4% Heart disease 6.8% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 13.6% Arthritis 21.0% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 9.3% Cancer 3.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 39.2% Binge drinking 21.9% No physical activity 34.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.5% Depression 21.4% Fair or poor health 25.7% Poor mental health 20.2% Poor physical health 16.3% No health insurance 21.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 61.2% Visited dentist 37.6% Cholesterol screening 76.7% Teeth loss 35.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 1 0.3%
Disability % Any disability 8.4% Under 18 1.6% 18–64 years 9.9% 65 and over 50.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 15.1% Public insurance 79.9% No insurance 7.0% Uninsured under 19 5.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 473 84.9% Spanish 13 2.7% 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) 557 100.0% Born in same state 557 100.0% Born in different state 501 89.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 11 2%
Ancestry Count % Italian 4 0.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 21.5% Internet access 94.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99770
What city is ZIP code 99770 in?
ZIP code 99770 is primarily assigned to Selawik, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99770 in?
ZIP code 99770 falls within Northwest Arctic County, Alaska.
Is ZIP code 99770 family-oriented?
45% of residents in ZIP code 99770 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99770?
42% of residents in ZIP code 99770 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 99770?
8% 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 99770?
The median home value in ZIP code 99770 is $61,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 99770 in?
ZIP code 99770 observes the AKST timezone.
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