99771 ZIP Code — Shaktoolik, AK

Nome County, Alaska

ZIP code 99771 is located in Shaktoolik, Alaska, within Nome County. It covers approximately 1.05 square miles and serves a population of 312 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99771

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 $90,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,500. SNAP benefit usage at 22% 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 5 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 (40%) compared to national benchmarks. 27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 99771 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

312
population
1.05
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99771 ZIP code map
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City Status
Shaktoolik Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 312
Population density 297 / sq mi
State FIPS 02
County FIPS 180
Geography
Land area 1.05 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 64.6956
Longitude -160.4570
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 28.9% 39.1% 29.8%
$50k – $100k 46.1% 33.5% 32.4%
$100k – $200k 25.0% 21.3% 28.9%
Over $200k 0.0% 6.0% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

312
Population
297
People per sq mi
28.4
Median age
$62,500
Median household income
$15,934
Per capita income
$90,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
89.2%
Home ownership
12.5%
Poverty rate
35.0%
Unemployment
80
Housing units
3.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
10
Under 5
10
25
5–9
24
21
10–14
20
13
15–19
13
6
20–24
6
26
25–34
26
13
35–44
13
19
45–54
18
6
55–59
6
5
60–64
5
12
65–74
11
2
75–84
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1812841.0%
18 and over18459.0%
65 and over278.7%
Median age28.4 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 98.7%
White 1.3%
GroupCount%
American Indian / Alaska Native30898.7%
White41.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 28.9% 39.1% 29.8%
$50k – $100k 46.1% 33.5% 32.4%
$100k – $200k 25.0% 21.3% 28.9%
Over $200k 0.0% 6.0% 8.8%
Under $10k 5.4%
$10k–$15k 4.1%
$25k–$35k 12.2%
$35k–$50k 17.6%
$50k–$75k 24.3%
$75k–$100k 16.2%
$100k–$150k 17.6%
$150k–$200k 2.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.4%
$10k–$15k4.1%
$25k–$35k12.2%
$35k–$50k17.6%
$50k–$75k24.3%
$75k–$100k16.2%
$100k–$150k17.6%
$150k–$200k2.7%
Median income$62,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.8%
$50k–$100k 34.8%
$100k–$150k 10.6%
$150k–$200k 7.6%
$200k–$300k 21.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$90,000
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied89.2%
Renter occupied10.8%
Vacant15.9%
Single-family detached96.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms3.9
Avg household size (owned)4.20

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.7%
2000–20096.8%
1990–199927.3%
1980–198920.5%
1970–197936.4%
1960–19690.0%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19493.4%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)5.7%
1 bedroom8.0%
2 bedrooms22.7%
3 bedrooms52.3%
4 bedrooms11.4%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle75.7%
1 vehicle20.3%
2 vehicles4.1%
3 or more0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Fuel oil86.5%
Wood13.5%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family3648.6%
Cohabiting couple68.1%
Male householder, no spouse1723.0%
Female householder, no spouse1520.3%
Households with children under 185270.3%
Households with seniors (65+)1824.3%
Average household size4.22

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married41.5%39.6%
Married32.1%36.5%
Separated4.7%2.1%
Widowed2.8%14.6%
Divorced18.9%7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%
Some HS, no diploma 6.1%
HS graduate 59.1%
Some college, no degree 27.4%
Associate's degree 1.2%
Bachelor's degree 2.4%
Graduate / professional 1.2%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.5%
Bachelor's or higher3.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool75.8%
Kindergarten108.3%
Elementary school7360.8%
High school2621.7%
College / grad school43.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 41.3%
Retail trade 20.0%
Public administration 17.5%
Transportation & utilities 10.0%
Construction 6.3%
Professional & management 3.8%
Other services 1.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts38.8%
Service16.3%
Sales & office27.5%
Natural resources & construction10.0%
Production & transportation7.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector38.8%
Government55.0%
Self-employed6.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone2.5%
Carpool5.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk51.3%
Work from home3.8%
Other means37.5%
Avg commute (minutes)5.1

Poverty

All people 12.5%
Under 18 years 7.0%
18 and over 16.3%
Married-couple families 8.3%
Female-led households 26.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security29.7%
Retirement income6.8%
Supplemental Security8.1%
Cash public assistance10.8%
Food stamps / SNAP21.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.8%
High blood pressure37.2%
High cholesterol28.3%
Diabetes14.7%
Heart disease8.5%
Stroke5.3%
Asthma13.1%
Arthritis23.6%
Kidney disease3.9%
Pulmonary disease10.1%
Cancer4.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking40.1%
Binge drinking19.2%
No physical activity34.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep38.1%
Depression20.0%
Fair or poor health27.9%
Poor mental health19.0%
Poor physical health17.4%
No health insurance19.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)62.6%
Visited dentist39.3%
Cholesterol screening81.7%
Teeth loss36.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans63.3%
Disability%
Any disability10.6%
Under 180.8%
18–64 years7.0%
65 and over77.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance19.2%
Public insurance61.9%
No insurance26.9%
Uninsured under 1922.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only29293.6%
Spanish31.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)312100.0%
Born in same state312100.0%
Born in different state30898.7%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Polish20.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access23.7%
Internet access100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99771

What city is ZIP code 99771 in?

ZIP code 99771 is primarily assigned to Shaktoolik, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99771 in?

ZIP code 99771 falls within Nome County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99771 family-oriented?

41% of residents in ZIP code 99771 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 99771?

4% 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 99771 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 99771 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99771?

The median home value in ZIP code 99771 is $90,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 99771 in?

ZIP code 99771 observes the AKST timezone.

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