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Northwest Arctic County
Shungnak, AK
99773
99773 ZIP Code — Shungnak, AK
Northwest Arctic County, Alaska
ZIP code 99773 is located in
Shungnak ,
Alaska ,
within Northwest Arctic County .
It covers approximately 8.05 square miles and serves a population of
244 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone,
served by area code 907 .
About ZIP code 99773
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $127,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($68,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 41% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 4 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 2% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (37%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 99773 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
244
Population density
30 / sq mi
State FIPS
02
County FIPS
188
Geography
Land area
8.05 sq mi
Water area
0.93 sq mi
Latitude
66.7333
Longitude
-156.9792
Timezone
Alaska (AKT)
Area code
907
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.0%
40.0%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
37.5%
27.5%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
20.0%
25.8%
28.9%
Over $200k
2.5%
6.6%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$68,750
Median household income
$127,100
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 92 37.7% 18 and over 152 62.3% 65 and over 21 8.6% Median age 27.1 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
100%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 244 100%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.0%
40.0%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
37.5%
27.5%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
20.0%
25.8%
28.9%
Over $200k
2.5%
6.6%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.7% $25k–$35k 10.9% $35k–$50k 15.2% $50k–$75k 26.1% $75k–$100k 13.0% $100k–$150k 2.2% $150k–$200k 8.7% $200k+ 15.2% Median income $68,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $127,100 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 89.1% Renter occupied 10.9% Vacant 37.0% Single-family detached 97.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 4.5 Avg household size (owned) 5.71
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.5% 2000–2009 4.1% 1990–1999 31.5% 1980–1989 23.3% 1970–1979 30.1% 1960–1969 2.7% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 2.7% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 8.2% 1 bedroom 8.2% 2 bedrooms 16.4% 3 bedrooms 24.7% 4 bedrooms 42.5% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 91.3% 1 vehicle 8.7% 2 vehicles 0.0% 3 or more 0.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 4.3% Fuel oil 52.2% Wood 43.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 19 41.3% Cohabiting couple 6 13.0% Male householder, no spouse 12 26.1% Female householder, no spouse 9 19.6% Households with children under 18 29 63.0% Households with seniors (65+) 17 37.0% Average household size 5.30
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 74.1% 67.9% Married 22.2% 24.4% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 5.1% Divorced 3.7% 2.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
31.5%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.3% Bachelor's or higher 2.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 6 8.2% Kindergarten 3 4.1% Elementary school 46 63.0% High school 11 15.1% College / grad school 7 9.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
24.1%
Education & healthcare
22.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.1%
Agriculture & mining
8.9%
Transportation & utilities
7.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 34.2% Service 26.6% Sales & office 12.7% Natural resources & construction 5.1% Production & transportation 21.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 55.7% Government 39.2% Self-employed 5.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 5.3% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 69.7% Work from home 10.5% Other means 14.5% Avg commute (minutes) 3.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
31.6%
Female-led households
30.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 28.3% Retirement income 6.5% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 13.0% Food stamps / SNAP 41.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 43.1% High blood pressure 37.9% High cholesterol 29.6% Diabetes 15.4% Heart disease 9.2% Stroke 5.9% Asthma 13.4% Arthritis 25.8% Kidney disease 4.3% Pulmonary disease 11.0% Cancer 5.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 37.0% Binge drinking 19.3% No physical activity 36.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.0% Depression 20.7% Fair or poor health 27.9% Poor mental health 19.1% Poor physical health 17.8% No health insurance 20.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 64.9% Visited dentist 39.3% Cholesterol screening 79.8% Teeth loss 39.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 2 1.3%
Disability % Any disability 5.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 3.8% 65 and over 42.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 19.3% Public insurance 81.1% No insurance 17.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 214 87.7% 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) 244 100.0% Born in same state 244 100.0% Born in different state 244 100.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 18.9% Internet access 82.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99773
What city is ZIP code 99773 in?
ZIP code 99773 is primarily assigned to Shungnak, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99773 in?
ZIP code 99773 falls within Northwest Arctic County, Alaska.
Is ZIP code 99773 family-oriented?
38% of residents in ZIP code 99773 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99773?
33% of residents in ZIP code 99773 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 99773?
2% 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 99773 mostly owner-occupied?
89% of occupied units in ZIP code 99773 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 99773 in?
ZIP code 99773 observes the AKST timezone.
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