99777 ZIP Code — Tanana, AK

Yukon Koyukuk County, Alaska

ZIP code 99777 is located in Tanana, Alaska, within Yukon Koyukuk County. It covers approximately 8.41 square miles and serves a population of 214 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99777

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 $66,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.

The gap between median ($52,031) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 37% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

214

population

8.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99777 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99777

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99777. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tanana	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	214
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	290

Geography
Land area	8.41 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	65.3337
Longitude	-151.7995
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	56.7%	57.9%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	20.9%	28.7%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	11.4%	28.9%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

214

Population

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$52,031

Median household income

$32,458

Per capita income

$66,000

Median home value

$886

Median monthly rent

46.9%

Home ownership

17.1%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

113

Housing units

14.2%

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

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	61	28.5%
18 and over	153	71.5%
65 and over	42	19.6%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 84.6%

White 9.8%

Two or more races 5.6%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	181	84.6%
White	21	9.8%
Two or more races	12	5.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.7%	57.9%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	20.9%	28.7%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	19.4%	11.4%	28.9%
Over $200k	3.0%	2.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 12.3%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 14.8%

$35k–$50k 9.9%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.3%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	14.8%
$35k–$50k	9.9%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	9.9%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$52,031

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.5%

$50k–$100k 81.6%

$100k–$150k 2.6%

$200k–$300k 5.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$66,000
Median rent / month	$886
Owner occupied	46.9%
Renter occupied	53.1%
Vacant	48.1%
Single-family detached	92.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	3.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	11.5%
1990–1999	9.6%
1980–1989	38.5%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	16.7%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	17.3%
1 bedroom	23.1%
2 bedrooms	32.1%
3 bedrooms	18.6%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	43.2%
1 vehicle	34.6%
2 vehicles	18.5%
3 or more	3.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	4.9%
Fuel oil	22.2%
Wood	72.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	29	35.8%
Cohabiting couple	10	12.3%
Male householder, no spouse	25	30.9%
Female householder, no spouse	17	21.0%
Households with children under 18	33	40.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	26	32.1%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.0%	40.3%
Married	36.9%	41.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.2%	16.7%
Divorced	11.9%	1.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 25.2%

Some college, no degree 41.7%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.8%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	2.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	37	72.5%
High school	2	3.9%
College / grad school	11	21.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 37.6%

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Agriculture & mining 6.5%

Construction 5.4%

Manufacturing 4.3%

Retail trade 4.3%

Professional & management 4.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Information 1.1%

Other services 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.7%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	17.2%
Production & transportation	9.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	28.0%
Government	66.7%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	23.9%
Carpool	1.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	41.3%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	27.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	12.1

Poverty

All people 17.1%

Under 18 years 18.0%

18 and over 16.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 41.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.8%
Retirement income	21.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	29.8%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	23.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.3%
Binge drinking	20.3%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	18.1%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	64.5%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	8.2%
18–64 years	11.7%
65 and over	39.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	33.2%
Public insurance	42.0%
No insurance	37.1%
Uninsured under 19	21.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	193	90.2%
Spanish	3	1.6%
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)	214	100.0%
Born in same state	214	100.0%
Born in different state	192	89.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	7	3.3%
French	3	1.4%
Italian	2	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	2	0.9%
English	1	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99777

What city is ZIP code 99777 in?

ZIP code 99777 is primarily assigned to Tanana, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99777 in?

ZIP code 99777 falls within Yukon Koyukuk County, Alaska.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 99777?

14% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 99777?

17% of residents in ZIP code 99777 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99777?

The median home value in ZIP code 99777 is $66,000.

Does ZIP code 99777 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 99777 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 99777 in?

ZIP code 99777 observes the AKST timezone.