99736 ZIP Code — Deering, AK
Northwest Arctic County, Alaska
ZIP code 99736 is located in Deering, Alaska, within Northwest Arctic County. It covers approximately 5.02 square miles and serves a population of 189 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
189
population
5.02
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99736 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99736
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99736. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Deering | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 10/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 189 |
| Population density | 38 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 188 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.02 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 66.0152 |
| Longitude | -163.1006 |
| Timezone | Alaska (AKT) |
| Area code | 907 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 10/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 63.9% | 40.0% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.3% | 27.5% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 2.8% | 25.8% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 6.6% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
189
Population
38
People per sq mi
24.5
Median age
$49,375
Median household income
$19,870
Per capita income
$108,800
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
91.1%
Home ownership
12.7%
Poverty rate
23.2%
Unemployment
62
Housing units
3.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
16
Under 5
14
12
5–9
10
10
10–14
10
7
15–19
6
6
20–24
6
18
25–34
17
8
35–44
8
8
45–54
7
5
55–59
4
6
65–74
6
1
75–84
1
2
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 78 | 41.3% |
| 18 and over | 111 | 58.7% |
| 65 and over | 17 | 9.0% |
| Median age | 24.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
96.8%
Two or more races
2.1%
White
0.5%
Asian
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 183 | 96.8% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 2.1% |
| White | 1 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 63.9% | 40.0% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.3% | 27.5% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 2.8% | 25.8% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 6.6% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
4.4%
$10k–$15k
4.4%
$25k–$35k
13.3%
$35k–$50k
31.1%
$50k–$75k
8.9%
$75k–$100k
17.8%
$100k–$150k
13.3%
$200k+
6.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 31.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 8.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.3% |
| $200k+ | 6.7% |
| Median income | $49,375 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.6%
$50k–$100k
26.8%
$100k–$150k
26.8%
$150k–$200k
24.4%
$200k–$300k
7.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $108,800 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 91.1% |
| Renter occupied | 8.9% |
| Vacant | 31.8% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 3.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 4.24 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 34.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 39.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 22.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 91.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 4.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 4.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Fuel oil | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9 | 20.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 8 | 17.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6 | 13.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 22 | 48.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 29 | 64.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 14 | 31.1% |
| Average household size | 4.20 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 72.7% | 43.1% |
| Married | 16.7% | 15.7% |
| Separated | 3.0% | 9.8% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| Divorced | 1.5% | 17.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.3%
Some HS, no diploma
8.7%
HS graduate
68.5%
Some college, no degree
10.9%
Associate's degree
5.4%
Bachelor's degree
3.3%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 3.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 7 | 11.9% |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 3.4% |
| Elementary school | 34 | 57.6% |
| High school | 12 | 20.3% |
| College / grad school | 4 | 6.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
26.4%
Transportation & utilities
24.5%
Education & healthcare
17.0%
Other services
13.2%
Construction
5.7%
Professional & management
5.7%
Retail trade
3.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.7% |
| Service | 3.8% |
| Sales & office | 22.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.0% |
| Production & transportation | 18.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 32.1% |
| Government | 67.9% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 0.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 47.1% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 52.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 5.1 |
Poverty
All people
12.7%
Under 18 years
9.0%
18 and over
15.3%
Married-couple families
11.1%
Female-led households
8.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.1% |
| Retirement income | 22.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 13.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 31.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.7% |
| High blood pressure | 38.7% |
| High cholesterol | 30.0% |
| Diabetes | 16.1% |
| Heart disease | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 5.7% |
| Asthma | 13.3% |
| Arthritis | 25.5% |
| Kidney disease | 4.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.1% |
| Cancer | 4.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 38.8% |
| Binge drinking | 19.8% |
| No physical activity | 35.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.9% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 28.1% |
| Poor mental health | 18.7% |
| Poor physical health | 17.8% |
| No health insurance | 20.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 63.9% |
| Visited dentist | 38.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 80.4% |
| Teeth loss | 37.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3 | 2.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 3.2% |
| 65 and over | 82.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 24.9% |
| Public insurance | 53.4% |
| No insurance | 28.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 22.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 159 | 84.1% |
| Spanish | 1 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 1 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 188 | 99.5% |
| Born in same state | 188 | 99.5% |
| Born in different state | 185 | 97.9% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1 | 0.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 23.8% |
| Internet access | 91.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99736
What city is ZIP code 99736 in?
ZIP code 99736 is primarily assigned to Deering, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99736 in?
ZIP code 99736 falls within Northwest Arctic County, Alaska.
Is ZIP code 99736 family-oriented?
41% of residents in ZIP code 99736 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 99736?
3% 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 99736 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 99736 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 99736?
Health data for ZIP code 99736 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (39%) compared to national benchmarks.
What timezone is ZIP code 99736 in?
ZIP code 99736 observes the AKST timezone.