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ZIP Code 99730

Yukon-Koyukuk County, Alaska — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

144
Population
$24,545
Median income
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Central pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in homeowner-dominated area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99730 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99730 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers the local postal service area in Central, Yukon-Koyukuk County, Alaska. The area is home to 144 residents, and falls within the Anchorage time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 99730 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99730 sits at $24,545 (66% below the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $26,570. The poverty rate stands at 2.8% and the unemployment rate at 18.5%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99730 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59, and the average commute is 1 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 99730 sits relative to Alaska and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 99730, Central, AK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

144

Population

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Anchorage

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99730?

59.0

Median Age

53.7%

Male

46.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 86.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 13.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$24,545

Median Household Income

-66% vs state

$26,570

Per Capita Income

2.8%

Poverty Rate

18.5%

Unemployment Rate

0.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 99730 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$24,545 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 87.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

229

Total Housing Units

68

Occupied Units

161

Vacant Units

1.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1978

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99730 in?
ZIP code 99730 (Central) is located in Yukon-Koyukuk County, Alaska. Yukon-Koyukuk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/yukon-koyukuk-ak.
What is the population of ZIP code 99730?
ZIP code 99730 in Central, AK has a population of 144 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99730?
The median household income in ZIP 99730 is $24,545, which is 68% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99730?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99730 is White at 86.1%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99730?
In ZIP code 99730, 87.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 99730?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99730 is 0.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99730?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99730 is 2.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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