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ZIP Code 99733

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

104
0/sq mi
$24,500
Median income
$53,800
Median home value
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Circle pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99733 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99733 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Circle, Yukon-Koyukuk County, Alaska, home to just 104 residents across 260.0 square miles, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the Anchorage time zone.

ZIP 99733 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $24,500 (66% below the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $17,822. Poverty here runs at 24.1%, with unemployment measured at 18.2%. The typical home here is valued at $53,800 (74% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 88.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.6, and the average commute is -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 99733 sits relative to Alaska and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 99733, Circle, AK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

104

Population

260.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Anchorage

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99733?

67.6

Median Age

37.0%

Male

63.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 11.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 81.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
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?

$24,500

Median Household Income

-66% vs state

$17,822

Per Capita Income

24.1%

Poverty Rate

18.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99733 ranks nationally

Circle, AK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$24,500 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 39.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

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

What does housing look like?

53

Total Housing Units

36

Occupied Units

17

Vacant Units

1.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.9%
Renter 11.1%

$53,800

Median Home Value

-74% vs state

1996

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 99733, employing approximately 3 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,000.

3

Businesses

3

Employees

$26K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99733 in? ▼
ZIP code 99733 (Circle) 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 99733? ▼
ZIP code 99733 in Circle, AK has a population of 104 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99733? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 99733 is $24,500, which is 68% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99733? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 99733 is $53,800, which is 81% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99733? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 99733 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 81.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99733? ▼
ZIP code 99733 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 3 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99733? ▼
In ZIP code 99733, 39.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 99733? ▼
In ZIP code 99733, approximately 88.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99733? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99733 is 24.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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