ZIP Code 99747

ZIP code 99747 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.5 square miles in Kaktovik, North Slope County, Alaska. The area is home to 239 residents, producing a population density of 15 people per square mile, 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 99747 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99747 sits at $93,750 (29% above the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $37,529. The poverty rate stands at 25.0% and the unemployment rate at 15.1%. On housing, the median home value is $97,100 (54% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 81.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99747 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 99747 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 →