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ZIP Code 99768

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

175
Population
$205,000
Median home value
8.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ruby pairs below-median home values, in homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99768 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99768 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers the local postal service area in Ruby, Yukon-Koyukuk County, Alaska. The area is home to 175 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 99768 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99768 sits at , while per-capita income is $28,364. The poverty rate stands at 3.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $205,000 (2% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 81.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99768 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 99768 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 99768, Ruby, 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

175

Population

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Anchorage

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99768?

50.6

Median Age

57.0%

Male

43.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 2.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 97.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.4%
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?

$28,364

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.7%

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

What does housing look like?

215

Total Housing Units

112

Occupied Units

103

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.3%
Renter 18.8%

$205,000

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

1989

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 99768, employing approximately 18 people with a combined annual payroll of $340,000.

5

Businesses

18

Employees

$340K

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99768 in?
ZIP code 99768 (Ruby) 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 99768?
ZIP code 99768 in Ruby, AK has a population of 175 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99768?
The median home value in ZIP 99768 is $205,000, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99768?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99768 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 97.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99768?
ZIP code 99768 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 18 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99768?
In ZIP code 99768, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.7% 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 99768?
In ZIP code 99768, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99768?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99768 is 3.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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