PlainZIP

Selawik, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99770

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

841
0/sq mi
$52,500
Median income
$76,700
Median home value
2.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99770 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99770 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Selawik, Northwest Arctic County, Alaska, home to just 841 residents across 2102.5 square miles, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the Anchorage time zone.

ZIP 99770 reports a modest median household income of $52,500 (28% below the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $13,917. Poverty here runs at 36.7%, with unemployment measured at 36.5%. The typical home here is valued at $76,700 (63% below the state average); renters pay a median of $633 monthly, and 65.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 2.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 17.9, and the average commute is -. Compare these figures to the Alaska and national benchmarks above rather than reading 99770's 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 99770, Selawik, 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

841

Population

2102.5

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Anchorage

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99770?

17.9

Median Age

60.9%

Male

39.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 1.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 94.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
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?

$52,500

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$13,917

Per Capita Income

36.7%

Poverty Rate

36.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99770 ranks nationally

Selawik, AK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,500 18th percentile higher than 18% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 42.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.9%

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

What does housing look like?

130

Total Housing Units

88

Occupied Units

42

Vacant Units

4.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.9%
Renter 34.1%

$76,700

Median Home Value

-63% vs state

$633

Median Rent

1988

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 99770, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $160,000.

3

Businesses

9

Employees

$160K

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 99770 in? ▼
ZIP code 99770 (Selawik) is located in Northwest Arctic County, Alaska. Northwest Arctic County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/northwest-arctic-ak.
What is the population of ZIP code 99770? ▼
ZIP code 99770 in Selawik, AK has a population of 841 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99770? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 99770 is $52,500, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99770? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 99770 is $76,700, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99770? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 99770 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 94.2%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99770? ▼
ZIP code 99770 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99770? ▼
In ZIP code 99770, 42.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.9% 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 99770? ▼
In ZIP code 99770, approximately 65.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99770? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99770 is 36.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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