ZIP Code 99786

ZIP code 99786 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers the local postal service area in Ambler, Northwest Arctic County, Alaska. The area is home to 259 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 99786 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99786 sits at $40,556 (44% below the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $14,303. The poverty rate stands at 23.6% and the unemployment rate at 16.2%. On housing, the median home value is $96,900 (54% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 85.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99786 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 3.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 99786 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 →