| City: | Grayling, Alaska |
| Borough: | Yukon Koyukuk Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:22:36 AM |
| Population: | 210 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 62.8988, -160.1086 |
| Land Area: | 11.229 sq mi |
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The ZIP is classified as PO Box only, and it's a true PO Box only zone. There's no street delivery for the 11-square-mile area. Residents here don't have an alternative nearby. The post office maintains 3 PO Box routes serving the community, and 1 rural route exists for the single street with carrier service. That's Postal Way, the one named street in the ZIP+4 database.
Households here average 2.96 people, typical for extended family structures common in Alaska Native communities. The median age is 27 years old, younger than Alaska's overall median. With 71 occupied housing units and 210 people, the community maintains traditional household patterns that differ from urban Alaska.
The median household income is $52,188, and the median home value is $110,300. Work patterns show 4 people working from home out of the small labor force. The area spans 11.2 square miles, mostly land with just 0.006 square miles of water. Geographic isolation makes the post office critical infrastructure, not just a mail service.
Only one street exists in the delivery database: Postal Way, the location of the post office itself. This reflects the community's complete reliance on PO Box service rather than street delivery infrastructure.
ZIP Code 99590 has 210 residents and 71 households (average 2.96 persons per household). The median age is 27.0 years, significantly younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.3% male and 45.7% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (89.0%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (2.4%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (15.2%) and national averages (1.1%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 210Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 173Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 18.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $46,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 71Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $114,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.96Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.90Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 215 | 186 | 171 | 151 | 171 | 165 | 165 | 176 | 183 | 200 | 236 | 210 | 171 | 173 |
| Decennial Census | 194 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 210 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 27
Male Median Age: 27
Female Median Age: 27.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 17 | 9 | 15 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 13 | 5 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 30 | 14 | 30 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 10 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| White: | 5 | 2.59% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.52% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 187 | 96.89% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 193 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 114 | 54.29% | 27.0 years |
| Females: | 96 | 45.71% | 27.5 years |
| Total: | 210 | 100% | 27.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 173 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 173 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 173 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $46,250, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $18,750 (68.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,750. Family households earn a median of $61,000 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $61,000). By gender, male median income is $84,167 and female is $50,625, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $33,542 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 56.2%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 15.1%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (38.7%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $27,500 | $24,375 | $23,125 | $21,250 | $20,417 | $25,938 | $25,000 | $28,125 | $27,500 | $30,000 | $32,500 | $36,250 | $52,188 | $46,250 |
| Median Family Income | $27,143 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $22,500 | $30,000 | $31,250 | $34,375 | $41,250 | $48,750 | $46,667 | $53,125 | $58,750 | $61,000 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $14,167 | $18,750 | $11,250 | $7,500 | $8,750 | $8,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,458 | $13,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $65,000 | $81,250 | $84,167 |
| Median Female Income | $11,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,875 | $31,875 | $33,750 | $33,750 | $36,250 | $32,083 | $36,250 | $41,667 | $50,625 |
| Employed: | 62 | 47.69% |
| Unemployed: | 11 | 8.46% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 57 | 43.85% |
| Total: | 130 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 24 | 38.71% |
| Service: | 8 | 12.90% |
| Sales and Office: | 16 | 25.81% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 6 | 9.68% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 8 | 12.90% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 62 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $114,300, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $49,300 (75.85%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $64,300. The median gross rent is $875, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $65 (6.91%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $350. Of occupied housing, owners make up 70.13% (9.26% with a mortgage, 90.74% free-and-clear) and renters 29.87% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $65,000 | $112,500 | $133,900 | $137,500 | $129,200 | $133,300 | $62,500 | $43,800 | $50,000 | $66,000 | $83,900 | $95,800 | $110,300 | $114,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 8 | 34.78% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 15 | 65.22% |
| Total: | 23 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $940 | $940 | $0 | $425 | $350 | $363 | $338 | $375 | $525 | $569 | $575 | $667 | $775 | $875 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 5 | 6.49% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 49 | 63.64% |
| Renter Occupied: | 23 | 29.87% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 77 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 77 | 87.50% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 11 | 12.50% |
| Total Housing Units: | 88 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 88 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 88 | 100% |
In 2024, 5.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 71.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 19.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 22.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 63.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 21.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 9.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 15.10 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (41.46%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 12 | 9.92% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 23 | 19.01% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 62 | 51.24% |
| Some college, no degree: | 16 | 13.22% |
| Associate's degree: | 2 | 1.65% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6 | 4.96% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 121 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 86 | 71.07% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 6 | 4.96% |
| Private Insurance: | 39 | 21.43% |
| Public Insurance: | 110 | 60.44% |
| No Insurance: | 33 | 18.13% |
| Total: | 182 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 149 | 81.87% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 18.4% | 27.8% | 31.3% | 40.0% | 47.1% | 37.5% | 44.1% | 41.2% | 24.2% | 20.0% | 22.5% | 22.2% | 9.1% | 21.7% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 14 | 34.15% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 17 | 41.46% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 10 | 24.39% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 41 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 14 | 34.15% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 27 | 65.85% |
ZIP Code 99590 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 0Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99590 is located in Yukon Koyukuk Borough, Alaska, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Alaska's 0th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 99590. It covers 11.229 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.006 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 11.229 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.006 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 00Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 571951.26 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0230060Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Grayling city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99590 is in the Iditarod Area School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 0 private school(s).
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.