| City: | Mc Grath, Alaska |
| Names to Avoid: | Mcgrath |
| Borough: | Yukon Koyukuk Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 11:21:13 PM |
| Population: | 305 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 63.2005, -154.8901 |
| Land Area: | 6659.244 sq mi |
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McGrath sits at a remote crossroads in Alaska's Interior, 4,023 square miles of territory accessible only by air or seasonal river barge. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across this vast expanse.
The McGrath post office maintains 126 PO Boxes for 125 households. That 1.01 adoption rate means the post office serves nearly everyone in the community. Rural carrier routes reach some outlying addresses, but most residents rely on the post office as their connection to the outside world. With just 305 people spread across territory larger than Delaware and Rhode Island combined, mail doesn't arrive at individual homes for most.
Two rural routes (R001 and R002) handle limited delivery to 60 addresses. Chinana Avenue dominates the street addressing with 32 delivery points, including BLDG and UNIT designators for multi-family housing. Street names tell the story of Alaska's Interior: Takotna Avenue, Tonzona Avenue, Kuskokwim Street, and Minchumina Street reference nearby villages and waterways in this network of remote communities.
| Delivery Pattern | Count |
|---|---|
| PO Boxes | 126 |
| Rural Route Delivery | 60 addresses |
| Total Households | 125 |
| Territory Served | 4,023 sq mi |
Demographics show a mixed community. Of 305 residents, 57% are Native American (174 people) and 35% are White (107 people). Median age is 41.2 years. It's a working community, not retirement territory. The 29% seasonal vacancy rate (62 of 215 housing units) is lower than typical resort areas but reflects the transient nature of Interior Alaska, where seasonal work and subsistence patterns drive population fluctuations.
This isn't a tourism gateway in the traditional sense. McGrath functions as a transportation and government hub for the Yukon-Koyukuk region. Employment patterns confirm this: 60 workers (46% of the workforce) in transportation, warehousing, and utilities, plus 30 in public administration. That's infrastructure work supporting air taxi operations, seasonal barge logistics, and government services for surrounding villages. Median household income of $51,250 reflects stable government and transportation employment.
With 14 business establishments employing 27 people and 31 business delivery points, McGrath supports a small commercial center serving the region. Housing is affordable by Alaska standards: median home value of $102,200 and median rent of $855. The 86% homeownership rate (107 of 125 occupied units) indicates a stable, permanent population rather than a transient workforce.
Mail to McGrath requires a PO Box. Street delivery reaches only a fraction of the community, and the surrounding territory has no carrier service at all. The post office isn't just a mail facility. It's the communications lifeline for thousands of square miles of Alaska's Interior.
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Street names reference local Alaska geography: Takotna, Tonzona, Kuskokwim, and Minchumina are nearby villages and waterways in the Yukon-Koyukuk region.
ZIP Code 99627 has 305 residents and 125 households (average 2.44 persons per household). The median age is 41.2 years, older than the state (35.6) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.2% male and 49.8% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (52.0%). Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (57.0%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (35.1%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3%, 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: | 305Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 195Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $51,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 125Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $102,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.44Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.72Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 474 | 416 | 429 | 401 | 397 | 383 | 360 | 308 | 379 | 287 | 226 | 226 | 195 |
| Decennial Census | 406 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 305 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 41.2
Male Median Age: 42.8
Female Median Age: 37.5
| 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 | 3 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| Female | 9 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 12 | 26 | 24 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 18 | 22 | 16 | 12 | 24 | 21 | 28 | 21 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 4 |
| White: | 107 | 36.52% |
| Black: | 3 | 1.02% |
| Hispanic:* | 7 | 2.39% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 174 | 59.39% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.68% |
| Total: | 293 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 153 | 50.16% | 42.8 years |
| Females: | 152 | 49.84% | 37.5 years |
| Total: | 305 | 100% | 41.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 185 | 94.87% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 8 | 4.10% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 2 | 1.03% |
| Total Population: | 195 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 193 | 98.97% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 2 | 1.03% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $51,250, which is much lower than the state median ($89,336), is down $17,857 (25.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $3,333. Family households earn a median of $66,875 versus $34,583 for nonfamily households (a difference of $32,292). By gender, male median income is $68,750 and female is $35,750, which is much lower than the state female median ($60,325), with a current gap of $33,000 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 61.6%, which is below the state rate (66.4%). The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,107 | $65,556 | $64,750 | $63,846 | $63,750 | $55,000 | $49,375 | $49,250 | $47,917 | $47,500 | $48,750 | $44,250 | $51,250 |
| Median Family Income | $76,688 | $68,750 | $70,833 | $66,125 | $70,625 | $66,667 | $65,417 | $56,563 | $51,875 | $55,313 | $61,250 | $58,438 | $66,875 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $58,750 | $60,313 | $31,094 | $31,875 | $34,688 | $42,500 | $33,750 | $40,000 | $29,375 | $36,719 | $31,563 | $34,000 | $34,583 |
| Median Male Income | $63,906 | $53,250 | $51,563 | $53,750 | $0 | $65,938 | $58,500 | $58,125 | $57,500 | $56,250 | $64,375 | $78,750 | $68,750 |
| Median Female Income | $45,208 | $44,167 | $47,857 | $42,188 | $0 | $43,333 | $37,083 | $39,375 | $45,313 | $46,667 | $41,875 | $40,000 | $35,750 |
| Employed: | 93 | 56.71% |
| Unemployed: | 6 | 3.66% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 65 | 39.63% |
| Total: | 164 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 33 | 35.48% |
| Service: | 13 | 13.98% |
| Sales and Office: | 24 | 25.81% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 11 | 11.83% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 12 | 12.90% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 93 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $102,200, which is far less than the state median ($333,300), is up $4,900 (5.04%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $32,200. The median gross rent is $855, which is far less than the state median ($1,388), is up $28 (3.39%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $120. Of occupied housing, owners make up 74.49% (16.44% with a mortgage, 83.56% free-and-clear) and renters 25.51% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 53.11%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $97,300 | $98,000 | $99,400 | $101,100 | $100,000 | $88,600 | $80,000 | $58,600 | $70,000 | $61,700 | $78,300 | $83,600 | $102,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 10 | 40.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 1 | 4.00% |
| $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: | 14 | 56.00% |
| Total: | 25 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $827 | $819 | $872 | $792 | $925 | $917 | $1,031 | $975 | $975 | $1,058 | $950 | $860 | $855 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 12 | 12.24% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 61 | 62.24% |
| Renter Occupied: | 25 | 25.51% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 98 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 98 | 46.89% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 111 | 53.11% |
| Total Housing Units: | 209 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 203 | 97.13% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 6 | 2.87% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 209 | 100% |
In 2023, 18.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 85.20%, which is on par with the state rate (93.50%). The uninsured rate is 19.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 46.60%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 47.20%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 3.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 9.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 21.30 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 high school (40.54%). College enrollment is 8.11%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 5 | 3.36% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 17 | 11.41% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 59 | 39.60% |
| Some college, no degree: | 31 | 20.81% |
| Associate's degree: | 10 | 6.71% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 12 | 8.05% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 15 | 10.07% |
| Total: | 149 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 127 | 85.23% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 27 | 18.12% |
| Private Insurance: | 90 | 41.10% |
| Public Insurance: | 91 | 41.55% |
| No Insurance: | 38 | 17.35% |
| Total: | 219 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 181 | 82.65% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 12.1% | 11.9% | 10.2% | 12.6% | 15.5% | 11.1% | 15.7% | 16.9% | 24.4% | 15.5% | 14.5% | 10.1% | 3.1% |
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: | 2 | 5.41% |
| Kindergarten: | 4 | 10.81% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 13 | 35.14% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 15 | 40.54% |
| College or graduate school: | 3 | 8.11% |
| Total: | 37 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 6 | 16.22% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 32 | 86.49% |
ZIP Code 99627 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 38 people with an annual payroll of $5,223,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 157Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 13Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $181,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $5,223,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 38Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99627 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 99627. It covers 6659.244 sq mi of land and a water area of 20.061 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: | 6659.244 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 20.061 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 99627 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 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 January 1, 2026.