| City: | Nikolski, Alaska |
| Borough: | Aleutians West Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:23:01 AM |
| Population: | 39 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 52.9397, -168.8486 |
| Land Area: | 132.051 sq mi |
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Nikolski sits on Umnak Island in the Aleutian chain, one of Alaska's most remote communities. Just 39 people live in this village, spread across 20 square miles of volcanic terrain. Of these residents, 27 are Alaska Native (69% of the population), making this one of the smaller indigenous communities in the Aleutians West Census Area.
Mail arrives via two rural carrier routes serving three roads: Driftwood Road, Nikolski Road, and Samagla. The post office handles limited delivery, and General Delivery service is available for those without fixed addresses. With only 22 occupied housing units and no recorded PO Boxes in the latest postal data, this is among Alaska's smallest mail service areas.
The community is isolated but not a PO Box Only Zone. Residents can receive mail through rural delivery or General Delivery at the post office.
The median age is 36.5 years, and nearly all residents were born in the United States (100% according to Census estimates). Four homes were built before 1939, reflecting the village's long history as an Aleut settlement. Of the 26 total housing units, 22 are occupied year-round, with just 3 used seasonally.
No commercial establishments are recorded in the Census business data. The economy centers on subsistence activities, limited government employment, and traditional practices. The population is small enough that detailed economic statistics aren't available, though one resident works in public administration and another in other services.
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Nikolski, AK 99638The three roads show minimal development: one named for the village, one for natural features, and one with indigenous language roots.
ZIP Code 99638 has 39 residents and 22 households (average 1.77 persons per household). The median age is 36.5 years, about the same as the state (35.6) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.8% male and 46.2% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (69.2%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (15.4%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.3%, 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%).
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| 2020 Population: | 39Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 22Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.77Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 1.57Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 40 | 30 | 39 | 34 | 37 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| Decennial Census | 18 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 39 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.5
Male Median Age: 36.3
Female Median Age: 38
| 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 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White: | 6 | 15.38% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 4 | 10.26% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 27 | 69.23% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 5.13% |
| Total: | 39 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 21 | 53.85% | 36.3 years |
| Females: | 18 | 46.15% | 38.0 years |
| Total: | 39 | 100% | 36.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1 | 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: | 1 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $16,125 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $32,083. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 100.0%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (100.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $16,125 | $16,786 | $24,375 | $26,250 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $37,500 | $36,250 | $32,083 | $35,000 | $41,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $53,000 | $23,750 | $24,375 | $24,375 | $33,125 | $33,750 | $48,750 | $43,750 | $40,000 | $41,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $15,875 | $16,607 | $21,250 | $31,250 | $36,250 | $38,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $52,000 | $83,125 | $68,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $68,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 1 | 100.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 1 | 100.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $34,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $665 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,125. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $34,000 | $34,400 | $75,000 | $45,000 | $45,000 | $0 | $26,700 | $20,000 | $26,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 1 | 100.00% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $665 | $850 | $850 | $1,025 | $950 | $850 | $725 | $950 | $1,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 1 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 1 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 1 | 14.29% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 6 | 85.71% |
| Total Housing Units: | 7 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 6 | 85.71% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 1 | 14.29% |
| Total Housing Units: | 7 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 37.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 33.30 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1 | 100.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 1 | 100.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 37.5% | 42.9% | 33.3% | 33.3% | 33.3% | 20.0% | 16.7% | 12.5% | 33.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 99638 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 99638 is located in Aleutians West 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 99638. It covers 132.051 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.733 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: | 132.051 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.733 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: | 0254260Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Nikolski CDP; AlaskaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 99638 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead.
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.