| City: | Allakaket, Alaska |
| Borough: | Yukon Koyukuk Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:23:50 AM |
| Population: | 192 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 66.5344, -152.7203 |
| Land Area: | 47.458 sq mi |
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Allakaket sits above the Arctic Circle on the banks of the Koyukuk River in interior Alaska. This remote village in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area has a population of 192, with 85% identifying as Alaska Native. The community is primarily Koyukon Athabascan.
The ZIP covers 52 square miles of subarctic terrain at latitude 66.5°N. Access is by air year-round and by river during summer months. The village has minimal road infrastructure, with only one named street in postal records: Allakaket Road.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. No carrier delivery exists, and there's no alternative way to receive mail. The post office maintains 59 PO Boxes for the 83 occupied households, giving a 71% adoption rate. General Delivery service is available for residents without a box. The post office handles everything: packages, prescriptions, government documents, and correspondence that connects this Arctic community to the outside world.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 192 |
| Alaska Native | 163 (85%) |
| Median Age | 36.0 years |
| Households | 83 |
| Owner-Occupied | 53 |
| Renter-Occupied | 30 |
Median household income is $26,818, with per capita income at $20,378. Government employment dominates: 84 workers are in public administration, likely including tribal government positions, the school, and village services. Only 8.9% of adults over 25 have a bachelor's degree.
Median home value is $77,800. Most housing (78%) was built before 1939, reflecting the village's long history. Thirteen housing units are seasonal, used for subsistence camps and fish camps.
All mail must be addressed to a PO Box:
Name
PO Box [Number]
Allakaket, AK 99720General Delivery is available for those without a box.
Only one named street appears in postal records. The village lacks formal street addressing typical of remote Alaska Native communities.
ZIP Code 99720 has 192 residents and 83 households (average 2.31 persons per household). The median age is 36.0 years, about the same as the state (35.6) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 57.3% male and 42.7% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (84.9%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (10.9%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, 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: | 192Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 178Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 83Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.31Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.77Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 154 | 126 | 137 | 145 | 145 | 178 | 186 | 174 | 226 | 239 | 254 | 256 | 195 | 178 |
| Decennial Census | 208 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 192 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36
Male Median Age: 37.8
Female Median Age: 30
| 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 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| Female | 11 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 22 | 14 | 19 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 11 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
| White: | 21 | 11.35% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.54% |
| American Indian: | 163 | 88.11% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 185 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 110 | 57.29% | 37.8 years |
| Females: | 82 | 42.71% | 30.0 years |
| Total: | 192 | 100% | 36.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 177 | 99.44% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 1 | 0.56% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 178 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 178 | 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 $19,821 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22,361. Family households earn a median of $34,375 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $34,375). 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 63.6%, which is comparable to the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 14.7%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (56.9%).
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 | $19,821 | $21,250 | $26,406 | $27,500 | $26,528 | $27,000 | $27,250 | $24,792 | $22,361 | $24,375 | $26,250 | $31,875 | $26,818 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $21,250 | $41,250 | $31,250 | $33,333 | $29,375 | $33,750 | $33,125 | $26,875 | $24,375 | $35,000 | $27,083 | $29,750 | $0 | $34,375 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $15,417 | $13,750 | $19,167 | $19,375 | $20,000 | $17,500 | $13,750 | $13,125 | $11,250 | $10,000 | $10,000 | $11,250 | $10,972 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $66,250 | $0 | $49,375 | $60,417 | $0 | $0 | $53,188 | $55,278 | $60,729 | $63,641 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $16,875 | $19,063 | $26,250 | $25,000 | $0 | $27,083 | $33,750 | $45,000 | $43,125 | $43,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 58 | 54.21% |
| Unemployed: | 10 | 9.35% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 39 | 36.45% |
| Total: | 107 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 8 | 13.79% |
| Service: | 33 | 56.90% |
| Sales and Office: | 16 | 27.59% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1 | 1.72% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 58 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $103,800 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $52,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $493 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $389. Of occupied housing, owners make up 48.08% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 51.92% - making this ZIP Code higher than 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 | $103,800 | $112,500 | $109,100 | $102,500 | $106,300 | $75,000 | $0 | $54,400 | $52,500 | $0 | $72,500 | $54,000 | $77,800 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 27 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 27 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $493 | $575 | $588 | $579 | $579 | $558 | $538 | $375 | $389 | $395 | $700 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 25 | 48.08% |
| Renter Occupied: | 27 | 51.92% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 52 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 52 | 78.79% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 14 | 21.21% |
| Total Housing Units: | 66 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 66 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 66 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% 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 76.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 14.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 25.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 68.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 56.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 0.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.90 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (43.10%). College enrollment is 43.10%, 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: | 15 | 14.29% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 10 | 9.52% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 47 | 44.76% |
| Some college, no degree: | 26 | 24.76% |
| Associate's degree: | 7 | 6.67% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 105 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 80 | 76.19% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 46 | 23.96% |
| Public Insurance: | 121 | 63.02% |
| No Insurance: | 25 | 13.02% |
| Total: | 192 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 167 | 86.98% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 36.7% | 26.9% | 19.4% | 12.5% | 13.8% | 18.4% | 25.6% | 43.9% | 42.2% | 40.5% | 46.7% | 51.0% | 37.3% | 56.4% |
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: | 9 | 15.52% |
| Kindergarten: | 5 | 8.62% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 18 | 31.03% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1 | 1.72% |
| College or graduate school: | 25 | 43.10% |
| Total: | 58 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 14 | 24.14% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 24 | 41.38% |
ZIP Code 99720 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: | 64Source: 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 99720 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 99720. It covers 47.458 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.401 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: | 47.458 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 1.401 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: | 0201860Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Allakaket city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99720 is in the Yukon-Koyukuk 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.