| City: | Chicken, Alaska |
| Borough: | Southeast Fairbanks Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:23:58 AM |
| Population: | 21 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 63.8643, -141.9370 |
| Land Area: | 452.66 sq mi |
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Chicken, Alaska serves 21 residents across 333 square miles of Interior Alaska wilderness. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery, no alternative. The post office maintains 19 PO Boxes for 16 households, serving the immediate area plus miners and seasonal residents scattered across the territory.
The median age here is 70.5 years, among the highest in Alaska. These aren't retirees seeking warm beaches. They're old-timers who chose to stay in one of America's most remote frontier communities. Taylor Highway, the only road, connects Chicken to the outside world seasonally. Winter closes it completely.
Despite the harsh conditions, 75% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher. Per capita income is just $6,600. That's the reality of subsistence living in the Interior: educated people choosing a lifestyle that doesn't generate cash income. Of the 28 housing units, 9 sit vacant for seasonal use. Some are summer mining camps. Others are owned by people who can't handle the winters anymore.
Chicken got its name in the 1890s when gold miners couldn't agree on how to spell ptarmigan. They settled on Chicken instead. That spirit of practical stubbornness still defines the place. The post office doesn't just handle mail. It's the community anchor, one of the few permanent institutions in a settlement that exists because people decided civilization could reach this far and no farther.
Taylor Highway is the only named road, serving as the seasonal lifeline to the outside world.
ZIP Code 99732 has 21 residents and 16 households (average 1.31 persons per household). The median age is 70.5 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 57.1% male and 42.9% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (100.0%, much higher than the state average of 59.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 21Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 9Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 16Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.31Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.11Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| Decennial Census | 10 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 21 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 70.5
Male Median Age: 69
Female Median Age: 77.5
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| White: | 21 | 95.45% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 4.55% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 22 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 12 | 57.14% | 69.0 years |
| Females: | 9 | 42.86% | 77.5 years |
| Total: | 21 | 100% | 70.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 9 | 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: | 9 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 9 | 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), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. 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 stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 11.1%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 100.0%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 1 | 11.11% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 8 | 88.89% |
| Total: | 9 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 1 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 1 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 1 | 5.88% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 16 | 94.12% |
| Total Housing Units: | 17 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 16 | 94.12% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 1 | 5.88% |
| Total Housing Units: | 17 | 100% |
In 2024, 75.00% 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 33.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (100.00%). 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 1 | 25.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3 | 75.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 4 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 4 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 3 | 75.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 6 | 66.67% |
| No Insurance: | 3 | 33.33% |
| Total: | 9 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 6 | 66.67% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 5 | 100.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 5 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 5 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 99732 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: | 17Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $700,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99732 is located in Southeast Fairbanks 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 99732. It covers 452.66 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 452.66 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 0213450Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Chicken CDP; AlaskaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 99732 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.