| City: | Hughes, Alaska |
| Borough: | Yukon Koyukuk Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:24:07 AM |
| Population: | 85 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 65.9616, -153.9555 |
| Land Area: | 3.039 sq mi |
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The post office in Hughes serves a distinct purpose in remote Alaska. With 24 PO Boxes for 32 households, the adoption rate of 0.75 shows three-quarters of local families rely on the postal system. This isn't a regional hub drawing customers from distant villages. It's a local post office serving its immediate community, where carrier routes can't reach individual homes spread across the landscape.
The mail system reflects Alaska's geographic reality. Hughes covers less than a square mile of developed area, but it's surrounded by thousands of square miles of wilderness. A single rural carrier route connects some delivery points, with just one street—Front Street—designated for postal purposes. That doesn't mean there's a subdivision or neighborhood grid. It means the community has organized its limited infrastructure around the Koyukuk River access point.
Households here average 2.7 people, reflecting multigenerational living common in Alaska Native communities. The median age of 32.8 years shows a younger population maintaining connection to ancestral lands. There are 4 local businesses and a named postal facility that serves as the community anchor. For Hughes, the PO Box system isn't about convenience or efficiency. It's the infrastructure that makes living here possible.
Hughes has minimal street infrastructure with only Front Street designated for postal purposes. This reflects the community's organization around the Koyukuk River rather than a traditional street grid system.
ZIP Code 99745 has 85 residents and 32 households (average 2.66 persons per household). The median age is 32.8 years, slightly younger than the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.8% male and 48.2% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (89.4%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (5.9%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2%, 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: | 85Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 40Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 28.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 32Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.66Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.17Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 80 | 80 | 61 | 63 | 62 | 83 | 77 | 90 | 72 | 56 | 41 | 34 | 32 | 40 |
| Decennial Census | 78 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 85 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 32.8
Male Median Age: 31
Female Median Age: 33.8
| 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 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Female | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| White: | 5 | 6.10% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 1.22% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 76 | 92.68% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 82 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 44 | 51.76% | 31.0 years |
| Females: | 41 | 48.24% | 33.8 years |
| Total: | 85 | 100% | 32.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 40 | 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: | 40 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 40 | 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 $39,583 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $28,750. 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 28.6%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 12.5%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (57.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $39,583 | $40,000 | $30,750 | $32,500 | $32,500 | $37,813 | $34,375 | $32,917 | $28,750 | $23,125 | $21,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $53,750 | $47,500 | $45,417 | $40,000 | $48,750 | $31,250 | $31,750 | $32,500 | $37,917 | $28,750 | $41,250 | $61,875 | $64,375 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $26,250 | $26,000 | $28,125 | $28,333 | $0 | $8,750 | $8,125 | $7,813 | $7,083 | $6,250 | $5,750 | $8,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $38,438 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $19,750 | $19,000 | $20,000 | $20,625 | $0 | $41,250 | $43,750 | $38,750 | $37,000 | $35,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 7 | 25.00% |
| Unemployed: | 1 | 3.57% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 20 | 71.43% |
| Total: | 28 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 3 | 42.86% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 4 | 57.14% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 7 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $87,500 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $71,000. 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 | $87,500 | $85,000 | $67,500 | $27,500 | $90,000 | $65,000 | $55,000 | $57,500 | $71,000 | $58,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $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: | 6 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 6 | 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): | 3 | 18.75% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 7 | 43.75% |
| Renter Occupied: | 6 | 37.50% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 16 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 16 | 55.17% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 13 | 44.83% |
| Total Housing Units: | 29 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 29 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 29 | 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 95.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 82.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 15.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 17.40 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 high school (68.42%). 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: | 1 | 5.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 4 | 20.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 12 | 60.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 3 | 15.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 20 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 19 | 95.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 6 | 13.04% |
| Public Insurance: | 7 | 15.22% |
| No Insurance: | 33 | 71.74% |
| Total: | 46 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 13 | 28.26% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 6.3% | 11.1% | 21.4% | 18.2% | 18.2% | 21.7% | 22.7% | 17.4% | 22.2% | 16.7% | 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): | 6 | 31.58% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 13 | 68.42% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 19 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 19 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 99745 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: | 28Source: 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 99745 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 99745. It covers 3.039 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.899 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: | 3.039 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.899 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: | 0233910Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Hughes city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99745 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 March 1, 2026.