| City: | Kaktovik, Alaska |
| Borough: | North Slope Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:24:08 AM |
| Population: | 283 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 70.1205, -143.6779 |
| Land Area: | 5.994 sq mi |
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Street delivery exists on a single route along Barter Avenue, the village's main corridor. One rural carrier covers the entire delivery area. But with households averaging 3.2 people, extended family living arrangements are common here. The ratio reflects traditional Iñupiat kinship patterns where multiple generations often share homes.
The median age is just 30.5 years, making this one of Alaska's younger communities. Of the 91 total housing units, 88 are occupied year-round. Seasonal vacancy isn't a factor in this permanent settlement. The median household income of $88,750 comes largely from local government work and subsistence activities integral to Iñupiat culture.
Kaktovik's postal infrastructure serves the only community within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Mail arrives by small plane when weather permits, since there are no roads connecting this village to the rest of Alaska. The post office maintains 5 PO Box route records alongside the single street delivery route, providing options for the 88 occupied households. Geographic isolation makes the post office central to daily life here, where the nearest neighboring community is over 100 miles away.
Kaktovik has just one named street in the postal system. Barter Avenue, named for the historic bartering trade between Iñupiat and inland Indigenous groups, serves as the village's sole delivery corridor. This minimal street infrastructure reflects the compact nature of this Arctic settlement where most locations are identified by local knowledge rather than formal addresses.
ZIP Code 99747 has 283 residents and 88 households (average 3.18 persons per household). The median age is 30.5 years, younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.9% male and 49.1% 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 (95.1%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (4.2%, 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: | 283Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 124Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 47.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $93,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 88Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $97,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.18Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.55Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 393 | 258 | 208 | 176 | 155 | 166 | 181 | 178 | 178 | 178 | 241 | 201 | 153 | 124 |
| Decennial Census | 239 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 283 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 30.5
Male Median Age: 32.7
Female Median Age: 29.6
| 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 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 15 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 32 | 26 | 25 | 16 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 5 | 9 | 25 | 15 | 26 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| White: | 12 | 4.27% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 269 | 95.73% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 281 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 144 | 50.88% | 32.7 years |
| Females: | 139 | 49.12% | 29.6 years |
| Total: | 283 | 100% | 30.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 123 | 99.19% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 1 | 0.81% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.81% |
| Total Population: | 124 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 123 | 99.19% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 1 | 0.81% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $93,750, which is considerably higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $42,143 (81.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,417. Family households earn a median of $80,714 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $80,714). By gender, male median income is $57,188 and female is $34,000, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $23,188 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 58.9%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 15.1%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (34.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,607 | $47,250 | $47,188 | $58,125 | $48,125 | $53,750 | $60,417 | $57,188 | $63,333 | $75,625 | $78,250 | $86,458 | $88,750 | $93,750 |
| Median Family Income | $71,250 | $76,875 | $77,500 | $88,750 | $77,917 | $66,250 | $64,583 | $66,250 | $67,083 | $66,667 | $68,438 | $74,583 | $64,063 | $80,714 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $41,563 | $32,000 | $35,625 | $37,083 | $35,625 | $36,875 | $38,750 | $36,875 | $39,375 | $59,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $65,625 | $45,000 | $38,750 | $37,750 | $0 | $35,000 | $46,250 | $46,667 | $45,417 | $52,500 | $52,250 | $50,625 | $53,333 | $57,188 |
| Median Female Income | $42,500 | $38,750 | $38,333 | $28,333 | $0 | $28,125 | $40,313 | $40,250 | $32,500 | $35,000 | $33,750 | $35,833 | $34,375 | $34,000 |
| Employed: | 41 | 45.56% |
| Unemployed: | 8 | 8.89% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 41 | 45.56% |
| Total: | 90 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 1 | 2.44% |
| Service: | 4 | 9.76% |
| Sales and Office: | 10 | 24.39% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 12 | 29.27% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 14 | 34.15% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 41 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $97,100, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is down $35,400 (26.72%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $400. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $778 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $950. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. 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 | $132,500 | $115,200 | $110,400 | $114,600 | $97,100 | $100,000 | $106,900 | $103,600 | $96,700 | $81,000 | $102,100 | $93,000 | $102,100 | $97,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 5 | 83.33% |
| $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: | 1 | 16.67% |
| Total: | 6 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $778 | $0 | $688 | $683 | $900 | $867 | $850 | $950 | $950 | $950 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 5 | 15.63% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 21 | 65.63% |
| Renter Occupied: | 6 | 18.75% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 32 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 32 | 80.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 8 | 20.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 40 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 39 | 97.50% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 1 | 2.50% |
| Total Housing Units: | 40 | 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 82.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 43.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 29.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 40.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 21.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 22.60 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (41.67%). 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: | 7 | 8.24% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 8 | 9.41% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 60 | 70.59% |
| Some college, no degree: | 10 | 11.76% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 85 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 70 | 82.35% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 35 | 26.92% |
| Public Insurance: | 43 | 33.08% |
| No Insurance: | 52 | 40.00% |
| Total: | 130 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 78 | 60.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 7.4% | 11.1% | 10.0% | 7.5% | 0.0% | 2.4% | 11.1% | 7.0% | 6.7% | 20.0% | 22.6% | 18.4% | 29.3% | 40.0% |
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: | 5 | 20.83% |
| Kindergarten: | 4 | 16.67% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 10 | 41.67% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 5 | 20.83% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 24 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 9 | 37.50% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 19 | 79.17% |
ZIP Code 99747 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 25 people with an annual payroll of $954,000.
| # 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: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $209,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $954,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 25Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99747 is located in North Slope 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 99747. It covers 5.994 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.803 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: | 5.994 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.803 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: | 0236990Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Kaktovik city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99747 is in the North Slope Borough 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.