| City: | Kiana, Alaska |
| Borough: | Northwest Arctic Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:24:11 AM |
| Population: | 449 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 67.5636, -160.3051 |
| Land Area: | 1.076 sq mi |
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The 93 PO Boxes here serve 108 occupied households, giving an adoption rate of 0.86. That number makes sense when you understand the geography. There's no traditional street delivery infrastructure across this landscape. The ZIP code technically has two rural carrier routes serving Taylor Road and Taylor and Kozak Street, but the overwhelming majority of residents rely on PO Box service. For many, the trip to the post office is part of the daily routine during Alaska's long winters.
The community shows a household ratio of 4.2 people per home, substantially higher than the national average. Extended family living arrangements are common in Alaska Native communities, where cultural traditions emphasize multigenerational households. With a median age of 24.8 years, Kiana has a young population that reflects both high birth rates and the challenges of retaining young adults in remote villages.
This isn't a ZIP code created for convenience. It serves a genuine community with a median household income of $66,406 and a median home value of $121,900. The post office handles mail for 8 businesses and maintains 8 ZIP+4 codes covering the limited street network. The 3 businesses with employees account for 27 jobs in a village where economic opportunities are limited. When weather permits, bush planes land on the nearby airstrip. When ice forms, the river becomes a transportation corridor. Year-round, the post office remains open.
The extremely limited street network reflects the community's small size and remote location. With only two streets in the postal database, most navigation in Kiana happens through local knowledge rather than formal addressing systems. The streets that do exist appear to be named after community members, a common practice in small Alaska Native villages where family connections define the social landscape.
ZIP Code 99749 has 449 residents and 108 households (average 4.14 persons per household). The median age is 24.8 years, significantly younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.0% male and 47.0% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (89.3%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (4.7%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2%, 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%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 449Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 440Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 417.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $67,386Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 108Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $200,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.14Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.32Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 347 | 348 | 391 | 371 | 380 | 342 | 329 | 299 | 320 | 388 | 376 | 424 | 473 | 440 |
| Decennial Census | 363 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 449 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 24.8
Male Median Age: 28
Female Median Age: 23.7
| 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 | 14 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 22 | 18 | 30 | 21 | 22 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 19 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 36 | 43 | 56 | 47 | 44 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 37 | 10 | 17 | 28 | 23 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| White: | 21 | 4.93% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.23% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.23% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.47% |
| American Indian: | 401 | 94.13% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 426 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 238 | 53.01% | 28.0 years |
| Females: | 211 | 46.99% | 23.7 years |
| Total: | 449 | 100% | 24.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 438 | 99.55% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 2 | 0.45% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 440 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 440 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $67,386, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $14,886 (28.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22,073. Family households earn a median of $75,417 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $75,417). By gender, male median income is $75,000 and female is $72,500, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $2,500 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 51.8%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 30.2%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,500 | $43,750 | $39,375 | $38,571 | $41,250 | $41,786 | $43,125 | $46,875 | $45,313 | $54,375 | $58,250 | $62,500 | $66,406 | $67,386 |
| Median Family Income | $55,938 | $45,313 | $41,667 | $38,571 | $42,188 | $42,188 | $42,250 | $46,875 | $45,313 | $53,333 | $58,625 | $63,068 | $66,563 | $75,417 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $30,625 | $11,875 | $10,938 | $20,000 | $0 | $12,188 | $0 | $31,250 | $31,250 | $0 | $0 | $43,125 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $36,750 | $37,000 | $36,250 | $60,625 | $61,875 | $67,500 | $62,917 | $44,375 | $42,500 | $63,750 | $69,375 | $73,125 | $77,500 | $75,000 |
| Median Female Income | $27,188 | $27,500 | $28,125 | $29,250 | $31,250 | $30,625 | $31,250 | $40,417 | $42,500 | $41,250 | $48,750 | $53,125 | $56,250 | $72,500 |
| Employed: | 120 | 36.14% |
| Unemployed: | 52 | 15.66% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 160 | 48.19% |
| Total: | 332 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 35 | 29.17% |
| Service: | 14 | 11.67% |
| Sales and Office: | 18 | 15.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 18 | 15.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 35 | 29.17% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 120 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $200,000, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $54,700 (37.65%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $91,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $792 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $858. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.04% (41.67% with a mortgage, 58.33% free-and-clear) and renters 26.96% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 31.14%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $145,300 | $148,400 | $116,700 | $112,500 | $111,300 | $88,100 | $106,900 | $117,000 | $108,900 | $89,400 | $111,500 | $130,400 | $121,900 | $200,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 7 | 22.58% |
| $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: | 24 | 77.42% |
| Total: | 31 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $792 | $775 | $788 | $775 | $763 | $800 | $800 | $750 | $858 | $850 | $933 | $917 | $925 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 35 | 30.43% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 49 | 42.61% |
| Renter Occupied: | 31 | 26.96% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 115 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 115 | 68.86% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 52 | 31.14% |
| Total Housing Units: | 167 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 159 | 95.21% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 8 | 4.79% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 167 | 100% |
In 2024, 10.80% 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 85.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 14.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 27.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 73.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 16.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), down 6.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 10.80 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (66.35%). College enrollment is 2.88%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 5 | 2.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 32 | 12.80% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 143 | 57.20% |
| Some college, no degree: | 26 | 10.40% |
| Associate's degree: | 17 | 6.80% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 25 | 10.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2 | 0.80% |
| Total: | 250 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 213 | 85.20% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 27 | 10.80% |
| Private Insurance: | 121 | 23.91% |
| Public Insurance: | 322 | 63.64% |
| No Insurance: | 63 | 12.45% |
| Total: | 506 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 443 | 87.55% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 26.4% | 28.7% | 30.7% | 32.5% | 27.6% | 29.6% | 28.4% | 23.3% | 30.8% | 30.0% | 26.1% | 21.7% | 20.0% | 16.7% |
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 | 4.81% |
| Kindergarten: | 9 | 8.65% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 69 | 66.35% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 18 | 17.31% |
| College or graduate school: | 3 | 2.88% |
| Total: | 104 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 14 | 13.46% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 96 | 92.31% |
ZIP Code 99749 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 27 people with an annual payroll of $391,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 103Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $103,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $391,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 27Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99749 is located in Northwest Arctic 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 99749. It covers 1.076 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.007 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: | 1.076 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.007 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: | 0239300Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Kiana city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99749 is in the Northwest Arctic 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.