| City: | Kivalina, Alaska |
| Borough: | Northwest Arctic Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:24:11 AM |
| Population: | 444 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 67.6416, -163.7167 |
| Land Area: | 1.628 sq mi |
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The village sits on a barrier reef island in Northwest Arctic Borough, where 3.9 square miles combine land and water. Geographic isolation defines everything here. The nearest road system lies hundreds of miles away, and the community depends on air service and seasonal barge delivery for connections to the outside world. That makes the post office a lifeline for medication, documents, and everything else that doesn't arrive by plane.
The adoption rate of 0.79 means the 64 PO Boxes serve most local households directly, with minimal regional overflow. This isn't a hub drawing customers from surrounding areas. It's a true PO Box only zone where residents have no alternative delivery method. The ZIP contains just three named streets and one named building (Postmaster), reflecting the compact village layout typical of Alaska Native communities.
Rural carrier routes handle what limited delivery exists beyond the post office counter. Two rural routes and one general delivery route serve the area, though most residents simply pick up mail at the post office. With a median household income of $70,278 and median home value of $119,600, Kivalina's economy runs on subsistence activities, seasonal work, and government services. The post office adapts to this reality, functioning as a gathering place where checking mail means seeing neighbors and staying connected.
The three named streets reflect Kivalina's coastal location and essential services. Oceanside references the barrier island setting, while Postal Way and School Road mark the two most critical community facilities. This minimal street infrastructure is typical of small Alaska Native villages where buildings are identified by function rather than address.
ZIP Code 99750 has 444 residents and 81 households (average 5.43 persons per household). The median age is 22.7 years, significantly younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.6% male and 46.4% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (97.7%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (1.8%, 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%).
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| 2020 Population: | 444Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 809Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 272.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $72,589Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 81Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $175,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 5.43Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 5.04Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 377 | 453 | 448 | 532 | 576 | 671 | 678 | 688 | 683 | 776 | 905 | 769 | 813 | 809 |
| Decennial Census | 374 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 444 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 22.7
Male Median Age: 22.3
Female Median Age: 23.2
| 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 | 22 | 34 | 37 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Female | 21 | 17 | 29 | 26 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 43 | 51 | 66 | 41 | 36 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 20 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| White: | 8 | 1.81% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.23% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 434 | 97.97% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 443 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 238 | 53.60% | 22.3 years |
| Females: | 206 | 46.40% | 23.2 years |
| Total: | 444 | 100% | 22.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 809 | 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: | 809 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 809 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $72,589, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $12,433 (20.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,839. Family households earn a median of $64,375 versus $31,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $33,125). By gender, male median income is $46,875 and female is $43,750, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $3,125 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 50.4%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 25.4%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (27.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,156 | $58,333 | $59,167 | $50,500 | $52,917 | $59,063 | $48,750 | $51,250 | $53,750 | $55,938 | $59,688 | $68,750 | $70,278 | $72,589 |
| Median Family Income | $57,083 | $62,813 | $58,125 | $46,607 | $53,750 | $58,750 | $47,500 | $53,000 | $55,208 | $53,542 | $56,429 | $69,375 | $64,375 | $64,375 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $10,000 | $8,750 | $80,625 | $31,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,250 | $0 | $17,500 | $21,875 | $23,438 | $30,833 | $31,250 |
| Median Male Income | $15,625 | $17,188 | $31,250 | $41,000 | $40,250 | $40,500 | $40,250 | $32,500 | $47,500 | $51,500 | $52,813 | $51,250 | $53,333 | $46,875 |
| Median Female Income | $34,792 | $39,688 | $57,083 | $44,375 | $45,417 | $43,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,500 | $53,750 | $43,750 |
| Employed: | 179 | 37.61% |
| Unemployed: | 61 | 12.82% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 236 | 49.58% |
| Total: | 476 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 13 | 7.26% |
| Service: | 39 | 21.79% |
| Sales and Office: | 31 | 17.32% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 46 | 25.70% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 50 | 27.93% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 179 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $175,000, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $54,700 (45.47%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $89,000. The median gross rent is $1,089, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $372. Of occupied housing, owners make up 83.23% (20.15% with a mortgage, 79.85% free-and-clear) and renters 16.77% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.81%, 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 | $120,300 | $93,600 | $97,500 | $63,000 | $79,000 | $91,300 | $72,500 | $72,000 | $86,000 | $86,700 | $107,900 | $112,500 | $119,600 | $175,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 4 | 14.81% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 14 | 51.85% |
| $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: | 9 | 33.33% |
| Total: | 27 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $1,042 | $938 | $850 | $788 | $833 | $900 | $793 | $717 | $775 | $836 | $925 | $1,028 | $1,089 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 27 | 16.77% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 107 | 66.46% |
| Renter Occupied: | 27 | 16.77% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 161 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 161 | 85.19% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 28 | 14.81% |
| Total Housing Units: | 189 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 183 | 96.83% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 3 | 1.59% |
| Other Units: | 3 | 1.59% |
| Total Housing Units: | 189 | 100% |
In 2024, 1.10% 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 77.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 23.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 12.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 69.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 19.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), down 7.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.90 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 (65.67%). College enrollment is 0.00%, 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: | 15 | 4.20% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 64 | 17.93% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 239 | 66.95% |
| Some college, no degree: | 35 | 9.80% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2 | 0.56% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2 | 0.56% |
| Total: | 357 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 278 | 77.87% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 4 | 1.12% |
| Private Insurance: | 97 | 11.38% |
| Public Insurance: | 562 | 65.96% |
| No Insurance: | 193 | 22.65% |
| Total: | 852 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 659 | 77.35% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 25.4% | 17.7% | 26.6% | 31.2% | 25.2% | 25.0% | 32.7% | 31.0% | 26.3% | 23.5% | 25.0% | 17.9% | 18.4% | 19.7% |
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: | 12 | 4.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 19 | 6.33% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 197 | 65.67% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 72 | 24.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 300 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 31 | 10.33% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 288 | 96.00% |
ZIP Code 99750 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: | 71Source: 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 99750 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 99750. It covers 1.628 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.53 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: | 1.628 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 2.53 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: | 0239960Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Kivalina city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99750 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 March 1, 2026.