| City: | Koyuk, Alaska |
| Borough: | Nome Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:24:13 AM |
| Population: | 312 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 65.0178, -161.0353 |
| Land Area: | 5.101 sq mi |
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Koyuk sits on the Norton Sound coast in western Alaska, 171 air miles northwest of Nome. The 312 residents here are overwhelmingly Inupiaq, with 90% of the population identifying as Native American. That makes this one of Alaska's most culturally homogenous communities, and the post office serves as a critical lifeline for daily life.
This isn't just a PO Box ZIP. It's the only mail system for 5.1 square miles of isolated coastal territory. The post office maintains 50 PO Boxes for 91 households, an adoption rate of 55%. There's no alternative. The nearest neighboring ZIP with street delivery doesn't exist in this region. Rural carrier Route R serves the single documented street, Birch Street, but the community's geographic isolation makes PO Box service the primary option for most residents.
The population density tells its own story. With 312 people living across 5.1 square miles, that's just 61 people per square mile. Extended families are common here, with a population-to-household ratio of 3.4, higher than the national average of 2.5. The median age is 26.3 years, indicating a relatively young population that's sustaining this coastal community.
Koyuk's economy reflects its remote location and subsistence traditions. The median household income is $34,250, well below Alaska's state median. Only 2 people work from home, and unemployment sits at 4.3%. Seven businesses operate here, employing 13 people. The median home value is $97,200. This isn't a place people move to for jobs. It's a community rooted in tradition, location, and kinship.
Koyuk has only one documented street in USPS records: Birch Street. This minimal street infrastructure reflects the village's small size and coastal concentration, where PO Box service at the post office serves as the primary addressing system for the community.
ZIP Code 99753 has 312 residents and 91 households (average 3.43 persons per household). The median age is 26.3 years, significantly younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 56.1% male and 43.9% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (89.7%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (3.8%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3%, 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: | 312Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 348Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 61.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $36,563Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 91Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $95,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.43Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.04Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 329 | 340 | 279 | 265 | 272 | 261 | 248 | 271 | 291 | 243 | 276 | 300 | 306 | 348 |
| Decennial Census | 332 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 312 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 26.3
Male Median Age: 25.5
Female Median Age: 26.5
| 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 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 14 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 30 | 34 | 33 | 38 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 15 | 8 | 22 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| White: | 12 | 4.01% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.33% |
| Hispanic:* | 4 | 1.34% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.67% |
| American Indian: | 280 | 93.65% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 299 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 175 | 56.09% | 25.5 years |
| Females: | 137 | 43.91% | 26.5 years |
| Total: | 312 | 100% | 26.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 348 | 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: | 348 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 348 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $36,563, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $12,634 (52.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $38,500 versus $20,938 for nonfamily households (a difference of $17,562). By gender, male median income is $36,000 and female is $56,250, which is slightly above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $20,250 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 45.4%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 31.5%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (37.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $23,929 | $24,250 | $28,333 | $32,679 | $33,182 | $35,000 | $36,429 | $36,786 | $36,563 | $29,167 | $33,438 | $35,313 | $34,250 | $36,563 |
| Median Family Income | $23,750 | $26,250 | $28,750 | $23,958 | $32,727 | $34,792 | $35,417 | $35,833 | $37,679 | $22,708 | $28,750 | $32,500 | $33,750 | $38,500 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $32,813 | $16,250 | $14,375 | $17,500 | $13,750 | $14,375 | $16,250 | $17,500 | $16,250 | $18,250 | $16,607 | $20,750 | $19,875 | $20,938 |
| Median Male Income | $54,583 | $46,250 | $33,750 | $58,125 | $28,750 | $0 | $28,750 | $35,000 | $33,125 | $34,375 | $36,250 | $34,375 | $32,917 | $36,000 |
| Median Female Income | $39,583 | $38,438 | $38,750 | $50,625 | $50,750 | $51,000 | $52,708 | $48,750 | $41,250 | $0 | $33,750 | $37,500 | $30,000 | $56,250 |
| Employed: | 74 | 31.09% |
| Unemployed: | 34 | 14.29% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 130 | 54.62% |
| Total: | 238 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 28 | 37.84% |
| Service: | 12 | 16.22% |
| Sales and Office: | 19 | 25.68% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 4 | 5.41% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 11 | 14.86% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 74 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $95,000, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is down $11,300 (10.63%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,200. The median gross rent is $910, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $385 (73.33%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $300. Of occupied housing, owners make up 61.47% (26.87% with a mortgage, 73.13% free-and-clear) and renters 38.53% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.84%, which is markedly above 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 | $106,300 | $95,000 | $109,400 | $80,000 | $82,500 | $80,000 | $105,600 | $103,600 | $88,800 | $79,100 | $77,200 | $83,900 | $97,200 | $95,000 |
| Less than $500: | 3 | 7.14% |
| $500 to $999: | 15 | 35.71% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 9 | 21.43% |
| $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: | 15 | 35.71% |
| Total: | 42 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $525 | $567 | $650 | $713 | $719 | $733 | $594 | $613 | $610 | $629 | $613 | $744 | $931 | $910 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 18 | 16.51% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 49 | 44.95% |
| Renter Occupied: | 42 | 38.53% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 109 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 109 | 85.16% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 19 | 14.84% |
| Total Housing Units: | 128 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 119 | 92.97% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 9 | 7.03% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 128 | 100% |
In 2024, 6.60% 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 89.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 18.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 84.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 41.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), down 8.30 percentage points since 2011 and above 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 (62.50%). College enrollment is 1.92%, 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: | 9 | 4.97% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 10 | 5.52% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 118 | 65.19% |
| Some college, no degree: | 19 | 10.50% |
| Associate's degree: | 13 | 7.18% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9 | 4.97% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3 | 1.66% |
| Total: | 181 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 162 | 89.50% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 12 | 6.63% |
| Private Insurance: | 65 | 16.50% |
| Public Insurance: | 295 | 74.87% |
| No Insurance: | 34 | 8.63% |
| Total: | 394 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 360 | 91.37% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 47.5% | 47.7% | 40.0% | 41.8% | 43.3% | 39.2% | 36.7% | 38.7% | 31.3% | 46.0% | 38.6% | 40.5% | 39.2% | 41.9% |
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: | 6 | 5.77% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 65 | 62.50% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 26 | 25.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 2 | 1.92% |
| Total: | 104 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 11 | 10.58% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 97 | 93.27% |
ZIP Code 99753 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 13 people with an annual payroll of $968,000.
| # 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: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $231,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $968,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 13Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99753 is located in Nome 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 99753. It covers 5.101 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.003 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: | 5.101 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.003 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: | 0241940Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Koyuk city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99753 is in the Bering Strait 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.