| City: | Koyukuk, Alaska |
| Borough: | Yukon Koyukuk Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:24:14 AM |
| Population: | 98 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 64.8933, -157.6851 |
| Land Area: | 5.745 sq mi |
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The post office here doesn't just handle mail. It's the only delivery option across the entire ZIP code. With 34 PO Boxes serving 37 occupied households, the adoption rate of 92% reflects what happens when there's no alternative. No city carrier routes exist. No urban delivery infrastructure. Just one rural route serving Main Street, the only named street in the ZIP+4 database.
That 92% adoption rate tells a different story than it would in suburban America. When the ratio sits at 0.92 boxes per household, it means the post office serves local families plus a handful of businesses. Five commercial establishments operate here, all relying on PO Box delivery. The median household income of $28,250 reflects subsistence lifestyles common in Alaska's interior, where traditional activities supplement cash income.
The geography shapes everything about mail delivery. Spanning 5.75 square miles of land and 0.10 square miles of water, the ZIP code covers an area larger than many small towns. Yet the population density remains incredibly low. Extended families are common, with an average of 2.6 people per household. The median age of 42 suggests a stable, multigenerational community where elders and younger families live together.
Of 58 total housing units, 37 are occupied year-round. The remaining 21 vacant units include seasonal homes and structures not in regular use. The community has no government buildings listed in the postal database, but one named building appears: the Postmaster facility itself. This is common in Alaska's smallest communities, where the post office serves as the primary federal presence.
With only Main Street appearing in the postal database, Koyukuk shows the typical pattern of Alaska's smallest villages where formal street infrastructure is minimal. The single rural route and overwhelming reliance on PO Boxes reflects how remote indigenous communities receive mail in the state's interior.
ZIP Code 99754 has 98 residents and 37 households (average 2.65 persons per household). The median age is 42.0 years, older than the state (35.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.0% male and 51.0% female, which is lower than the state male share (52.0%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (100.0%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0%, 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: | 98Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 29Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 17.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 37Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.65Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.68Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 110 | 112 | 104 | 89 | 80 | 79 | 54 | 62 | 58 | 52 | 57 | 74 | 44 | 29 |
| Decennial Census | 96 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 98 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42
Male Median Age: 35.8
Female Median Age: 53
| 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 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 4 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| White: | 0 | 0% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 1.01% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 98 | 98.99% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 99 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 48 | 48.98% | 35.8 years |
| Females: | 50 | 51.02% | 53.0 years |
| Total: | 98 | 100% | 42.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 29 | 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: | 29 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 29 | 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 $19,286 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,125. 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 62.5%, which is about the same as the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (53.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $19,286 | $19,583 | $20,313 | $17,083 | $17,083 | $23,438 | $15,417 | $16,500 | $18,125 | $18,889 | $20,893 | $22,143 | $28,250 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $14,750 | $16,250 | $21,667 | $22,500 | $20,625 | $23,750 | $0 | $50,625 | $46,250 | $0 | $52,917 | $57,813 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $18,393 | $20,208 | $13,750 | $12,500 | $13,125 | $15,938 | $11,250 | $15,000 | $15,313 | $17,917 | $18,333 | $19,625 | $23,472 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $30,500 | $30,357 | $31,750 | $33,036 | $0 | $33,125 | $0 | $53,750 | $41,250 | $41,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 15 | 62.50% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 9 | 37.50% |
| Total: | 24 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 7 | 46.67% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 8 | 53.33% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 15 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $59,200 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $57,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $725 (100.00%) since 2011 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 | $59,200 | $67,500 | $65,000 | $55,000 | $57,500 | $65,000 | $58,300 | $41,300 | $57,500 | $50,000 | $80,000 | $81,300 | $110,000 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $725 | $513 | $475 | $475 | $475 | $463 | $200 | $258 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 17 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 17 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 17 | 58.62% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 12 | 41.38% |
| 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, 37.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 52.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 10.00 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 (100.00%). 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 8 | 33.33% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7 | 29.17% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 9 | 37.50% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 24 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 24 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 9 | 37.50% |
| Private Insurance: | 29 | 100.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 29 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 29 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 52.2% | 50.0% | 44.4% | 38.9% | 47.1% | 35.0% | 50.0% | 28.6% | 10.0% | 11.1% | 0.0% | 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): | 5 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 5 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 5 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 99754 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: | 40Source: 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 99754 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 99754. It covers 5.745 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.104 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: | 5.745 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.104 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: | 0242050Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Koyukuk city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99754 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.