| City: | Manley Hot Springs, Alaska |
| City Alias: | Manley Spgs |
| Borough: | Yukon Koyukuk Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:24:16 AM |
| Population: | 197 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 65.1609, -150.9875 |
| Land Area: | 1890.054 sq mi |
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Manley Hot Springs sits at the end of the Elliott Highway in Alaska's Interior, 160 miles northwest of Fairbanks. This small community of 197 residents serves as the postal hub for a vast 9,595 square mile territory in the Yukon Koyukuk region. With 60% of the population identifying as Native American (119 residents), Manley Hot Springs functions as a service point for surrounding Alaska Native communities.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. No alternative mail delivery exists across the territory. The post office maintains 69 PO Boxes for 79 occupied homes, meaning nearly every household relies on PO Box service. Limited rural delivery exists on Landing Road, but the single street can't serve the scattered settlement pattern across this enormous area.
The community shows dual character. Year-round population is small, but 49% of housing units (92 of 188) sit vacant for seasonal use. These are likely hunting cabins, fishing retreats, and summer properties. Visitors come for the natural hot springs that give the town its name and for access to remote Alaska wilderness.
Median age is 37.6 years, typical for rural Alaska communities. Of adults 25 and older, none hold bachelor's degrees, though per capita income of $60,670 is relatively high for rural Alaska. This likely comes from a mix of subsistence activities, seasonal work, and income from natural resource industries. The three business establishments employ just four people.
Manley Hot Springs marks the literal end of the road. Beyond this point, travel requires bush planes, boats, or snow machines. The post office doesn't just deliver mail. It's the connection point for government documents, medications, supplies, and communication with the outside world for residents scattered across an area larger than some states.
All mail must be addressed to PO Boxes. The acceptable mailing names are "Manley Hot Springs" or the abbreviated "Manley Spgs" (added as an alias in May 2005). Standard format:
Recipient Name
PO Box [Number]
Manley Hot Springs, AK 99756Only one street appears in postal records, showing the scattered, un-addressed nature of this remote Alaska community.
ZIP Code 99756 has 197 residents and 79 households (average 2.49 persons per household). The median age is 37.6 years, slightly older than the state (35.6) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.2% male and 50.8% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (52.0%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (60.4%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (33.5%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5%, 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: | 197Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 32Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $58,125Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 79Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $110,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.49Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.24Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 74 | 92 | 79 | 80 | 89 | 86 | 80 | 83 | 45 | 42 | 35 | 17 | 20 | 32 |
| Decennial Census | 119 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 197 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.6
Male Median Age: 37.1
Female Median Age: 44
| 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 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| Female | 5 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| White: | 66 | 34.38% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 5 | 2.60% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.52% |
| American Indian: | 119 | 61.98% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.52% |
| Total: | 192 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 97 | 49.24% | 37.1 years |
| Females: | 100 | 50.76% | 44.0 years |
| Total: | 197 | 100% | 37.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 32 | 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: | 32 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 32 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $58,125, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $28,958 (99.3%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,625. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $58,125 for nonfamily households (a difference of $58,125). 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 narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $29,167 | $31,750 | $43,125 | $53,750 | $58,500 | $57,917 | $57,083 | $61,250 | $63,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $58,125 |
| Median Family Income | $63,750 | $32,250 | $55,000 | $75,000 | $73,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $118,125 | $140,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $11,667 | $11,667 | $13,125 | $31,875 | $56,250 | $58,542 | $58,750 | $60,625 | $63,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $58,125 |
| Median Male Income | $163,036 | $165,208 | $53,750 | $53,333 | $60,000 | $53,333 | $63,750 | $0 | $0 | $95,833 | $97,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $36,667 | $39,583 | $0 | $0 | $71,250 | $0 | $87,500 | $51,875 | $76,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 32 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 32 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $110,000, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $33,300 (43.42%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,700. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $99 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $767. 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 | $76,700 | $91,700 | $90,000 | $93,000 | $99,200 | $98,300 | $87,900 | $88,300 | $88,300 | $82,500 | $50,000 | $0 | $121,900 | $110,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 2 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 2 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $99 | $99 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $756 | $767 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 18 | 90.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 2 | 10.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 20 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 20 | 28.57% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 50 | 71.43% |
| Total Housing Units: | 70 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 69 | 98.57% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 1 | 1.43% |
| Total Housing Units: | 70 | 100% |
In 2024, 6.30% 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 75.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 25.00 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 4 | 12.50% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4 | 12.50% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 6 | 18.75% |
| Some college, no degree: | 11 | 34.38% |
| Associate's degree: | 5 | 15.63% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2 | 6.25% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 32 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 24 | 75.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 2 | 6.25% |
| Private Insurance: | 17 | 34.69% |
| Public Insurance: | 32 | 65.31% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 49 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 49 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 25.0% | 30.4% | 9.1% | 13.6% | 20.8% | 22.2% | 12.0% | 10.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 99756 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: | 83Source: 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 99756 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 99756. It covers 1890.054 sq mi of land and a water area of 75.149 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: | 1890.054 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 75.149 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: | 0246780Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Manley Hot Springs CDP; AlaskaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 99756 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 2 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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.