| City: | Minto, Alaska |
| Borough: | Yukon Koyukuk Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:24:17 AM |
| Population: | 150 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 65.0291, -149.6716 |
| Land Area: | 2.896 sq mi |
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Every one of the 55 households here depends on a PO Box. There's no alternative. This is true PO Box Only territory, where the postal classification matches reality. The 73 boxes at the post office serve more than just local residents—the adoption rate of 1.33 means people from surrounding areas also collect mail here.
The community is overwhelmingly Native American. Of 150 residents, 92% identify as Alaska Native or Native American. The median age is 33, and households average 2.7 people—typical of extended family structures common in Alaska Native communities. Median household income stands at $62,917, with a median home value of $32,600.
Minto's mail infrastructure reflects its geographic isolation. The post office operates one rural carrier route serving 3rd Street, the only named street in the ZIP+4 database. One named building appears in postal records: the post office itself. This sparse delivery infrastructure isn't a sign of underdevelopment. It's what happens when a community occupies vast territory where traditional street delivery makes no economic sense.
Minto's postal records show just one street name, reflecting a community where formal street addresses aren't the primary way people organize space. The single rural carrier route and reliance on PO Boxes reflects Alaska's interior geography.
ZIP Code 99758 has 150 residents and 55 households (average 2.71 persons per household). The median age is 33.2 years, slightly younger than the state (35.6) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 59.3% male and 40.7% 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 (92.0%, 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 0.0%, 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: | 150Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 214Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 51.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 55Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $32,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.71Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.83Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 184 | 239 | 217 | 252 | 257 | 213 | 223 | 229 | 177 | 136 | 151 | 113 | 190 | 214 |
| Decennial Census | 210 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 150 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 33.2
Male Median Age: 32.8
Female Median Age: 33.4
| 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 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 2 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| White: | 7 | 4.83% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 138 | 95.17% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 145 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 89 | 59.33% | 32.8 years |
| Females: | 61 | 40.67% | 33.4 years |
| Total: | 150 | 100% | 33.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 214 | 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: | 214 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 214 | 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 $23,333 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $35,938. Family households earn a median of $87,386 versus $32,903 for nonfamily households (a difference of $54,483). By gender, male median income is $32,218 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $32,218 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 67.1%, which is higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (55.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $23,333 | $30,179 | $25,417 | $31,875 | $32,250 | $35,938 | $38,125 | $35,625 | $35,938 | $0 | $0 | $36,042 | $62,917 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $48,125 | $38,750 | $30,250 | $38,125 | $38,750 | $37,917 | $56,875 | $58,125 | $47,500 | $48,750 | $0 | $37,000 | $83,375 | $87,386 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $16,354 | $16,458 | $17,000 | $21,250 | $21,000 | $23,750 | $21,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,348 | $32,903 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $41,250 | $34,375 | $34,375 | $36,250 | $53,750 | $68,750 | $66,875 | $70,833 | $76,250 | $0 | $32,218 |
| Median Female Income | $41,250 | $28,750 | $33,750 | $35,625 | $37,500 | $37,500 | $40,625 | $45,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,571 | $0 |
| Employed: | 100 | 64.52% |
| Unemployed: | 4 | 2.58% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 51 | 32.90% |
| Total: | 155 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 22 | 22.00% |
| Service: | 19 | 19.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 4 | 4.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 55 | 55.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 100 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $32,700, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is down $30,500 (48.26%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $600 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $781. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.83% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 26.17% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.57%, 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 | $63,200 | $103,100 | $100,000 | $99,200 | $73,300 | $91,000 | $41,300 | $0 | $43,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $32,600 | $32,700 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 13 | 46.43% |
| $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: | 15 | 53.57% |
| Total: | 28 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $600 | $542 | $0 | $519 | $508 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $781 | $775 | $792 | $857 | $875 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 79 | 73.83% |
| Renter Occupied: | 28 | 26.17% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 107 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 107 | 88.43% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 14 | 11.57% |
| Total Housing Units: | 121 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 115 | 95.04% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 6 | 4.96% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 121 | 100% |
In 2024, 5.40% 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 79.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 38.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 29.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 14.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 12.50 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 (66.67%). 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: | 23 | 20.54% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 67 | 59.82% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8 | 7.14% |
| Associate's degree: | 8 | 7.14% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6 | 5.36% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 112 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 89 | 79.46% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 6 | 5.36% |
| Private Insurance: | 63 | 24.71% |
| Public Insurance: | 109 | 42.75% |
| No Insurance: | 83 | 32.55% |
| Total: | 255 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 172 | 67.45% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 14.3% | 9.5% | 27.0% | 21.7% | 15.6% | 19.5% | 26.1% | 18.2% | 12.5% | 13.3% | 16.7% | 16.7% | 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: | 4 | 5.80% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 46 | 66.67% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 19 | 27.54% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 69 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 4 | 5.80% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 69 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 99758 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: | 79Source: 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 99758 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 99758. It covers 2.896 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 2.896 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 0249530Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Minto CDP; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99758 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 3 private school(s). 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.