| City: | Nulato, Alaska |
| Borough: | Yukon Koyukuk Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:24:22 AM |
| Population: | 239 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 64.8114, -158.0527 |
| Land Area: | 8.13 sq mi |
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Nearly three-quarters of Nulato's population is Native American, making this one of Alaska's predominantly indigenous communities. The median age sits at 38.6 years, and households average 2.8 people. That ratio suggests extended family living arrangements, common in Alaska Native communities. The median household income of $52,143 reflects Alaska's higher cost of living and subsistence economy.
Mail delivery here operates through two rural carrier routes serving limited street infrastructure. Only two streets appear in postal records: Kateel Avenue and Nikaghun Street. Both names reference Alaska Native heritage. Kateel is a nearby village downstream on the Yukon River, while Nikaghun is an Athabascan term. These aren't sprawling subdivisions. They're the minimal street grid of a small river community.
The post office maintains 69 PO Boxes for a population that doesn't have alternatives. There's no carrier delivery to individual homes. No cluster box units at developments. The building-based delivery system includes one named facility: Postmaster. For residents scattered across this territory along the Yukon River, the post office functions as the community's mail hub. It's infrastructure, not inconvenience.
The two streets in Nulato's postal records both reflect Alaska Native heritage. Kateel Avenue references a nearby village downstream on the Yukon River, while Nikaghun Street uses an Athabascan term. This minimal street infrastructure is typical of small Alaska river communities where development follows the waterway rather than a grid pattern.
ZIP Code 99765 has 239 residents and 84 households (average 2.85 persons per household). The median age is 38.6 years, older than the state (35.6) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.2% male and 49.8% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (52.0%). Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (70.7%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (7.1%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7%, 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: | 239Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 255Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 29.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $53,021Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 84Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $102,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.85Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.82Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 276 | 289 | 278 | 272 | 285 | 286 | 276 | 257 | 236 | 300 | 296 | 249 | 284 | 255 |
| Decennial Census | 264 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 239 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 38.6
Male Median Age: 33
Female Median Age: 44.1
| 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 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Female | 6 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Total | 12 | 22 | 26 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 19 | 11 | 17 | 4 | 17 | 12 | 35 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| White: | 17 | 8.81% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.52% |
| Hispanic:* | 4 | 2.07% |
| Asian: | 2 | 1.04% |
| American Indian: | 169 | 87.56% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 193 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 120 | 50.21% | 33.0 years |
| Females: | 119 | 49.79% | 44.1 years |
| Total: | 239 | 100% | 38.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 246 | 96.47% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 9 | 3.53% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 255 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 255 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $53,021, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $22,188 (72.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,521. Family households earn a median of $53,854 versus $11,500 for nonfamily households (a difference of $42,354). By gender, male median income is $180,294 and female is $39,219, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $141,075 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 45.1%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (29.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $30,833 | $29,861 | $34,375 | $39,500 | $38,281 | $38,182 | $38,333 | $42,321 | $46,500 | $48,077 | $50,375 | $53,839 | $52,143 | $53,021 |
| Median Family Income | $38,750 | $40,000 | $41,250 | $44,375 | $39,583 | $39,250 | $43,333 | $47,813 | $52,813 | $45,250 | $48,594 | $53,393 | $52,917 | $53,854 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $19,219 | $19,531 | $18,125 | $19,688 | $22,500 | $20,417 | $0 | $23,750 | $27,083 | $29,063 | $31,250 | $0 | $0 | $11,500 |
| Median Male Income | $24,750 | $29,000 | $29,000 | $34,583 | $35,833 | $29,375 | $31,875 | $38,750 | $36,250 | $0 | $155,208 | $167,891 | $0 | $180,294 |
| Median Female Income | $24,722 | $24,107 | $24,375 | $24,750 | $25,000 | $24,375 | $30,000 | $34,583 | $37,500 | $35,625 | $40,000 | $39,063 | $36,563 | $39,219 |
| Employed: | 78 | 42.39% |
| Unemployed: | 5 | 2.72% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 101 | 54.89% |
| Total: | 184 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 23 | 29.49% |
| Service: | 10 | 12.82% |
| Sales and Office: | 16 | 20.51% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 12 | 15.38% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 17 | 21.79% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 78 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $102,700, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $3,700 (3.74%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $46,400. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $608 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 82.42% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 17.58% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 18.02%, 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 | $99,000 | $90,500 | $96,700 | $91,200 | $76,300 | $65,000 | $67,500 | $57,900 | $56,300 | $49,200 | $0 | $0 | $65,000 | $102,700 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 5 | 31.25% |
| $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: | 11 | 68.75% |
| Total: | 16 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $608 | $545 | $531 | $540 | $538 | $550 | $500 | $750 | $0 | $0 | $433 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 75 | 82.42% |
| Renter Occupied: | 16 | 17.58% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 91 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 91 | 81.98% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 20 | 18.02% |
| Total Housing Units: | 111 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 108 | 97.30% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 3 | 2.70% |
| Total Housing Units: | 111 | 100% |
In 2024, 6.20% 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 88.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 31.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 69.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 15.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 4.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.10 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (44.93%). College enrollment is 5.80%, 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: | 8 | 4.94% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 10 | 6.17% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 63 | 38.89% |
| Some college, no degree: | 59 | 36.42% |
| Associate's degree: | 12 | 7.41% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1 | 0.62% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9 | 5.56% |
| Total: | 162 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 144 | 88.89% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 10 | 6.17% |
| Private Insurance: | 81 | 28.72% |
| Public Insurance: | 178 | 63.12% |
| No Insurance: | 23 | 8.16% |
| Total: | 282 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 259 | 91.84% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 13.1% | 16.7% | 26.4% | 27.1% | 28.3% | 28.8% | 27.3% | 19.0% | 13.2% | 12.7% | 14.1% | 17.5% | 17.3% | 15.1% |
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 | 7.25% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 29 | 42.03% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 31 | 44.93% |
| College or graduate school: | 4 | 5.80% |
| Total: | 69 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 5 | 7.25% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 60 | 86.96% |
ZIP Code 99765 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 11 people with an annual payroll of $907,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 74Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $92,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $907,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 11Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99765 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 99765. It covers 8.13 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: | 8.13 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: | 0256350Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Nulato city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99765 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 February 1, 2026.