| City: | Savoonga, Alaska |
| Borough: | Nome Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:24:25 AM |
| Population: | 835 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 63.3330, -170.2711 |
| Land Area: | 5.872 sq mi |
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Savoonga sits on the northwest coast of St. Lawrence Island in Alaska's Bering Sea, 164 miles from mainland Alaska and 40 miles from the Russian coast. This Yupik village of 835 people is one of America's most geographically isolated communities. With 97% of residents identifying as Alaska Native (807 of 835), Savoonga maintains its Yupik cultural identity and subsistence lifestyle centered on marine mammal hunting, fishing, and traditional practices.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. No alternative mail delivery exists across the ZIP code's 1,844 square miles. The Savoonga post office maintains 154 PO Boxes for 188 households, an 82% adoption rate that means nearly every household relies on a PO Box for mail. Limited rural routes serve some locations, but most residents pick up mail at the post office. The post office is the community's connection to government services, health care, and the outside world.
Savoonga's geography explains the delivery pattern. St. Lawrence Island is accessible only by air and seasonal barge service. Brutal winter weather frequently grounds flights for days. The village has minimal addressing infrastructure: just three streets appear in postal records (Overview Dr, Qemiq Rd, Savoonga Way). Most locations are described by landmarks rather than numbered addresses, making PO Boxes the only practical mail system.
The community skews young. Median age is 26.3 years. Households average 4.4 people, typical of Alaska Native communities with multi-generational living. Of 188 occupied homes, 157 are owner-occupied. Only 3.2% of adults hold bachelor's degrees. The median household income is $51,875, supported largely by government employment (75 workers in public administration), transportation and warehousing (110 workers), and educational/health services (51 workers).
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Savoonga, AK 99769All mail must use a PO Box address. Street addresses aren't valid for delivery in this community.
Minimal street addressing with just 3 named streets across 1,844 square miles; most locations lack formal addresses.
ZIP Code 99769 has 835 residents and 188 households (average 4.44 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 53.8% male and 46.2% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (96.6%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (2.2%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6%, 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: | 835Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 868Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 142.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $53,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 188Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $100,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.44Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.61Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 701 | 726 | 828 | 872 | 883 | 932 | 932 | 921 | 975 | 849 | 946 | 823 | 766 | 868 |
| Decennial Census | 671 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 835 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 26.3
Male Median Age: 25.9
Female Median Age: 26.4
| 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 | 46 | 45 | 47 | 44 | 34 | 37 | 32 | 23 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 30 | 22 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Female | 36 | 40 | 43 | 36 | 25 | 47 | 34 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Total | 82 | 85 | 90 | 80 | 59 | 84 | 66 | 37 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 48 | 36 | 23 | 22 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| White: | 18 | 2.16% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.12% |
| Hispanic:* | 5 | 0.60% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.36% |
| American Indian: | 807 | 96.76% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 834 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 449 | 53.77% | 25.9 years |
| Females: | 386 | 46.23% | 26.4 years |
| Total: | 835 | 100% | 26.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 868 | 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: | 868 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 868 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $53,750, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $17,500 (48.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,000. Family households earn a median of $54,375 versus $16,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $38,125). By gender, male median income is $183,543 and female is $46,250, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $137,293 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 59.9%, which is falls short of the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 22.5%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (66.6%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $36,250 | $30,313 | $32,344 | $33,594 | $33,661 | $34,653 | $37,708 | $41,875 | $45,750 | $48,000 | $49,792 | $53,125 | $51,875 | $53,750 |
| Median Family Income | $38,393 | $31,875 | $32,083 | $34,250 | $33,750 | $36,071 | $39,688 | $41,429 | $46,250 | $47,813 | $49,375 | $52,981 | $56,250 | $54,375 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $2,499 | $10,179 | $12,500 | $12,083 | $12,813 | $12,708 | $11,875 | $0 | $14,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,750 | $16,250 |
| Median Male Income | $41,250 | $32,500 | $31,875 | $32,188 | $38,750 | $38,750 | $40,000 | $41,667 | $41,964 | $41,389 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $183,543 |
| Median Female Income | $30,625 | $31,250 | $31,875 | $26,250 | $37,188 | $40,000 | $37,188 | $45,417 | $46,667 | $0 | $36,250 | $44,167 | $46,250 | $46,250 |
| Employed: | 296 | 46.39% |
| Unemployed: | 86 | 13.48% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 256 | 40.13% |
| Total: | 638 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 27 | 9.12% |
| Service: | 23 | 7.77% |
| Sales and Office: | 39 | 13.18% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 197 | 66.55% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 10 | 3.38% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 296 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $100,000, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $10,000 (11.11%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $775 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $950. Of occupied housing, owners make up 98.61% (9.15% with a mortgage, 90.85% free-and-clear) and renters 1.39% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 15.79%, which is much 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 | $90,000 | $83,000 | $83,200 | $81,900 | $51,700 | $61,800 | $88,600 | $75,000 | $97,500 | $111,100 | $107,100 | $100,000 | $105,300 | $100,000 |
| 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 | $775 | $675 | $694 | $769 | $792 | $900 | $900 | $983 | $950 | $883 | $850 | $950 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 13 | 9.03% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 129 | 89.58% |
| Renter Occupied: | 2 | 1.39% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 144 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 144 | 84.21% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 27 | 15.79% |
| Total Housing Units: | 171 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 168 | 98.25% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 3 | 1.75% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 171 | 100% |
In 2024, 2.30% 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 84.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 12.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 27.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 63.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 36.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), down 10.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.20 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 (62.84%). College enrollment is 0.00%, 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: | 29 | 5.66% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 51 | 9.96% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 370 | 72.27% |
| Some college, no degree: | 48 | 9.38% |
| Associate's degree: | 2 | 0.39% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 12 | 2.34% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 512 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 432 | 84.38% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 12 | 2.34% |
| Private Insurance: | 236 | 26.40% |
| Public Insurance: | 553 | 61.86% |
| No Insurance: | 105 | 11.74% |
| Total: | 894 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 789 | 88.26% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 46.5% | 54.1% | 53.5% | 51.0% | 49.7% | 48.2% | 41.2% | 41.9% | 37.2% | 34.7% | 34.0% | 40.8% | 36.0% | 36.0% |
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: | 6 | 2.75% |
| Kindergarten: | 7 | 3.21% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 137 | 62.84% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 68 | 31.19% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 218 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 13 | 5.96% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 212 | 97.25% |
ZIP Code 99769 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: | 164Source: 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 99769 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 99769. It covers 5.872 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: | 5.872 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: | 0267460Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Savoonga city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99769 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 February 1, 2026.