| City: | Selawik, Alaska |
| Borough: | Northwest Arctic Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 11:23:58 PM |
| Population: | 810 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 66.2980, -159.9410 |
| Land Area: | 10.597 sq mi |
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Selawik is an Iñupiat community in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska. Of the 810 residents, 786 (97%) are Alaska Native or American Indian. The village sits in a vast territory covering 1,012 square miles of tundra and wetlands in the western Brooks Range foothills.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. The post office maintains only 9 PO Boxes for 200 households, but rural carrier routes serve homes directly in the village. General Delivery is available for those without boxes. The sparse ZIP+4 database lists just two street names: Middle Island Avenue and Selawik Road.
With 4.05 people per household, Selawik has extended family living patterns common in Alaska Native communities. The median age is 23.9 years, making this a young population. Only 4% of adults have bachelor's degrees or higher.
Transportation and warehousing employ 44% of workers, the highest sector. Public administration accounts for 29% of jobs, often tribal government positions. Median household income is $50,833. Homes have a median value of $72,500. Most residents (61%) own their homes rather than rent.
Selawik is accessible only by air or water. There are no roads connecting to other communities. The village depends on the post office for mail, packages, medications, and government documents. Mail arrives by air from regional hubs.
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Selawik, AK 99770Demographics Summary:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 810 |
| Alaska Native/American Indian | 786 (97%) |
| Median Age | 23.9 years |
| Households | 200 |
| People per Household | 4.05 |
| Homeownership Rate | 61% |
| Territory Size | 1,012 square miles |
Only 2 streets appear in the ZIP+4 database, indicating minimal formal addressing across 1,012 square miles.
ZIP Code 99770 has 810 residents and 200 households (average 4.05 persons per household). The median age is 23.9 years, significantly younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.5% male and 46.5% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (97.0%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (2.0%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1%, 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: | 810Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 403Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 76.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $50,833Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 200Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $72,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.05Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.39Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 703 | 688 | 693 | 754 | 794 | 807 | 813 | 839 | 792 | 728 | 659 | 557 | 403 |
| Decennial Census | 841 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 810 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 23.9
Male Median Age: 23.8
Female Median Age: 24.1
| 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 | 46 | 54 | 49 | 47 | 24 | 22 | 41 | 29 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 26 | 15 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| Female | 44 | 47 | 44 | 32 | 27 | 20 | 31 | 21 | 16 | 25 | 11 | 19 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Total | 90 | 101 | 93 | 79 | 51 | 42 | 72 | 50 | 35 | 41 | 21 | 45 | 32 | 26 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 5 |
| White: | 16 | 1.99% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.12% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 786 | 97.76% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.12% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 804 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 433 | 53.46% | 23.8 years |
| Females: | 377 | 46.54% | 24.1 years |
| Total: | 810 | 100% | 23.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 403 | 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: | 403 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 403 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $50,833, which is considerably lower than the state median ($89,336), is up $13,958 (37.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,583. Family households earn a median of $50,833 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $50,833). By gender, male median income is $40,000 and female is $50,000, which is well under the state female median ($60,325), with a current gap of $10,000 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 51.8%, which is far less than the state rate (66.4%). The unemployment rate is 34.7%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.1%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $36,875 | $38,672 | $35,625 | $38,977 | $41,827 | $39,063 | $35,625 | $35,938 | $31,250 | $33,438 | $43,000 | $52,917 | $50,833 |
| Median Family Income | $38,603 | $39,083 | $34,712 | $39,091 | $40,469 | $36,528 | $35,288 | $36,375 | $32,344 | $37,875 | $43,750 | $54,583 | $50,833 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $7,031 | $13,750 | $14,167 | $14,375 | $0 | $13,750 | $10,625 | $6,875 | $0 | $6,250 | $4,063 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $41,607 | $42,500 | $43,750 | $32,500 | $40,000 | $34,375 | $33,542 | $27,500 | $15,417 | $23,333 | $0 | $27,188 | $40,000 |
| Median Female Income | $37,321 | $33,750 | $36,250 | $43,750 | $44,375 | $45,417 | $48,750 | $55,000 | $40,417 | $41,250 | $42,917 | $53,125 | $50,000 |
| Employed: | 77 | 33.77% |
| Unemployed: | 41 | 17.98% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 110 | 48.25% |
| Total: | 228 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 27 | 35.06% |
| Service: | 19 | 24.68% |
| Sales and Office: | 16 | 20.78% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 6 | 7.79% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 9 | 11.69% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 77 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $72,500, which is much lower than the state median ($333,300), is down $29,000 (28.57%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,100. The median gross rent is $488, which is far less than the state median ($1,388), is down $228 (31.84%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $300. Of occupied housing, owners make up 54.17% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 45.83% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 31.91%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $101,500 | $100,600 | $101,300 | $87,500 | $99,300 | $93,100 | $83,300 | $75,000 | $83,600 | $72,700 | $69,200 | $61,000 | $72,500 |
| Less than $500: | 18 | 40.91% |
| $500 to $999: | 10 | 22.73% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3 | 6.82% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 3 | 6.82% |
| $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: | 10 | 22.73% |
| Total: | 44 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $716 | $725 | $696 | $638 | $608 | $683 | $692 | $838 | $788 | $463 | $513 | $475 | $488 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 52 | 54.17% |
| Renter Occupied: | 44 | 45.83% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 96 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 96 | 68.09% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 45 | 31.91% |
| Total Housing Units: | 141 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 124 | 87.94% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 17 | 12.06% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 141 | 100% |
In 2023, 4.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 66.30%, which is markedly below the state rate (93.50%). The uninsured rate is 10.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 15.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 75.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 31.80%, which is markedly above the state rate (6.80%), up 2.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 17.00 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (61.27%). College enrollment is 0.70%, 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: | 5 | 2.86% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 54 | 30.86% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 63 | 36.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 44 | 25.14% |
| Associate's degree: | 2 | 1.14% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5 | 2.86% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2 | 1.14% |
| Total: | 175 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 116 | 66.29% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 7 | 4.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 63 | 15.33% |
| Public Insurance: | 304 | 73.97% |
| No Insurance: | 44 | 10.71% |
| Total: | 411 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 367 | 89.29% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 29.0% | 28.1% | 36.6% | 32.6% | 28.8% | 34.2% | 42.3% | 41.5% | 48.8% | 46.4% | 37.6% | 30.8% | 31.8% |
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: | 8 | 5.63% |
| Kindergarten: | 11 | 7.75% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 87 | 61.27% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 35 | 24.65% |
| College or graduate school: | 1 | 0.70% |
| Total: | 142 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 19 | 13.38% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 133 | 93.66% |
ZIP Code 99770 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 9 people with an annual payroll of $160,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 7Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $62,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $160,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 9Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99770 is located in Northwest Arctic 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 99770. It covers 10.597 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.042 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: | 10.597 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 3.042 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: | 0268230Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Selawik city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99770 is in the Northwest Arctic Borough 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 6 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 January 1, 2026.