| City: | Tanana, Alaska |
| Borough: | Yukon Koyukuk Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:24:30 AM |
| Population: | 246 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 65.3337, -151.7995 |
| Land Area: | 8.414 sq mi |
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The post office serves as the community's primary mail infrastructure. With 76 PO Boxes for 115 households, the adoption rate is 66%. This isn't just preference. The ZIP is designated as a true PO Box Only zone, meaning no alternative delivery options exist for the surrounding area. One rural carrier route serves Front Street, the community's main thoroughyard along the riverfront.
Geographic isolation shapes daily life here. The nearest road-connected town requires either a boat trip down the Yukon or a flight to Fairbanks. Median household income is $54,167, roughly in line with rural Alaska's economy. The community has maintained 8 businesses and 4 establishments, supported by seasonal subsistence activities and service work.
The post office building itself appears in the ZIP+4 database as a named structure, underscoring its role as a central facility. Extended family households are common, with the population-to-household ratio showing typical patterns for Alaska Native villages. Only 1 housing unit is categorized as multi-family, with most residents living in single-family homes adapted to the subarctic environment.
Front Street runs along the Yukon River, serving as the community's main thoroughfare. The single street entry reflects the concentrated village layout typical of Alaska's river communities.
ZIP Code 99777 has 246 residents and 115 households (average 2.01 persons per household). The median age is 45.3 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.0% male and 48.0% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (78.9%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (16.7%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6%, 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: | 246Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 334Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 29.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $83,036Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 115Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $67,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.01Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.42Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 303 | 252 | 261 | 248 | 277 | 279 | 243 | 242 | 214 | 173 | 190 | 214 | 309 | 334 |
| Decennial Census | 246 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 246 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45.3
Male Median Age: 43.3
Female Median Age: 49.3
| 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 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| Female | 4 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| Total | 4 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 12 | 13 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 7 |
| White: | 41 | 16.94% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 4 | 1.65% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.41% |
| American Indian: | 194 | 80.17% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.83% |
| Total: | 242 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 128 | 52.03% | 43.3 years |
| Females: | 118 | 47.97% | 49.3 years |
| Total: | 246 | 100% | 45.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 334 | 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: | 334 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 334 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $83,036, which is modestly greater than the national median ($80,734), is up $35,893 (76.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $42,723. Family households earn a median of $89,750 versus $56,827 for nonfamily households (a difference of $32,923). By gender, male median income is $37,130 and female is $51,094, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $13,964 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 63.6%, which is roughly equal to the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.6%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (28.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $47,143 | $45,179 | $45,000 | $45,938 | $45,625 | $45,313 | $47,778 | $40,000 | $40,313 | $37,188 | $47,500 | $52,031 | $54,167 | $83,036 |
| Median Family Income | $67,917 | $70,833 | $46,786 | $48,542 | $53,571 | $52,750 | $53,750 | $55,938 | $56,875 | $75,000 | $87,083 | $91,875 | $96,125 | $89,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $17,813 | $18,438 | $19,500 | $35,313 | $27,917 | $25,750 | $18,125 | $21,875 | $16,250 | $15,625 | $25,893 | $28,977 | $31,719 | $56,827 |
| Median Male Income | $46,042 | $60,000 | $56,250 | $42,083 | $38,750 | $53,750 | $42,083 | $57,917 | $78,333 | $51,875 | $56,250 | $50,694 | $53,750 | $37,130 |
| Median Female Income | $41,250 | $31,875 | $45,313 | $32,188 | $31,875 | $37,500 | $31,875 | $38,750 | $55,417 | $63,750 | $66,250 | $49,375 | $51,250 | $51,094 |
| Employed: | 177 | 63.21% |
| Unemployed: | 1 | 0.36% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 102 | 36.43% |
| Total: | 280 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 51 | 28.81% |
| Service: | 47 | 26.55% |
| Sales and Office: | 40 | 22.60% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 38 | 21.47% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1 | 0.56% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 177 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $67,100, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $1,000 (1.47%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,900. The median gross rent is $780, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $170 (27.87%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $167. Of occupied housing, owners make up 49.40% (9.64% with a mortgage, 90.36% free-and-clear) and renters 50.60% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 26.64%, which is considerably 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 | $68,100 | $109,400 | $103,100 | $59,000 | $60,000 | $52,500 | $52,500 | $56,400 | $53,200 | $55,000 | $57,500 | $66,000 | $63,800 | $67,100 |
| Less than $500: | 5 | 5.88% |
| $500 to $999: | 25 | 29.41% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3 | 3.53% |
| $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: | 52 | 61.18% |
| Total: | 85 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $610 | $469 | $465 | $295 | $625 | $488 | $481 | $600 | $613 | $675 | $738 | $886 | $747 | $780 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 8 | 4.76% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 75 | 44.64% |
| Renter Occupied: | 85 | 50.60% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 168 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 168 | 73.36% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 61 | 26.64% |
| Total Housing Units: | 229 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 209 | 91.27% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 17 | 7.42% |
| Other Units: | 3 | 1.31% |
| Total Housing Units: | 229 | 100% |
In 2024, 19.30% 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 93.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 35.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 39.40%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 11.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 1.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.40 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 (58.62%). College enrollment is 17.24%, 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: | 13 | 6.28% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 68 | 32.85% |
| Some college, no degree: | 63 | 30.43% |
| Associate's degree: | 23 | 11.11% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 35 | 16.91% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5 | 2.42% |
| Total: | 207 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 194 | 93.72% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 40 | 19.32% |
| Private Insurance: | 128 | 34.59% |
| Public Insurance: | 126 | 34.05% |
| No Insurance: | 116 | 31.35% |
| Total: | 370 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 254 | 68.65% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 5.6% | 8.0% | 9.1% | 8.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.9% | 8.2% | 5.3% | 17.1% | 18.8% | 6.8% | 11.3% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 34 | 58.62% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 14 | 24.14% |
| College or graduate school: | 10 | 17.24% |
| Total: | 58 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 48 | 82.76% |
ZIP Code 99777 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 8 people with an annual payroll of $626,000.
| # 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: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $136,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $626,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 8Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99777 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 99777. It covers 8.414 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.034 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: | 8.414 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.034 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: | 0275160Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Tanana city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99777 is in the Tanana City School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 1 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.