| City: | Venetie, Alaska |
| Borough: | Yukon Koyukuk Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 11:24:11 PM |
| Population: | 206 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 67.0082, -146.3780 |
| Land Area: | 2372.478 sq mi |
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Venetie sits in the vast Interior of Alaska, 45 air miles north of Fort Yukon. This Gwich'in Athabascan village serves a population of 206 residents across 2,252 square miles of boreal forest and tundra. Of the 206 people who live here, 192 (93%) are Native American, making Venetie one of Alaska's predominantly Indigenous communities.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. No street delivery exists across the entire 2,252 square mile territory. The post office maintains 74 PO Boxes for 83 households, meaning 89% of families rely entirely on boxes for mail access. Rural carrier routes serve scattered homes along Chandalar Drive, Main Street, and Airport Road, but PO Boxes remain the primary method for receiving packages, government documents, and prescriptions.
Venetie's isolation defines daily life. There are no registered business establishments in this ZIP code. Half the workforce (50 of 101 workers) holds public administration jobs, mostly with the tribal government. Another 28 work in other services. Median household income stands at $60,750, but subsistence hunting and fishing supplement cash income in ways Census data doesn't capture.
The village is accessible only by air or seasonal ice roads. With a median age of 31 years and no group quarters population, Venetie consists entirely of family households. Sixty homes are owner-occupied, 23 are rentals. Housing stock is old: 60 units predate 1939, built during or before the village's establishment. This isn't a retirement community or vacation destination. It's a working Gwich'in village where families have lived for generations.
All mail must be addressed to PO Boxes. The format is:
Recipient Name
PO Box [number]
Venetie, AK 99781Street addresses (Chandalar Drive, Main Street, Airport Road) may appear in ZIP+4 records but serve as location identifiers, not delivery addresses.
Just three street names across 2,252 square miles indicate minimal addressing infrastructure typical of remote Alaska villages.
ZIP Code 99781 has 206 residents and 83 households (average 2.48 persons per household). The median age is 31.0 years, younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.4% male and 46.6% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (93.2%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (5.8%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5%, 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: | 206Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 102Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $60,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 83Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.48Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 5.76Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 138 | 160 | 168 | 171 | 177 | 171 | 164 | 141 | 125 | 126 | 109 | 109 | 102 |
| Decennial Census | 167 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 206 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 31
Male Median Age: 35
Female Median Age: 26.7
| 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 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 7 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 20 | 23 | 9 | 17 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 23 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| White: | 12 | 5.85% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.49% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 192 | 93.66% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 205 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 110 | 53.40% | 35.0 years |
| Females: | 96 | 46.60% | 26.7 years |
| Total: | 206 | 100% | 31.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 102 | 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: | 102 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 102 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $60,750, which is far less than the state median ($89,336), is up $51,423 (551.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $60,750. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $10,938 for nonfamily households (a difference of $10,938). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($60,325), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 73.0%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is far lower than the state rate (5.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (50.8%).
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 | $9,327 | $17,000 | $11,250 | $28,333 | $27,500 | $27,813 | $26,250 | $32,500 | $0 | $50,938 | $45,625 | $58,281 | $60,750 |
| Median Family Income | $60,208 | $31,750 | $27,500 | $29,063 | $25,000 | $24,583 | $26,250 | $27,083 | $51,875 | $55,833 | $54,167 | $59,688 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $7,692 | $7,656 | $6,250 | $8,472 | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,958 | $8,125 | $0 | $10,833 | $10,938 |
| Median Male Income | $2,499 | $28,125 | $29,375 | $38,333 | $37,500 | $35,625 | $40,313 | $36,875 | $46,250 | $47,000 | $49,000 | $57,500 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $30,625 | $0 | $18,750 | $21,250 | $30,625 | $24,375 | $28,750 | $35,000 | $33,333 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 65 | 73.03% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 24 | 26.97% |
| Total: | 89 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 33 | 50.77% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 32 | 49.23% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 65 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($333,300), is down $129,200 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,388), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $488. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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 | $129,200 | $115,600 | $81,700 | $46,000 | $40,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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: | 24 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 24 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $513 | $475 | $513 | $558 | $488 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 24 | 50.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 24 | 50.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 48 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 48 | 80.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 12 | 20.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 60 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 60 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 60 | 100% |
In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 57.70%, which is markedly below the state rate (93.50%). The uninsured rate is 30.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 23.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 63.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 19.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 33.30 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 (100.00%). 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: | 4 | 7.69% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 18 | 34.62% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 19 | 36.54% |
| Some college, no degree: | 11 | 21.15% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 52 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 30 | 57.69% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 24 | 20.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 65 | 54.17% |
| No Insurance: | 31 | 25.83% |
| Total: | 120 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 89 | 74.17% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 19.0% | 22.2% | 42.9% | 37.8% | 41.7% | 42.5% | 42.4% | 42.4% | 33.3% | 28.6% | 29.2% | 20.7% | 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 9 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 9 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 9 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 99781 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: | 78Source: 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 99781 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 99781. It covers 2372.478 sq mi of land and a water area of 55.358 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: | 2372.478 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 55.358 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: | 0282420Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Venetie CDP; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99781 is in the Yukon Flats 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.