ZIP Code 99761 — Noatak CDP, AK Demographics & Data

ZIP code 99761 covers Noatak, AK in Northwest Arctic Borough with a population of about 700.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 23.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area code 907; U.S. House district AK-00.

Median household income in ZIP 99761 is about $77,500 — about 3% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 9.2%; unemployment rate near 30.6%; 4.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 28.9 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Mining, Education, and Public administration; about 12.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 2.7 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 133.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $156,300 — about 55% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $600 (about 48% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 81.2% (about 15.8 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 99761 in Noatak, AK, a household would need roughly $43,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,004. That sits below the local median household income ($77,500), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate normals for Noatak CDP, AK show little to no average snow and around 9.7 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 28 for ZIP 99761 (Noatak CDP, AK) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.