ZIP Code 99773 — Shungnak city, AK Demographics & Data

ZIP code 99773 covers Shungnak, AK in Northwest Arctic Borough with a population of about 211.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 23.4 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 99773 is about $76,667 — about even with the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 31.5%; unemployment rate near 29.0%.

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Public administration, Retail trade, and Mining; about 14.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (roughly in line with the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 40.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $85,000 — about 76% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 95.5% (about 30.0 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 99773 in Shungnak, AK, a household would need roughly $23,000 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 $546. That sits below the local median household income ($76,667), 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.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 8 for ZIP 99773 (Shungnak city, 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.