99736 ZIP Code – Deering, Alaska
Located in Deering, Alaska, ZIP code 99736 is a very small ZIP code within Northwest Arctic Borough with a population of approximately 189 residents. The median household income is $49,375 — below the Alaska average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $108,800, well below the national average, with 81.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 93% single-family (decreasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 20.5%, well above the national average. An estimated 18.5% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The median age is 28.1, below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 99727, 99763, 99739.
ZIP Code 99736 Data
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ZIP 99736 vs. Alaska vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 99736 | AK Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 189 | 3,059 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $49k | $64k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $108k | $187k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $1,067 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 28.1 | 37.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 20.5% | 12.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.5% | 18.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.6% | 17.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 99727 – Buckland
- 99763 – Noorvik
- 99739 – Elim
- 99752 – Kotzebue
- 99770 – Selawik
- 99772 – Shishmaref
- 99749 – Kiana
- 99753 – Koyuk
- 99784 – White Mountain
- 99762 – Nome
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99727 | BUCKLAND | 644 | $53,819 |
| 99763 | NOORVIK | 654 | $56,563 |
| 99739 | ELIM | 293 | $35,000 |
| 99752 | KOTZEBUE | 3,255 | $101,071 |
| 99770 | SELAWIK | 557 | $52,917 |