99770 ZIP Code – Selawik, Alaska
ZIP code 99770 is a small ZIP code located in Selawik, Alaska, within Northwest Arctic Borough with a population of approximately 557 residents. At $52,917, the median household income here runs below the Alaska average and below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $61,000, well below the national average, with 65.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $475, which is well below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 88% single-family (decreasing), 12% apartments (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 34.7%, which is well above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 44.1% is well above the U.S. average. About 4.0% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. Neighboring ZIP codes include 99749, 99763, 99727.
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ZIP 99770 vs. Alaska vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 99770 | AK Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 557 | 3,059 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $52k | $64k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $61k | $187k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $475 | $1,067 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 19.4 | 37.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 34.7% | 12.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 44.1% | 18.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 4.0% | 17.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 99749 – Kiana
- 99763 – Noorvik
- 99727 – Buckland
- 99752 – Kotzebue
- 99786 – Ambler
- 99773 – Shungnak
- 99736 – Deering
- 99751 – Kobuk
- 99761 – Noatak
- 99753 – Koyuk
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99749 | KIANA | 424 | $62,500 |
| 99763 | NOORVIK | 654 | $56,563 |
| 99727 | BUCKLAND | 644 | $53,819 |
| 99752 | KOTZEBUE | 3,255 | $101,071 |
| 99786 | AMBLER | 277 | $37,857 |