99786 ZIP Code – Ambler, Alaska
ZIP code 99786 is a very small ZIP code located in Ambler, Alaska, within Northwest Arctic Borough with a population of approximately 277 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $37,857, which is well below the Alaska average and well below the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $86,700, well below the national average, with 85.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). Housing consists of 100% single-family (stable).
At 29.3%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate is 31.3%, well above the national average. About 5.6% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. At 33.8, the median age is below the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 99773, 99751, 99770.
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ZIP 99786 vs. Alaska vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 99786 | AK Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 277 | 3,059 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $37k | $64k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $86k | $187k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $1,067 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 33.8 | 37.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 29.3% | 12.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 31.3% | 18.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 5.6% | 17.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 99773 – Shungnak
- 99751 – Kobuk
- 99770 – Selawik
- 99749 – Kiana
- 99763 – Noorvik
- 99746 – Huslia
- 99752 – Kotzebue
- 99727 – Buckland
- 99745 – Hughes
- 99761 – Noatak
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99773 | SHUNGNAK | 244 | $68,750 |
| 99751 | KOBUK | 133 | $36,250 |
| 99770 | SELAWIK | 557 | $52,917 |
| 99749 | KIANA | 424 | $62,500 |
| 99763 | NOORVIK | 654 | $56,563 |