ZIP Code 99747 — Kaktovik city, AK Demographics & Data

ZIP code 99747 covers Kaktovik, AK in North Slope Borough with a population of about 153.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 32.4 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 99747 is about $88,750 — about 18% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 18.1%; unemployment rate near 17.1%.

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Construction, Public administration, and Transportation; a mean commute of about 56.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $102,100 — about 71% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 85.1% (about 19.7 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 99747 in Kaktovik, AK, a household would need roughly $28,000 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 $656. That sits below the local median household income ($88,750), 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 6 for ZIP 99747 (Kaktovik 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.