ZIP code 99773
Where is ZIP code 99773?
Shungnak, Alaska
Northwest Arctic Borough · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 99773 belongs to Shungnak, Alaska in Northwest Arctic Borough. 99773 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Shungnak post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Alaska Time zone and uses area code 907. About 147 people live in the 99773 area, where the median household income is $78,750. The closest ZIP codes are 99751 (Kobuk, 35.5 mi northeast), 99786 (Ambler, 65.5 mi north) and 99746 (Huslia, 74.6 mi south).
| ZIP code | 99773 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Shungnak |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Northwest Arctic Borough |
| Time zone | Alaska Time · now |
| Area code | 907 |
| Coordinates | 66.7333, -156.9792 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 997 |
Population and income in 99773
| Population | 147 · lower than 74% of Alaska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 18 · higher than 64% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 23.2 years · lower than 88% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $78,750 · higher than 64% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $21,482 |
| Below the poverty line | 25% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Housing units | 53 |
| Households | 35 (4.2 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 89% / 11% |
| Land area | 8.04 sq mi (plus 0.95 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99773. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 99773
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99751 | Kobuk, AK | 35.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99786 | Ambler, AK | 65.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 99746 | Huslia, AK | 74.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99763 | Noorvik, AK | 78.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 99770 | Selawik, AK | 86.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 99741 | Galena, AK | 88.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99745 | Hughes, AK | 89.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99749 | Kiana, AK | 106.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 99727 | Buckland, AK | 114.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 99720 | Allakaket, AK | 117.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99754 | Koyukuk, AK | 129.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99752 | Kotzebue, AK | 131 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 99773 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 99773
PO BOX 123
SHUNGNAK AK 99773
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (99773-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 99773?
- 99773 is a Shungnak, Alaska ZIP code.
- What county is 99773 in?
- ZIP code 99773 is in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 99773 in?
- 99773 is in the Alaska Time zone (America/Anchorage).
- What area code is 99773?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 99773 use area code 907.
- What is the population of ZIP code 99773?
- About 147 people live in ZIP code 99773, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 99773?
- The median household income in 99773 is $78,750 a year, higher than 64% of Alaska ZIP codes.
- Can I use 99773 for a street address?
- No. 99773 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Shungnak use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 99773?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 99773 are 99751 (Kobuk, 35.5 miles), 99786 (Ambler, 65.5 miles), 99746 (Huslia, 74.6 miles) and 99763 (Noorvik, 78.7 miles).