ZIP code 99786
Where is ZIP code 99786?
Ambler, Alaska
Northwest Arctic Borough · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 99786 belongs to Ambler, Alaska in Northwest Arctic Borough. 99786 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Ambler post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Alaska Time zone and uses area code 907. About 182 people live in the 99786 area, where the median household income is $40,556. The closest ZIP codes are 99751 (Kobuk, 49.3 mi southeast), 99773 (Shungnak, 65.5 mi south) and 99749 (Kiana, 90.6 mi west).
| ZIP code | 99786 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ambler |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Northwest Arctic Borough |
| Time zone | Alaska Time · now |
| Area code | 907 |
| Coordinates | 67.6806, -156.8758 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 997 |
Population and income in 99786
| Population | 182 · lower than 69% of Alaska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 18 · higher than 64% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 33.3 years · lower than 59% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $40,556 · lower than 90% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $14,303 |
| Below the poverty line | 24% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 3.5% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $96,900 · lower than 77% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 106 |
| Households | 74 (2.46 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 85% / 15% |
| Land area | 10.33 sq mi (plus 1.52 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99786. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 99786
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99751 | Kobuk, AK | 49.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99773 | Shungnak, AK | 65.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99749 | Kiana, AK | 90.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 99763 | Noorvik, AK | 97.3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 99770 | Selawik, AK | 126.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 99745 | Hughes, AK | 133.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99741 | Galena, AK | 135.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99720 | Allakaket, AK | 136.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99721 | Anaktuvuk Pass, AK | 138.2 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99746 | Huslia, AK | 138.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99752 | Kotzebue, AK | 146.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 99761 | Noatak, AK | 157.6 mi W | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 99786 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 99786
PO BOX 123
AMBLER AK 99786
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (99786-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 99786?
- 99786 is a Ambler, Alaska ZIP code.
- What county is 99786 in?
- ZIP code 99786 is in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 99786 in?
- 99786 is in the Alaska Time zone (America/Anchorage).
- What area code is 99786?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 99786 use area code 907.
- What is the population of ZIP code 99786?
- About 182 people live in ZIP code 99786, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 99786?
- The median household income in 99786 is $40,556 a year, lower than 90% of Alaska ZIP codes.
- Can I use 99786 for a street address?
- No. 99786 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Ambler use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 99786?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 99786 are 99751 (Kobuk, 49.3 miles), 99773 (Shungnak, 65.5 miles), 99749 (Kiana, 90.6 miles) and 99763 (Noorvik, 97.3 miles).