ZIP code 99736
Where is ZIP code 99736?
Deering, Alaska
Northwest Arctic Borough · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 99736 belongs to Deering, Alaska in Northwest Arctic Borough. 99736 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Deering post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Alaska Time zone and uses area code 907. About 227 people live in the 99736 area, where the median household income is $58,333. The closest ZIP codes are 99752 (Kotzebue, 61.9 mi northeast), 99727 (Buckland, 73.6 mi east) and 99772 (Shishmaref, 74.6 mi west).
| ZIP code | 99736 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Deering |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Northwest Arctic Borough |
| Time zone | Alaska Time · now |
| Area code | 907 |
| Coordinates | 66.0152, -163.1006 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 997 |
Population and income in 99736
| Population | 227 · lower than 65% of Alaska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 45 · higher than 72% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 29.2 years · lower than 71% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $58,333 · lower than 65% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $24,837 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $110,900 · lower than 69% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $675 a month |
| Housing units | 73 |
| Households | 58 (3.91 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 81% / 19% |
| Land area | 5.01 sq mi (plus 0.08 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99736. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 99736
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99752 | Kotzebue, AK | 61.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99727 | Buckland, AK | 73.6 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99772 | Shishmaref, AK | 74.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 99784 | White Mountain, AK | 80.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99762 | Nome, AK | 82.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 99770 | Selawik, AK | 90.4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99761 | Noatak, AK | 91.2 mi N | PO Box only |
| 99753 | Koyuk, AK | 93.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99739 | Elim, AK | 96.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99763 | Noorvik, AK | 107.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99750 | Kivalina, AK | 113.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 99778 | Teller, AK | 115.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 99736 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 99736
PO BOX 123
DEERING AK 99736
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (99736-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 99736?
- 99736 is a Deering, Alaska ZIP code.
- What county is 99736 in?
- ZIP code 99736 is in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 99736 in?
- 99736 is in the Alaska Time zone (America/Nome).
- What area code is 99736?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 99736 use area code 907.
- What is the population of ZIP code 99736?
- About 227 people live in ZIP code 99736, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 99736?
- The median household income in 99736 is $58,333 a year, lower than 65% of Alaska ZIP codes.
- Can I use 99736 for a street address?
- No. 99736 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Deering use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 99736?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 99736 are 99752 (Kotzebue, 61.9 miles), 99727 (Buckland, 73.6 miles), 99772 (Shishmaref, 74.6 miles) and 99784 (White Mountain, 80.3 miles).