ZIP code 99740
Where is ZIP code 99740?
Fort Yukon, Alaska
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 99740 belongs to Fort Yukon, Alaska in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. 99740 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Fort Yukon post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Alaska Time zone and uses area code 907. About 656 people live in the 99740 area, where the median household income is $42,022. The closest ZIP codes are 99781 (Venetie, 42.6 mi northwest), 99724 (Beaver, 45.8 mi west) and 99788 (Chalkyitsik, 56.8 mi east).
| ZIP code | 99740 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fort Yukon |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area |
| Time zone | Alaska Time · now |
| Area code | 907 |
| Coordinates | 66.4425, -145.7553 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 997 |
Population and income in 99740
| Population | 656 · higher than 59% of Alaska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 0 · lower than 91% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 35.3 years · lower than 52% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $42,022 · lower than 88% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,178 |
| Below the poverty line | 16% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 8.5% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $168,200 · lower than 52% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $810 a month |
| Housing units | 453 |
| Households | 335 (1.89 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 79% / 22% |
| Land area | 8050.54 sq mi (plus 178.07 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99740. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 99740
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99781 | Venetie, AK | 42.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 99724 | Beaver, AK | 45.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 99788 | Chalkyitsik, AK | 56.8 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99733 | Circle, AK | 85.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99730 | Central, AK | 91.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99774 | Stevens Village, AK | 97.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 99716 | Two Rivers, AK | 113.1 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99712 | Fairbanks, AK | 117 mi SW | Standard |
| 99722 | Arctic Village, AK | 118.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 99708 | Fairbanks, AK | 119.3 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 99714 | Salcha, AK | 121.1 mi S | Standard |
| 99702 | Eielson AFB, AK | 123 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 99740 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 99740
PO BOX 123
FORT YUKON AK 99740
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Ft Yukon: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (99740-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 99740?
- 99740 is a Fort Yukon, Alaska ZIP code.
- What county is 99740 in?
- ZIP code 99740 is in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 99740 in?
- 99740 is in the Alaska Time zone (America/Anchorage).
- What area code is 99740?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 99740 use area code 907.
- What is the population of ZIP code 99740?
- About 656 people live in ZIP code 99740, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 99740?
- The median household income in 99740 is $42,022 a year, lower than 88% of Alaska ZIP codes.
- Can I use 99740 for a street address?
- No. 99740 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Fort Yukon use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 99740?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 99740 are 99781 (Venetie, 42.6 miles), 99724 (Beaver, 45.8 miles), 99788 (Chalkyitsik, 56.8 miles) and 99733 (Circle, 85.8 miles).