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Ambler, AK
City in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99786.
Population
182
Land area
10.3sq mi
People per sq mi
18
ZIP codes
1
Ambler and its ZIP codes
Ambler at a glance
- Ambler is about 14 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
Local data for Ambler, AK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northwest Arctic Borough. PPP loans are for Ambler.
Unemployment rate
8.8%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$95,291
3,010 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,888
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$239M
FY 2026, $30,691 per person
PPP loans
$9,675
2 loans, 2 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Ambler, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
70
Countywide, mostly blizzard
Flood insurance policies
22
1.5% of homes, county
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ambler, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
33.3%
U.S. 12.8% +20.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.0%
U.S. 11.1% +4.9 pts
ZIP codes in Ambler
1 in or overlapping Ambler. Population shown
Cities near Ambler
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ShungnakCity | 25 mi | 8 |
| KobukCity | 29 mi | 15.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ambler, AK in?
- Ambler is in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Ambler, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ambler include 99786.
- What is the population of Ambler, AK?
- About 182 people live in Ambler, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ambler?
- Nearby places include Shungnak (25 mi), Kobuk (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023