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Kobuk, AK
City in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99751.
Population
101
Land area
15.3sq mi
People per sq mi
7
ZIP codes
1
Kobuk and its ZIP codes
Kobuk at a glance
- Kobuk is about 5.1 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
Local data for Kobuk, AK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northwest Arctic Borough. PPP loans are for Kobuk.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Kobuk, 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 Kobuk, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
30.1%
U.S. 12.8% +17.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.0%
U.S. 11.1% +5.9 pts
ZIP codes in Kobuk
1 in or overlapping Kobuk. Population shown
Cities near Kobuk
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ShungnakCity | 8.1 mi | 8 |
| AmblerCity | 29 mi | 10.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kobuk, AK in?
- Kobuk is in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Kobuk, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kobuk include 99751.
- What is the population of Kobuk, AK?
- About 101 people live in Kobuk, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kobuk?
- Nearby places include Shungnak (8.1 mi), Ambler (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023