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Selawik, AK
City in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99770.
Population
412
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
208
ZIP codes
1
Selawik and its ZIP codes
Selawik at a glance
- Selawik is about 162 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
Local data for Selawik, AK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northwest Arctic Borough. PPP loans are for Selawik.
Unemployment rate
9.1%
Sep 2026, -0.5 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
Selawik, 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 Selawik, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
34.9%
U.S. 12.8% +22.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.3%
U.S. 11.1% +5.2 pts
ZIP codes in Selawik
1 in or overlapping Selawik. Population shown
Cities near Selawik
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KianaCity | 29 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Selawik, AK in?
- Selawik is in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Selawik, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Selawik include 99770.
- What is the population of Selawik, AK?
- About 412 people live in Selawik, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Selawik?
- Nearby places include Kiana (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023