Northwest Arctic County GIS Maps
Northwest Arctic County, Alaska, has 7,793 residents and covers 35,648.5 square miles. The population grew 3.6% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Northwest Arctic County is 02188.
Kotzebue is the county's largest population center. Northwest Arctic County also includes 11 zip codes, 1 public school district and 4 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Northwest Arctic County Trends
- Population
- 7,793▴
- Median Home Value
- $162,500▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,945▾
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Northwest Arctic County Maps
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Northwest Arctic County Population
Northwest Arctic County had 7,793 residents in 2020. That was 3.6% higher than in 2010. Northwest Arctic County added 585 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 0 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Kotzebue, Selawik and Noorvik.
Population Trend in Northwest Arctic County AK
Northwest Arctic County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Northwest Arctic County Zip Codes
Northwest Arctic County has 11 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Kotzebue (99752), Selawik (99770) and Noorvik (99763). Kotzebue is the largest zip by population, with about 3,276 residents or 42% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 61% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Northwest Arctic County AK
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99752 | Kotzebue | 3,276 | ▾ -7.8% |
| 99770 | Selawik | 810 | ▾ -3.7% |
| 99763 | Noorvik | 694 | ▴ 3.9% |
| 99761 | 99761 | 570 | ▴ 10.9% |
| 99727 | Buckland | 550 | ▴ 32.2% |
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Northwest Arctic County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Northwest Arctic County Demographics
Northwest Arctic County has a median age of 28.3, which makes the county a little younger than Alaska overall. About 37.6% of residents are under 18, while 8.4% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is Under 18 at about 37.6% of the population, which suggests the county has a notable share of children and family households. About 12.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.2%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Northwest Arctic County AK
Median Age
28.3
Under 18
37.6%
Age 65+
8.4%
Bachelor's+
12.4%
Northwest Arctic County School Districts
Northwest Arctic County is served by 1 public school district with 1,945 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Northwest Arctic County AK
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Arctic Borough School District | 1,945 | 100% | ▾ -3.2% |
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Northwest Arctic County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Northwest Arctic County Housing & Real Estate
Northwest Arctic County has a median home value of $162,500 and a median gross rent of $1,336. About 60% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Alaska median, while rents come in below the state average. In January 2026, the median listing price was $305,000 and homes spent about 156 days on the market.
Northwest Arctic County Housing Mix
Northwest Arctic County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Northwest Arctic County Housing Trends
Northwest Arctic County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Northwest Arctic County, AK
Northwest Arctic County has 199 business listings across 63 categories. The largest categories in Northwest Arctic County business listings are Structure And Geography (19, 9.5%), River (17, 8.5%), and Airport (15, 7.5%). The full Northwest Arctic County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Northwest Arctic County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Northwest Arctic County, AK
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure And Geography | 19 | 9.5% |
| River | 17 | 8.5% |
| Airport | 15 | 7.5% |
| Lake | 14 | 7.0% |
| Post Offices | 14 | 7.0% |
| Mountain | 14 | 7.0% |
| Public And Government Association | 7 | 3.5% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 6 | 3.0% |
| Schools | 6 | 3.0% |
| High School | 6 | 3.0% |
Northwest Arctic County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Air Cargo | Airline | Kotzebue |
| Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) | Airport | Kotzebue |
| Alaska Airlines - Ralph Wien Memorial Airport OTZ | Airport Terminal | Kotzebue |
| Nullagvik Restaurant | American Restaurants | Kotzebue |
| Kotzebue Air Force Station | Armed Forces Branch | |
| Sulianich Art Center | Art Gallery | Kotzebue |
| Hanmi Safe Cambodia | Atv Rentals And Tours | |
| NAPA Auto Parts | Automotive Parts And Accessories | Kotzebue |
| NAPA Auto Parts - KIC Logistics LLC | Auto Repair | Kotzebue |
| NAPA Auto Parts | Auto Parts And Supply Store | Kotzebue |
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Northwest Arctic County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Northwest Arctic County Basemaps
Northwest Arctic County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Northwest Arctic County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.