Ambler
City in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
Ambler is a city in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, with 274 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 79 ft (24 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shungnak, 24.0 miles SE.
- 274residents (2020 Census)
- 79 ftelevation · 24 m
- 10.3 sq miland area · 26.8 km²
- 27 / sq mipopulation density
- 99786ZIP code
About Ambler
Ambler (Inupiaq: Ivisaappaat, IPA: [ivisaːpːaːt]) is a city in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Ambler had a population of 274. The city is located in the large Iñupiaq language speaking region of Alaska, and the local dialect is known as the Ambler dialect (related to the Shugnak dialect). As of 1999, over 91% of the community speaks and understands the language (Kraus, 1999), with many young children actively learning the language in school. It has important relationships with the "hub" city of Kotzebue, Alaska and has important relationships with Maniilaq Health Association.
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Living in Ambler
- Median household income
- $40,556
- Median home value
- $96,900
- Median age
- 33.3
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Ambler had 274 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 274 |
|---|---|
| Density | 27 per sq mi (10 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Ambler at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Northwest Arctic Borough |
| Type | City |
| Population | 274 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.33 sq mi (26.8 km²) |
| Water area | 1.52 sq mi (3.93 km²) |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 67.0808° N, 157.9065° W |
| ZIP code | 99786 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0201970 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Ambler
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Frequently asked questions about Ambler
What county is Ambler in?
Ambler is in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Ambler, AK?
274 people lived in Ambler at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Ambler, AK?
The ZIP code of Ambler is 99786.
What is the elevation of Ambler?
79 feet (24 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Ambler?
Shungnak (24.0 mi), Kobuk (29.2 mi).
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