Buckland
City in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska

Buckland is a city in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, with 550 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level.
- 550residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.9 km²
- 770 / sq mipopulation density
- 99727ZIP code
About Buckland
Buckland (Inupiaq: Nunatchiaq) is a city in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Buckland had a population of 550. It takes its English name from the Buckland River, which in turn takes its name from Oxford University professor William Buckland.
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Living in Buckland
- Median household income
- $58,990
- Median home value
- $86,700
- Median rent
- $1,075/mo
- Median age
- 23.6
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Buckland had 550 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 550 |
|---|---|
| Density | 770 per sq mi (297 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Buckland at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Northwest Arctic Borough |
| Type | City |
| Population | 550 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.71 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.29 sq mi (0.74 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 65.9771° N, 161.1396° W |
| ZIP code | 99727 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0209600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions about Buckland
What county is Buckland in?
Buckland is in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Buckland, AK?
550 people lived in Buckland at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Buckland, AK?
The ZIP code of Buckland is 99727.
What is the elevation of Buckland?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
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