Kaktovik
City in North Slope Borough, Alaska

Kaktovik is a city in North Slope Borough, Alaska, with 283 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 36 ft (11 m) above sea level.
- 283residents (2020 Census)
- 36 ftelevation · 11 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.0 km²
- 366 / sq mipopulation density
- 99747ZIP code
About Kaktovik
Kaktovik (; Inupiaq: Qaaktuġvik, IPA: [qaːktoʁvik]) is a city in North Slope Borough, Alaska, United States. The population was 283 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Kaktovik
- Median household income
- $93,750
- Median home value
- $97,100
- Median age
- 32.7
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Kaktovik had 283 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 283 |
|---|---|
| Density | 366 per sq mi (141 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kaktovik at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | North Slope Borough |
| Type | City |
| Population | 283 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.77 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km²) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 70.1202° N, 143.6201° W |
| ZIP code | 99747 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0236990 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Frequently asked questions about Kaktovik
What county is Kaktovik in?
Kaktovik is in North Slope Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Kaktovik, AK?
283 people lived in Kaktovik at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kaktovik, AK?
The ZIP code of Kaktovik is 99747.
What is the elevation of Kaktovik?
36 feet (11 m) above sea level.
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