Kobuk
City in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
Kobuk is a city in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, with 191 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 148 ft (45 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shungnak, 7.8 miles W.
- 191residents (2020 Census)
- 148 ftelevation · 45 m
- 15.3 sq miland area · 39.7 km²
- 12 / sq mipopulation density
- 99751ZIP code
About Kobuk
Kobuk (Inupiaq: Laugviik) is a city in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Kobuk had a population of 191.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Kobuk weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Living in Kobuk
- Median household income
- $37,917
- Median age
- 22.8
Do you know Kobuk? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Kobuk special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Kobuk
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Kobuk Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Kobuk, AK population
Kobuk had 191 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 191 |
|---|---|
| Density | 12 per sq mi (5 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kobuk at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Northwest Arctic Borough |
| Type | City |
| Population | 191 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.33 sq mi (39.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.69 sq mi (1.80 km²) |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Coordinates | 66.9236° N, 156.9043° W |
| ZIP code | 99751 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0240840 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kobuk
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kobuk
What county is Kobuk in?
Kobuk is in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Kobuk, AK?
191 people lived in Kobuk at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kobuk, AK?
The ZIP code of Kobuk is 99751.
What is the elevation of Kobuk?
148 feet (45 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kobuk?
Shungnak (7.8 mi), Ambler (29.2 mi).
Last updated: