Noatak
Census-designated place in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska

Noatak is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, with 570 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,937 ft (1,200 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Red Dog Mine, 30.2 miles N.
- 570residents (2020 Census)
- 3,937 ftelevation · 1,200 m
- 16.0 sq miland area · 41.4 km²
- 36 / sq mipopulation density
- 99761ZIP code
About Noatak
Noatak (Inupiaq: Nuataaq) is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Northwest Arctic Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. The population was 570 at the 2020 census, up from 514 in 2010. It is served by Noatak Airport.
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Living in Noatak
- Median household income
- $83,750
- Median home value
- $168,800
- Median rent
- $1,063/mo
- Median age
- 24.9
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Noatak had 570 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 570 |
|---|---|
| Density | 36 per sq mi (14 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Noatak at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Northwest Arctic Borough |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 570 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.00 sq mi (41.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.85 sq mi (2.20 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,937 ft (1,200 m) |
| Coordinates | 67.6138° N, 163.0396° W |
| ZIP code | 99761 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0254700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Noatak
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Frequently asked questions about Noatak
What county is Noatak in?
Noatak is in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Noatak, AK?
570 people lived in Noatak at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Noatak, AK?
The ZIP code of Noatak is 99761.
What is the elevation of Noatak?
3,937 feet (1,200 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Noatak?
Red Dog Mine (30.2 mi).
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