Shungnak
City in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska
Shungnak is a city in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, with 272 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 144 ft (44 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kobuk, 7.8 miles E.
- 272residents (2020 Census)
- 144 ftelevation · 44 m
- 8.0 sq miland area · 20.8 km²
- 34 / sq mipopulation density
- 99773ZIP code
About Shungnak
Shungnak (Inupiaq: Isiŋnaq or Nuurviuraq) is a city in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Shungnak had a population of 272.
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- Median household income
- $78,750
- Median age
- 23.2
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Shungnak had 272 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 272 |
|---|---|
| Density | 34 per sq mi (13 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shungnak at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Northwest Arctic Borough |
| Type | City |
| Population | 272 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.04 sq mi (20.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.95 sq mi (2.45 km²) |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Coordinates | 66.8851° N, 157.1746° W |
| ZIP code | 99773 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0270100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shungnak
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Frequently asked questions about Shungnak
What county is Shungnak in?
Shungnak is in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of Shungnak, AK?
272 people lived in Shungnak at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shungnak, AK?
The ZIP code of Shungnak is 99773.
What is the elevation of Shungnak?
144 feet (44 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shungnak?
Kobuk (7.8 mi), Ambler (24.0 mi).
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