Kobuk, Alaska
Kobuk: City in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States
About
Kobuk is a city located in the county of Northwest Arctic Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Its population at the 2010 census was 151. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 153 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Kobuk
| Population | 153 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alaska (United States) |
| County | Northwest Arctic Borough |
| Different from | Q1570713 |
| Postal code | 99751 |
| Phone Area Codes | 99751 |
| Water as percent of area | 3.11% |
| Land as percent of area | 96.89% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 66.9072,-156.8811 |
| Altitude | 148 feet / 45 meters |
| Time Zone | Alaska Time Zone |
| Local time | 21:37:59 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 1.31% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | -3℉ Chance Light Snow 7-days weather |
Geography
Kobuk is located at 66°54'26"N 156°52'52"W (66.9072200, -156.8811100).
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Weather
-3°F
Chance Light Snow
0 to 5 mph N
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -3.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Kobuk increased by 1.31% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 151 | - | census |
| 2011 | 155 | 2.58% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 154 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 155 | 0.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 156 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 158 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 156 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 157 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 155 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 153 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 153 | 0% | estimation process |
Kobuk zip code is 99751.
County name: Northwest Arctic, County
fips: 02188
Kochuk, Laugviik, OBU, Shungnak
Closest post offices linked to Kobuk.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kobuk Post Office | Kobuk (AK) | 99751 |
Other cities in Northwest Arctic Borough
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Northwest Arctic Borough , AK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kotzebue | 3,260 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Selawik | 840 | City in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States |
| Noorvik | 679 | City in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States |
| Buckland | 422 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Kivalina | 379 | Alaska town facing tundra erosion |
| Kiana | 338 | City in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States |
| Shungnak | 267 | City in Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska, United States |
| Deering | 123 | City in Alaska |