ZIP Code 99759 -- Point lay, AK

North Slope Borough | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1.1x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.
  • With a median age of 16.50, this is a very young community — likely home to a university campus or young professional hub.

Quick Overview

Population
390
Unknown
Median Income
$104,063
Home Value
$119,100
Median Rent
$1,042
Median Age
16.50
Diversity Index
40.50
Moderate
Cost of Living
60.3
significantly below average
Unemployment
16.4%

About ZIP Code 99759

ZIP code 99759 in Point Lay, Alaska is a unknown area with a population of 390. The median household income is $104,063, which is This is 39% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $119,100, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1.1x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 60.3 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 16.50 years. Approximately 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in North Slope Borough, AK.

Population & Age

Total Population
390
Median Age
16.50
Male Population
190
48.7%
Female Population
200
51.3%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
40.50 Moderate
White
25.4%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
0.0%
Asian
1.5%
Native American
72.8%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
0.3%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$104,063
Mean Household Income
$112,694
Per Capita Income
$25,517
Below Poverty Line
14.4%

This is 39% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$119,100
Median Rent
$1,042
Total Housing Units
102
Occupied Units
83
Vacant Units
19
18.6% vacancy
Median Year Built
1987
Owner Occupied
45.8%
Renter Occupied
54.2%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1.1x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 45.8% Renter 54.2%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 85.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.2%
Graduate or Professional Degree 6.8%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
122
Employment Rate
83.6%
Unemployment Rate
16.4%
Mean Commute Time
102.0 min

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
23.5%
Carpool
27.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%

Cost of Living Index

60.3
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 99759 is 39.8% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

Compare 99759 with:

Compare 99759 with Another ZIP Code

Other ZIP Codes in North Slope Borough

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
99723 Barrow 4,785 $115,313
99766 Point hope 832 $74,844
99782 Wainwright 718 $93,750
99789 Nuiqsut 616 $78,438
99721 Anaktuvuk pass 329 $95,500
99791 Atqasuk 288 $90,625

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 99759

ZIP code 99759 (Point lay, AK) has a total population of 390 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 16.50 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 99759 is $104,063 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 39% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 99759 is primarily located in Point lay, Alaska (AK). It falls within North Slope Borough County.

The median home value in ZIP code 99759 is $119,100, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,042.

The median age in ZIP code 99759 is 16.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 99759 has a cost of living index of 60.25 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 99759, 10.20% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 6.80% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 99759 is 16.39%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 0.00% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.