99791 ZIP Code — Atqasuk, AK
North Slope County, Alaska
ZIP code 99791 is located in Atqasuk, Alaska, within North Slope County. It covers approximately 39.12 square miles and serves a population of 119 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
119
population
39.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99791 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99791
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99791. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Atqasuk | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 119 |
| Population density | 3 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 185 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 39.12 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.62 sq mi |
| Latitude | 70.4891 |
| Longitude | -157.3988 |
| Timezone | Alaska (AKT) |
| Area code | 907 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.2% | 30.2% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.6% | 31.3% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 47.2% | 30.8% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 7.7% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
119
Population
3
People per sq mi
23.6
Median age
$99,750
Median household income
$23,804
Per capita income
$99,200
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
69.7%
Home ownership
17.6%
Poverty rate
8.0%
Unemployment
32
Housing units
3.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6
Under 5
6
8
5–9
8
5
10–14
5
4
15–19
4
12
20–24
10
12
25–34
11
2
35–44
1
7
45–54
7
2
55–59
1
1
65–74
1
3
75–84
3
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 38 | 31.9% |
| 18 and over | 81 | 68.1% |
| 65 and over | 8 | 6.7% |
| Median age | 23.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
98.3%
White
1.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 117 | 98.3% |
| White | 2 | 1.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 22.2% | 30.2% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.6% | 31.3% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 47.2% | 30.8% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 7.7% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
12.1%
$25k–$35k
3.0%
$50k–$75k
21.2%
$75k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
30.3%
$150k–$200k
15.2%
$200k+
3.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 12.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 30.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.2% |
| $200k+ | 3.0% |
| Median income | $99,750 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.7%
$50k–$100k
43.5%
$100k–$150k
4.3%
$150k–$200k
34.8%
$200k–$300k
8.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $99,200 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 69.7% |
| Renter occupied | 30.3% |
| Vacant | 21.4% |
| Single-family detached | 97.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.83 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 42.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 28.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 57.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 60.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 9.1% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Fuel oil | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4 | 12.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 17 | 51.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4 | 12.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 8 | 24.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 28 | 84.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 8 | 24.2% |
| Average household size | 3.61 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 85.0% | 63.4% |
| Married | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 19.5% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.8%
Some HS, no diploma
11.8%
HS graduate
56.9%
Some college, no degree
19.6%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
3.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 80.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 3.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 6 | 15.4% |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 15.4% |
| Elementary school | 15 | 38.5% |
| High school | 2 | 5.1% |
| College / grad school | 10 | 25.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
32.6%
Education & healthcare
30.4%
Transportation & utilities
23.9%
Retail trade
6.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.8% |
| Service | 13.0% |
| Sales & office | 19.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.4% |
| Production & transportation | 15.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 15.2% |
| Government | 84.8% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 9.8% |
| Carpool | 22.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 39.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 29.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 7.3 |
Poverty
All people
17.6%
Under 18 years
18.4%
18 and over
17.3%
Married-couple families
25.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 18.2% |
| Retirement income | 15.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.0% |
| High blood pressure | 31.0% |
| High cholesterol | 25.3% |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| Arthritis | 19.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.9% |
| Cancer | 4.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 33.1% |
| Binge drinking | 21.9% |
| No physical activity | 30.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.3% |
| Depression | 19.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.3% |
| Poor mental health | 17.4% |
| Poor physical health | 12.6% |
| No health insurance | 18.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 63.5% |
| Visited dentist | 50.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 81.4% |
| Teeth loss | 27.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1 | 1.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 and over | 75.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.3% |
| Public insurance | 27.7% |
| No insurance | 31.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 30.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 107 | 89.9% |
| Spanish | 8 | 7.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 119 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 119 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 117 | 98.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 27.7% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99791
What city is ZIP code 99791 in?
ZIP code 99791 is primarily assigned to Atqasuk, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99791 in?
ZIP code 99791 falls within North Slope County, Alaska.
Is ZIP code 99791 family-oriented?
32% of residents in ZIP code 99791 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 99791?
4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99791?
18% of residents in ZIP code 99791 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99791?
The median home value in ZIP code 99791 is $99,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 99791 in?
ZIP code 99791 observes the AKST timezone.