99723 ZIP Code — Barrow, AK

North Slope County, Alaska

ZIP code 99723 is located in Barrow, Alaska, within North Slope County. It covers approximately 18.88 square miles and serves a population of 4,879 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99723

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $248,000. Renters make up the majority at 61%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($86,810) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 8 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

4,879

population

18.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99723 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99723

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99723. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Barrow	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,879
Population density	258 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	185

Geography
Land area	18.88 sq mi
Water area	3.22 sq mi
Latitude	70.2924
Longitude	-156.5980
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	28.1%	30.2%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	31.3%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	32.4%	30.8%	28.9%
Over $200k	9.5%	7.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,879

Population

258

People per sq mi

30.7

Median age

$86,810

Median household income

$38,848

Per capita income

$248,000

Median home value

$1,272

Median monthly rent

39.0%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

11.5%

Unemployment

860

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

162

Under 5

153

210

5–9

199

270

10–14

255

199

15–19

188

190

20–24

179

362

25–34

342

274

35–44

259

243

45–54

230

202

55–59

191

134

60–64

126

206

65–74

194

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,538	31.5%
18 and over	3,341	68.5%
65 and over	511	10.5%
Median age	30.7 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 63.1%

Two or more races 10.8%

Asian 9.8%

White 8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Black or African American 1.8%

Other race 1%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3,158	63.1%
Two or more races	543	10.8%
Asian	490	9.8%
White	401	8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	147	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	128	2.6%
Black or African American	89	1.8%
Other race	51	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.1%	30.2%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	30.0%	31.3%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	32.4%	30.8%	28.9%
Over $200k	9.5%	7.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 2.6%

$25k–$35k 2.7%

$35k–$50k 15.2%

$50k–$75k 14.5%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 19.8%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 20.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	2.6%
$25k–$35k	2.7%
$35k–$50k	15.2%
$50k–$75k	14.5%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	19.8%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	20.9%
Median income	$86,810

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k–$300k 32.7%

$300k–$500k 33.1%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$248,000
Median rent / month	$1,272
Owner occupied	39.0%
Renter occupied	61.0%
Vacant	13.7%
Single-family detached	60.9%
Large apartment buildings	6.4%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	25.2%
1980–1989	27.1%
1970–1979	22.3%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	8.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	10.3%
1 bedroom	20.1%
2 bedrooms	25.6%
3 bedrooms	25.1%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	27.6%
1 vehicle	45.1%
2 vehicles	21.3%
3 or more	6.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	77.1%
Electricity	10.8%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Fuel oil	8.3%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	613	39.1%
Cohabiting couple	187	11.9%
Male householder, no spouse	385	24.6%
Female householder, no spouse	383	24.4%
Households with children under 18	649	41.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	397	25.3%
Average household size	3.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.4%	41.7%
Married	40.4%	36.6%
Separated	1.0%	3.2%
Widowed	5.5%	6.4%
Divorced	3.7%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.5%

HS graduate 36.1%

Some college, no degree 28.4%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.5%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	3.7%
Kindergarten	89	6.1%
Elementary school	752	51.2%
High school	379	25.8%
College / grad school	195	13.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.8%

Public administration 21.6%

Retail trade 11.0%

Construction 6.2%

Professional & management 5.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.0%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Other services 2.8%

Manufacturing 1.8%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.0%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	8.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	45.4%
Government	51.7%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	33.9%
Carpool	31.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	14.4%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	13.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	7.5

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 8.5%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 7.7%

Female-led households 16.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.0%
Retirement income	17.3%
Supplemental Security	4.9%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	30.2%
High cholesterol	26.7%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	19.3%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.8%
Cancer	4.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.1%
Binge drinking	20.0%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	64.4%
Visited dentist	55.4%
Cholesterol screening	84.1%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	171	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	12.0%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	74.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.0%
Public insurance	28.3%
No insurance	19.6%
Uninsured under 19	19.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,564	93.5%
Spanish	460	10.1%
Other Indo-European	27	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.1%
Other languages	115	2.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,311	88.4%
Born in same state	4,179	85.7%
Born in different state	3,522	72.2%
Foreign born	132	2.7%
Naturalized citizen	568	11.6%
Not a US citizen	333	58.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	80	1.6%
Polish	48	1%
Arab	42	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	32	0.7%
German	19	0.4%
English	17	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.1%
Internet access	84.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99723

What city is ZIP code 99723 in?

ZIP code 99723 is primarily assigned to Barrow, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99723 in?

ZIP code 99723 falls within North Slope County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99723 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 99723 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 99723 mostly rentals?

61% of occupied units in ZIP code 99723 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 99723?

13% 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 population of ZIP code 99723?

ZIP code 99723 has an estimated population of 4,879 residents, with a density of 258 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 99723 in?

ZIP code 99723 observes the AKST timezone.