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North Slope County
Nuiqsut, AK
99789
99789 ZIP Code — Nuiqsut, AK
North Slope County, Alaska
ZIP code 99789 is located in
Nuiqsut ,
Alaska ,
within North Slope County .
It covers approximately 8.89 square miles and serves a population of
564 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone,
served by area code 907 .
About ZIP code 99789
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $131,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
Median household income is $76,250. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 6 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
564
Population density
63 / sq mi
State FIPS
02
County FIPS
185
Geography
Land area
8.89 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
69.8369
Longitude
-152.1489
Timezone
Alaska (AKT)
Area code
907
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
29.4%
30.2%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
37.6%
31.3%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
26.6%
30.8%
28.9%
Over $200k
6.4%
7.7%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$76,250
Median household income
$131,300
Median home value
$1,094
Median monthly rent
20.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 235 41.7% 18 and over 329 58.3% 65 and over 60 10.6% Median age 23.5 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
79.8%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 450 79.8% White 87 15.4% Two or more races 27 4.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
29.4%
30.2%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
37.6%
31.3%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
26.6%
30.8%
28.9%
Over $200k
6.4%
7.7%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.8% $10k–$15k 4.7% $15k–$25k 0.9% $25k–$35k 9.3% $35k–$50k 14.0% $50k–$75k 16.8% $75k–$100k 14.0% $100k–$150k 20.6% $150k–$200k 6.5% $200k+ 10.3% Median income $76,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $131,300 Median rent / month $1,094 Owner occupied 59.8% Renter occupied 40.2% Vacant 21.3% Single-family detached 86.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 11.0% Median rooms 3.9 Avg household size (owned) 4.33
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.1% 2000–2009 5.1% 1990–1999 11.0% 1980–1989 30.9% 1970–1979 43.4% 1960–1969 1.5% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 8.1% 1 bedroom 8.8% 2 bedrooms 23.5% 3 bedrooms 51.5% 4 bedrooms 8.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 29.0% 1 vehicle 42.1% 2 vehicles 18.7% 3 or more 10.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 77.6% Electricity 6.5% Fuel oil 15.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 37 34.6% Cohabiting couple 6 5.6% Male householder, no spouse 26 24.3% Female householder, no spouse 38 35.5% Households with children under 18 71 66.4% Households with seniors (65+) 34 31.8% Average household size 4.51
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 56.2% 51.7% Married 36.3% 29.2% Separated 0.0% 1.0% Widowed 2.7% 14.4% Divorced 4.8% 3.8%
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.6%
Some HS, no diploma
13.6%
Some college, no degree
18.0%
Graduate / professional
8.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 74.8% Bachelor's or higher 20.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 28 12.5% Kindergarten 27 12.1% Elementary school 84 37.5% High school 45 20.1% College / grad school 40 17.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
38.7%
Public administration
16.5%
Transportation & utilities
11.9%
Professional & management
4.1%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.6%
Agriculture & mining
3.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 49.0% Service 19.6% Sales & office 9.8% Natural resources & construction 7.2% Production & transportation 14.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 38.1% Government 61.9% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 29.4% Carpool 21.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 47.1% Work from home 2.1% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 6.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
5.4%
Female-led households
8.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 18.7% Retirement income 11.2% Supplemental Security 1.9% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 32.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.1% High blood pressure 29.7% High cholesterol 25.4% Diabetes 10.5% Heart disease 5.4% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 12.5% Arthritis 19.5% Kidney disease 2.7% Pulmonary disease 6.8% Cancer 4.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 30.3% Binge drinking 21.9% No physical activity 29.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.2% Depression 20.1% Fair or poor health 18.9% Poor mental health 17.9% Poor physical health 12.5% No health insurance 17.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 64.2% Visited dentist 51.7% Cholesterol screening 80.0% Teeth loss 25.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 6 1.8%
Disability % Any disability 9.8% Under 18 3.4% 18–64 years 8.2% 65 and over 41.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 35.6% Public insurance 56.6% No insurance 14.4% Uninsured under 19 8.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 470 83.3% Spanish 43 9.1% 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) 555 98.4% Born in same state 555 98.4% Born in different state 475 84.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 9 1.6% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 12 2.1% Arab 10 1.8%
Ancestry Count % French 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 19.0% Internet access 86.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99789
What city is ZIP code 99789 in?
ZIP code 99789 is primarily assigned to Nuiqsut, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99789 in?
ZIP code 99789 falls within North Slope County, Alaska.
Is ZIP code 99789 family-oriented?
42% of residents in ZIP code 99789 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99789?
The median home value in ZIP code 99789 is $131,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 99789?
ZIP code 99789 has an estimated population of 564 residents, with a density of 63 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 99789?
The median household income in ZIP code 99789 is $76,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 99789 in?
ZIP code 99789 observes the AKST timezone.
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