99782 ZIP Code — Wainwright, AK

North Slope County, Alaska

ZIP code 99782 is located in Wainwright, Alaska, within North Slope County. It covers approximately 10.31 square miles and serves a population of 621 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99782

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $97,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $79,500.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 5 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

621
population
10.31
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99782 ZIP code map
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City Status
Wainwright Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 621
Population density 60 / sq mi
State FIPS 02
County FIPS 185
Geography
Land area 10.31 sq mi
Water area 4.17 sq mi
Latitude 70.6971
Longitude -159.3252
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 36.5% 30.2% 29.8%
$50k – $100k 35.7% 31.3% 32.4%
$100k – $200k 24.6% 30.8% 28.9%
Over $200k 3.2% 7.7% 8.8%

Demographics & statistics

621
Population
60
People per sq mi
40.8
Median age
$79,500
Median household income
$68,028
Per capita income
$97,100
Median home value
$807
Median monthly rent
65.7%
Home ownership
9.2%
Poverty rate
8.0%
Unemployment
119
Housing units
4.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
18
Under 5
12
31
5–9
21
31
10–14
20
40
15–19
27
8
20–24
5
35
25–34
24
39
35–44
26
115
45–54
77
12
55–59
8
14
60–64
9
19
65–74
12
9
75–84
6
2
85+
1
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1817327.9%
18 and over44872.1%
65 and over497.9%
Median age40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 74.6%
White 23.7%
Two or more races 1.8%
GroupCount%
American Indian / Alaska Native46374.6%
White14723.7%
Two or more races111.8%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 36.5% 30.2% 29.8%
$50k – $100k 35.7% 31.3% 32.4%
$100k – $200k 24.6% 30.8% 28.9%
Over $200k 3.2% 7.7% 8.8%
Under $10k 10.0%
$10k–$15k 6.4%
$25k–$35k 7.1%
$35k–$50k 7.9%
$50k–$75k 15.7%
$75k–$100k 14.3%
$100k–$150k 25.7%
$150k–$200k 3.6%
$200k+ 9.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k10.0%
$10k–$15k6.4%
$25k–$35k7.1%
$35k–$50k7.9%
$50k–$75k15.7%
$75k–$100k14.3%
$100k–$150k25.7%
$150k–$200k3.6%
$200k+9.3%
Median income$79,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.7%
$50k–$100k 31.5%
$100k–$150k 30.4%
$150k–$200k 7.6%
$200k–$300k 8.7%
$300k–$500k 1.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$97,100
Median rent / month$807
Owner occupied65.7%
Renter occupied34.3%
Vacant16.2%
Single-family detached90.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms4.1
Avg household size (owned)3.60

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20191.8%
2000–20098.4%
1990–19997.8%
1980–198928.1%
1970–197921.6%
1960–196917.4%
1950–195910.2%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier4.8%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)12.0%
1 bedroom13.2%
2 bedrooms17.4%
3 bedrooms36.5%
4 bedrooms18.0%
5+ bedrooms3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle60.7%
1 vehicle28.6%
2 vehicles10.0%
3 or more0.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas3.6%
Electricity7.9%
Fuel oil85.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family4834.3%
Cohabiting couple2920.7%
Male householder, no spouse2920.7%
Female householder, no spouse3424.3%
Households with children under 186848.6%
Households with seniors (65+)3625.7%
Average household size3.48

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married34.5%50.0%
Married59.9%33.7%
Separated0.0%3.6%
Widowed3.1%9.6%
Divorced2.5%3.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.8%
Some HS, no diploma 4.7%
HS graduate 36.5%
Some college, no degree 45.3%
Associate's degree 1.2%
Bachelor's degree 0.5%
Graduate / professional 3.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.5%
Bachelor's or higher4.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool42.3%
Kindergarten169.1%
Elementary school7542.6%
High school5229.5%
College / grad school2916.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 46.5%
Public administration 20.9%
Education & healthcare 15.5%
Retail trade 7.4%
Construction 3.7%
Transportation & utilities 3.4%
Agriculture & mining 1.7%
Other services 0.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 0.3%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts14.8%
Service18.9%
Sales & office51.2%
Natural resources & construction5.7%
Production & transportation9.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector54.9%
Government42.8%
Self-employed2.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone14.4%
Carpool6.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk68.7%
Work from home1.8%
Other means9.2%
Avg commute (minutes)5.2

Poverty

All people 9.2%
Under 18 years 6.9%
18 and over 10.0%
Married-couple families 2.1%
Female-led households 10.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security21.4%
Retirement income15.0%
Supplemental Security5.0%
Cash public assistance1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP11.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity41.1%
High blood pressure31.8%
High cholesterol26.2%
Diabetes11.4%
Heart disease6.2%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma12.2%
Arthritis20.5%
Kidney disease2.9%
Pulmonary disease7.1%
Cancer4.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking32.7%
Binge drinking21.4%
No physical activity30.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep35.3%
Depression19.8%
Fair or poor health19.8%
Poor mental health17.4%
Poor physical health13.1%
No health insurance18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)64.2%
Visited dentist50.5%
Cholesterol screening82.0%
Teeth loss28.6%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans245.4%
Disability%
Any disability11.9%
Under 181.2%
18–64 years9.3%
65 and over71.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance67.1%
Public insurance18.4%
No insurance18.8%
Uninsured under 1917.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only59195.2%
Spanish447.4%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)621100.0%
Born in same state621100.0%
Born in different state47576.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian61%
Polish50.8%
AncestryCount%
English10.2%
French10.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access22.5%
Internet access84.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99782

What city is ZIP code 99782 in?

ZIP code 99782 is primarily assigned to Wainwright, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99782 in?

ZIP code 99782 falls within North Slope County, Alaska.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 99782?

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 typical home value in ZIP code 99782?

The median home value in ZIP code 99782 is $97,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 99782?

ZIP code 99782 has an estimated population of 621 residents, with a density of 60 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 99782?

The median household income in ZIP code 99782 is $79,500, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 99782 in?

ZIP code 99782 observes the AKST timezone.

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