99721 ZIP Code — Anaktuvuk Pass, AK

North Slope County, Alaska

ZIP code 99721 is located in Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska, within North Slope County. It covers approximately 5.18 square miles and serves a population of 222 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99721

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 $117,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $69,028. Poverty affects 37% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 48% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 4 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 99721 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

222

population

5.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99721 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99721

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99721. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Anaktuvuk Pass	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	222
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	185

Geography
Land area	5.18 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	68.1367
Longitude	-151.6968
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	32.8%	30.2%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	31.3%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	34.4%	30.8%	28.9%
Over $200k	3.3%	7.7%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

222

Population

People per sq mi

24.0

Median age

$69,028

Median household income

$19,882

Per capita income

$117,500

Median home value

$1,050

Median monthly rent

61.2%

Home ownership

37.4%

Poverty rate

18.6%

Unemployment

Housing units

5.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	102	45.9%
18 and over	120	54.1%
65 and over	9	4.1%
Median age	24.0 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 79.3%

Two or more races 17.6%

White 3.2%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	176	79.3%
Two or more races	39	17.6%
White	7	3.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.8%	30.2%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	31.3%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	34.4%	30.8%	28.9%
Over $200k	3.3%	7.7%	8.8%

Under $10k 9.0%

$15k–$25k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 9.0%

$50k–$75k 28.4%

$75k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$15k–$25k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	9.0%
$50k–$75k	28.4%
$75k–$100k	6.0%
$100k–$150k	23.9%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$69,028

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 41.5%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 36.6%

$200k–$300k 4.9%

$300k–$500k 4.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,500
Median rent / month	$1,050
Owner occupied	61.2%
Renter occupied	38.8%
Vacant	23.9%
Single-family detached	92.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.4%
1990–1999	23.9%
1980–1989	30.7%
1970–1979	36.4%
1960–1969	1.1%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	9.1%
2 bedrooms	11.4%
3 bedrooms	54.5%
4 bedrooms	23.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	91.0%
1 vehicle	7.5%
2 vehicles	1.5%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	1.5%
Fuel oil	98.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	16	23.9%
Cohabiting couple	11	16.4%
Male householder, no spouse	30	44.8%
Female householder, no spouse	10	14.9%
Households with children under 18	51	76.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	9	13.4%
Average household size	3.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	67.0%	58.3%
Married	16.5%	31.3%
Separated	5.5%	0.0%
Widowed	5.5%	6.3%
Divorced	5.5%	4.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 27.0%

HS graduate 35.1%

Some college, no degree 31.5%

Associate's degree 0.9%

Bachelor's degree 3.6%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.0%
Bachelor's or higher	5.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	10.6%
Kindergarten	8	8.5%
Elementary school	42	44.7%
High school	19	20.2%
College / grad school	15	16.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.8%

Construction 19.3%

Other services 15.8%

Transportation & utilities 12.3%

Public administration 10.5%

Retail trade 5.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	7.0%
Natural resources & construction	29.8%
Production & transportation	21.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	3.5%
Government	75.4%
Self-employed	21.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	9.3%
Carpool	24.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	46.3%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	20.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	3.7

Poverty

All people 37.4%

Under 18 years 54.5%

18 and over 23.3%

Married-couple families 62.5%

Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	7.5%
Retirement income	9.0%
Supplemental Security	13.4%
Cash public assistance	13.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	47.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	29.4%
High cholesterol	24.3%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	18.4%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	3.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	32.5%
Binge drinking	22.4%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	18.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	62.9%
Visited dentist	49.9%
Cholesterol screening	80.3%
Teeth loss	27.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	7	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	77.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.1%
Public insurance	66.7%
No insurance	14.6%
Uninsured under 19	7.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	189	85.1%
Spanish	36	19.0%
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)	222	100.0%
Born in same state	222	100.0%
Born in different state	204	91.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2	0.9%
English	1	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	1	0.5%
French	1	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.2%
Internet access	79.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99721

What city is ZIP code 99721 in?

ZIP code 99721 is primarily assigned to Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99721 in?

ZIP code 99721 falls within North Slope County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99721 family-oriented?

46% of residents in ZIP code 99721 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99721?

37% of residents in ZIP code 99721 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 99721?

5% 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 99721?

The median home value in ZIP code 99721 is $117,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 99721 in?

ZIP code 99721 observes the AKST timezone.