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North Slope County
Point Hope, AK
99766
99766 ZIP Code — Point Hope, AK
North Slope County, Alaska
ZIP code 99766 is located in
Point Hope ,
Alaska ,
within North Slope County .
It covers approximately 291.11 square miles and serves a population of
649 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone,
served by area code 907 .
About ZIP code 99766
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 $171,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
The gap between median ($56,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 39% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 3 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 (31%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 99766 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
649
Population density
2 / sq mi
State FIPS
02
County FIPS
185
Geography
Land area
291.11 sq mi
Water area
42.02 sq mi
Latitude
68.2577
Longitude
-166.2117
Timezone
Alaska (AKT)
Area code
907
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.9%
30.2%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
25.5%
31.3%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
24.2%
30.8%
28.9%
Over $200k
2.4%
7.7%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$56,250
Median household income
$171,900
Median home value
$1,250
Median monthly rent
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 273 42.1% 18 and over 376 57.9% 65 and over 56 8.6% Median age 24.7 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
84.9%
Black or African American
0.6%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 551 84.9% Two or more races 79 12.2% White 15 2.3% Black or African American 4 0.6%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.9%
30.2%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
25.5%
31.3%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
24.2%
30.8%
28.9%
Over $200k
2.4%
7.7%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.7% $10k–$15k 6.0% $15k–$25k 16.1% $25k–$35k 8.1% $35k–$50k 12.8% $50k–$75k 14.8% $75k–$100k 11.4% $100k–$150k 10.7% $150k–$200k 10.1% $200k+ 9.4% Median income $56,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $171,900 Median rent / month $1,250 Owner occupied 69.1% Renter occupied 30.9% Vacant 14.9% Single-family detached 95.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 4.3 Avg household size (owned) 4.93
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.1% 2000–2009 13.1% 1990–1999 6.9% 1980–1989 37.1% 1970–1979 29.1% 1960–1969 9.1% 1950–1959 1.1% 1940–1949 2.3% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 18.9% 2 bedrooms 21.1% 3 bedrooms 44.6% 4 bedrooms 15.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 57.7% 1 vehicle 12.8% 2 vehicles 29.5% 3 or more 0.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.0% Propane / LP gas 1.3% Fuel oil 96.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 60 40.3% Cohabiting couple 28 18.8% Male householder, no spouse 32 21.5% Female householder, no spouse 29 19.5% Households with children under 18 100 67.1% Households with seniors (65+) 41 27.5% Average household size 4.36
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 58.7% 45.3% Married 33.3% 39.0% Separated 2.0% 1.3% Widowed 4.0% 8.8% Divorced 2.0% 5.7%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.2%
Some college, no degree
27.6%
Graduate / professional
1.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 81.4% Bachelor's or higher 5.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 20 8.8% Kindergarten 22 9.7% Elementary school 119 52.4% High school 48 21.1% College / grad school 18 7.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
23.1%
Professional & management
19.6%
Education & healthcare
17.5%
Transportation & utilities
11.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 16.1% Service 16.8% Sales & office 24.5% Natural resources & construction 15.4% Production & transportation 27.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 45.5% Government 51.7% Self-employed 2.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 11.2% Carpool 5.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 41.3% Work from home 3.5% Other means 38.5% Avg commute (minutes) 3.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
20.0%
Female-led households
23.3%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 27.5% Retirement income 13.4% Supplemental Security 13.4% Cash public assistance 12.1% Food stamps / SNAP 38.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.4% High blood pressure 32.7% High cholesterol 27.0% Diabetes 12.0% Heart disease 6.8% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 12.1% Arthritis 21.3% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 7.4% Cancer 4.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 31.4% Binge drinking 21.0% No physical activity 31.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.8% Depression 19.3% Fair or poor health 20.2% Poor mental health 17.1% Poor physical health 13.3% No health insurance 18.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 64.7% Visited dentist 50.5% Cholesterol screening 81.9% Teeth loss 29.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 7 1.9%
Disability % Any disability 13.1% Under 18 1.5% 18–64 years 13.1% 65 and over 69.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 24.7% Public insurance 51.8% No insurance 26.0% Uninsured under 19 22.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 554 85.4% Spanish 26 4.7% 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) 649 100.0% Born in same state 644 99.2% Born in different state 619 95.4% Foreign born 5 0.8% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 7 1.1% French 3 0.5%
Ancestry Count % English 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 23.0% Internet access 83.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99766
What city is ZIP code 99766 in?
ZIP code 99766 is primarily assigned to Point Hope, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99766 in?
ZIP code 99766 falls within North Slope County, Alaska.
Is ZIP code 99766 family-oriented?
42% of residents in ZIP code 99766 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 99766?
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 poverty rate in ZIP code 99766?
20% of residents in ZIP code 99766 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99766?
The median home value in ZIP code 99766 is $171,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 99766 in?
ZIP code 99766 observes the AKST timezone.
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