99734 ZIP Code — Prudhoe Bay, AK
North Slope County, Alaska
ZIP code 99734 is located in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, within North Slope County. It covers approximately 227.48 square miles and serves a population of 1,423 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
About ZIP code 99734
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
1,423
population
227.48
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99734 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99734
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99734. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Prudhoe Bay | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,423 |
| Population density | 6 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 185 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 227.48 sq mi |
| Water area | 18.86 sq mi |
| Latitude | 70.1811 |
| Longitude | -149.7362 |
| Timezone | Alaska (AKT) |
| Area code | 907 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
1,423
Population
6
People per sq mi
40.2
Median age
$0
Median household income
$107,847
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.5%
Poverty rate
0.5%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
14.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6
15–19
2
56
20–24
20
312
25–34
108
236
35–44
82
242
45–54
84
91
55–59
32
91
60–64
31
22
65–74
8
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 1,423 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 30 | 2.1% |
| Median age | 40.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
77.5%
Black or African American
5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
4.3%
Asian
3.9%
Two or more races
3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.2%
Other race
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,117 | 77.5% |
| Black or African American | 73 | 5.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 62 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 56 | 3.9% |
| Two or more races | 56 | 3.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 49 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.7% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.4% | 43.9% |
| Married | 60.0% | 44.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 9.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.5%
HS graduate
44.1%
Some college, no degree
27.0%
Associate's degree
14.4%
Bachelor's degree
10.8%
Graduate / professional
3.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 99.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 22 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
38.4%
Finance & real estate
16.4%
Professional & management
15.2%
Manufacturing
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Construction
3.9%
Public administration
2.6%
Education & healthcare
2.2%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 18.1% |
| Service | 13.1% |
| Sales & office | 13.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 34.8% |
| Production & transportation | 20.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 95.1% |
| Government | 4.9% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 13.8% |
| Carpool | 24.9% |
| Public transit | 2.1% |
| Walk | 55.4% |
| Work from home | 2.0% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 10.8 |
Poverty
All people
0.5%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.5%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| High blood pressure | 22.2% |
| High cholesterol | 23.1% |
| Diabetes | 4.7% |
| Heart disease | 3.0% |
| Stroke | 1.3% |
| Asthma | 6.9% |
| Arthritis | 11.6% |
| Kidney disease | 1.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 2.9% |
| Cancer | 3.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.4% |
| Binge drinking | 30.5% |
| No physical activity | 17.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.3% |
| Depression | 13.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 7.6% |
| Poor mental health | 10.6% |
| Poor physical health | 6.1% |
| No health insurance | 14.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 54.7% |
| Visited dentist | 64.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.4% |
| Teeth loss | 8.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 113 | 8.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 7.3% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 91.7% |
| Public insurance | 15.1% |
| No insurance | 2.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,423 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 80 | 5.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 56 | 3.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 21 | 1.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,319 | 92.7% |
| Born in same state | 1,305 | 91.7% |
| Born in different state | 401 | 28.2% |
| Foreign born | 14 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 104 | 7.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 52 | 50.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 21 | 1.5% |
| Irish | 7 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 7 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99734
What city is ZIP code 99734 in?
ZIP code 99734 is primarily assigned to Prudhoe Bay, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99734 in?
ZIP code 99734 falls within North Slope County, Alaska.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 99734?
14% 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 99734?
ZIP code 99734 has an estimated population of 1,423 residents, with a density of 6 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 99734 in?
ZIP code 99734 observes the AKST timezone.