99782 Zip Code Profile

99782 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Wainwright, Alaska. The population is primarily Native American, younger, and mostly single.

The average family income here is $66,681/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 99782 is $58,125.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 99782 earn an average of $28,061/year. Women earn only $22,211/year.

190 people in 99782 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 99782? This might seal the deal. The average commute time for people here is only 5.3 minutes!

The median age here is 28. There are 299 men and 257 women. The median age for men is 29 while for women the median age is 27.

To give you a sense of the community, 343 people (out of the 556 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 0 homes, and 0 businesses every day. 84 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

99782 Zip code is located in the Alaska time zone at 71 degrees latitude and -159 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 66 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 556
• White Population: 54
• Black Population: 0
• Hispanic Population: 2
• Asian Population: 1
• Hawaiian Population: 0
• Indian Population: 510
• Male Population: 299
• Female Population: 257
• Median Age: 28
• Median Age of Males: 29
• Median Age of Females: 27

• Geography

• Region: West
• Division: Pacific
• State: Alaska
• County: North Slope
• City: Wainwright
• Longitude: -159.4
• Latitude: 70.6
• Elevation: 66 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 907

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 180
• Drive alone: 22
• Carpool: 51
• Public transit: 10
• Ride bikes or walk: 84


• Average commute time: 5.3 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 86
•    5 - 9: 48
•    10 - 14: 32
•    15 - 19: 12
•    20 - 24: 2
•    25 - 29: 0
•    30 - 34: 0
•    35 - 39: 0
•    40 - 44: 0
•    45 - 59: 0
•    60 - 89: 0
•    90 plus: 0

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $115,400
• Average Annual Household Income: $67,596
• Businesses: 5
• Employees: 0
• Annual Payroll: $0
• Average Family Income: $66,681
• Median Family Income: $54,722
• Average Income for Men: $28,061
• Average Income for Women: $22,211

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 00
• Congressional District Land Area: 571951.0
• Sr Senator: Lisa Murkowski (R)
• Jr Senator: Mark Begich (D)
• US House Representative: Don Young (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 185
• State FIPS Code: 02

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Alak School

567 Main St.

Wainwright, AK 99782

(907) 763-2541