Prudhoe Bay, AK · standard
ZIP Code 99734
North Slope County, Alaska — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 845
- 2/sq mi
- 19.4%
- Bachelor's or higher
ZIP code 99734 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 528.1 square miles in Prudhoe Bay, North Slope County, Alaska. The area is home to 845 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the Anchorage time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 99734 against Alaska and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99734 sits at —, while per-capita income is $85,906. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.7%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at — per month, and — of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99734 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 99734 sits relative to Alaska and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 99734
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99734.
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
11 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 99734, Prudhoe Bay, AK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
845
Population
528.1
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Anchorage
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99734?
39.8
Median Age
75.6%
Male
24.4%
Female
10.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$85,906
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
28.3 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
0
Total Housing Units
0
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 50 business establishments in ZIP 99734, employing approximately 2,617 people with a combined annual payroll of $429,201,000.
50
Businesses
2,617
Employees
$429.2M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 11 | 22.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 16.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 12.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 12.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 10.0% |
| Information | 3 | 6.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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