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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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 99734?

39.8

Median Age

75.6%

Male

24.4%

Female

10.9%

Foreign-Born

White 75.6%
African American 6.2%
Asian 6.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.4%

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99734 in?
ZIP code 99734 (Prudhoe Bay) is located in North Slope County, Alaska. North Slope County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/north-slope-ak.
What is the population of ZIP code 99734?
ZIP code 99734 in Prudhoe Bay, AK has a population of 845 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99734?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99734 is White at 75.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99734?
ZIP code 99734 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 2,617 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99734?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99734 are: Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (11), Transportation and warehousing (8), Wholesale trade (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99734?
In ZIP code 99734, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 99734?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99734 is 28.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99734?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99734 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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