ZIP Code 99759

ZIP code 99759 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 67.5 square miles in Point Lay, North Slope County, Alaska. The area is home to 189 residents, producing a population density of 3 people per square mile, and falls within the Nome time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 99759 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99759 sits at $104,063 (44% above the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $25,517. The poverty rate stands at 14.4% and the unemployment rate at 16.4%. On housing, the median home value is $119,100 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $1,042 per month, and 45.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99759 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 16.5, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 99759 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 →