ZIP Code 99766

ZIP code 99766 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6780.0 square miles in Point Hope, North Slope County, Alaska. The area is home to 678 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 99766 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99766 sits at $74,844 (3% above the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $24,701. The poverty rate stands at 20.0% and the unemployment rate at 26.1%. On housing, the median home value is $167,000 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $1,088 per month, and 54.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99766 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 3.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.2, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 99766 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 →