ZIP Code 99782

ZIP code 99782 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 46.3 square miles in Wainwright, North Slope County, Alaska. The area is home to 556 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 99782 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99782 sits at $93,750 (29% above the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $30,294. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 12.6%. On housing, the median home value is $117,000 (44% below the state average) with median rent at $833 per month, and 66.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99782 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.4, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 99782 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 →