ZIP Code 99782 — Wainwright city, AK Demographics & Data

ZIP code 99782 covers Wainwright, AK in North Slope Borough with a population of about 612.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 29.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area code 907; U.S. House district AK-00.

Median household income in ZIP 99782 is about $85,750 — about 14% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 16.1%; unemployment rate near 17.1%; 3.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 30.1 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Public administration, Retail trade, and Education; about 1.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 13.4 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 163.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $109,100 — about 69% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $558 (about 52% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 66.1% (roughly in line with the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 99782 in Wainwright, AK, a household would need roughly $30,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $701. That sits below the local median household income ($85,750), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate normals for Wainwright city, AK show little to no average snow.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 24 for ZIP 99782 (Wainwright city, AK) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.