ZIP Code 99791 — Atqasuk city, AK Demographics & Data

ZIP code 99791 covers Atqasuk, AK in North Slope Borough with a population of about 139.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 28.8 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 99791 is about $89,875 — about 20% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 16.6%; unemployment rate near 19.1%; 15.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 18.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Construction, and Public administration; a mean commute of about 51.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $137,500 — about 60% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $745 (about 36% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 37.2% (about 28.2 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 99791 in Atqasuk, AK, a household would need roughly $38,000 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 $883. That sits below the local median household income ($89,875), 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.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 6 for ZIP 99791 (Atqasuk 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.