ZIP Code 99721 — Anaktuvuk Pass city, AK Demographics & Data

ZIP code 99721 covers Anaktuvuk Pass, AK in North Slope Borough with a population of about 277.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 23.2 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 99721 is about $83,250 — about 11% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 17.6%; unemployment rate near 17.9%; 4.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 29.2 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Public administration, Construction, and Education; about 9.1% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 6.1 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 80.0 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 $775 (about 33% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 48.1% (about 17.3 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 99721 in Anaktuvuk Pass, 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 ($83,250), 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 11 for ZIP 99721 (Anaktuvuk Pass 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.