ZIP Code 99759 — Point Lay CDP, AK Demographics & Data

ZIP code 99759 covers Point Lay, AK in North Slope Borough with a population of about 288.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 18.0 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 99759 is about $92,000 — about 22% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 7.3%; unemployment rate near 6.0%; 7.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 25.9 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Public administration, and Construction; about 4.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.9 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 90.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $117,000 — about 66% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $763 (about 34% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 45.6% (about 19.8 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 99759 in Point Lay, AK, a household would need roughly $32,000 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 $752. That sits below the local median household income ($92,000), 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 99759 (Point Lay CDP, 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.