ZIP 99782 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Wainwright city, AK (99782)

Median Income

$85,750

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+24

Wealth inflow

Population

612

Unemployment

17.1%

13.4pp above US avg

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.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

17.1%+362% vs US avg

Self-Employed

35.5%+481% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

9.9%-15% vs US avg

N/A

Establishments

N/A

Employees

Public administration

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining4.2%
Construction6.3%
Retail trade15.3%
Transportation, utilities5.8%
Professional, scientific, management1.6%
Education, health care, social21.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services1.6%
Other services2.1%
Public administration41.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 99782 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 40.0%, median income rose 5.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 1.8%.

Median Income

$85,750

+14% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate