ZIP code 99782: Wainwright, AK
99782 is a ZIP code in Wainwright, Alaska, mainly in North Slope Borough. About 718 people live here.
- Population
- 718
- Median household income
- $93,750
- Typical home value
- $117,000ACS median value
- Median rent
- $833gross, per month
- Median age
- 28.4
- Homeowners
- 66.5%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 99782 details
| City | Wainwright |
|---|---|
| State | Alaska |
| County | North Slope Borough |
| Metro area | Not in a metro or micro area |
| Time zone | Alaska Time (UTC−9), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 10.3 sq mi, plus 4.2 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 70 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.6% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 6 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 70.64754, -159.93927 |
Median rent in 99782 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $675/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,042/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 99782
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99791 | Atqasuk, AK | 61.2 mi | 288 |
| 99723 | Barrow, AK | 83.5 mi | 4,785 |
| 99759 | Point Lay, AK | 92.5 mi | 390 |
| 99789 | Nuiqsut, AK | 208.3 mi | 616 |
| 99766 | Point Hope, AK | 219.0 mi | 832 |
| 99761 | Noatak, AK | 222.7 mi | 786 |
| 99750 | Kivalina, AK | 230.8 mi | 809 |
| 99752 | Kotzebue, AK | 234.2 mi | 3,056 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 99782?
A typical home in ZIP code 99782 is worth about $117,000 (ACS median value). The median household here earns $93,750 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Alaska average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $117,000 homeWhat can a $93,750 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 99782
What city is ZIP code 99782?
ZIP code 99782 is in Wainwright, AK, in North Slope Borough.
What county is ZIP code 99782 in?
99782 is mainly in North Slope Borough, Alaska.
What is the population of ZIP code 99782?
About 718 people live in ZIP code 99782, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 99782 in?
99782 is in Alaska Time (UTC−9). It observes daylight saving time.