City

Barrow, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  North Slope County  ·  Alaska

👥4,855Population
💰$89,038Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂30.6Median Age
🏠$282,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓24.6%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊9.3%Unemployment▲ 89% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 14.3%Hispanic: 8%Black: 1.6%Asian: 7.7%Other: 12.8%Race
White14.3%
Hispanic8.0%
Black1.6%
Asian7.7%
Other12.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
26%
18–24
12%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.08
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 11% below avg
College Grads24.6% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment9.3% ▲ 89% above avg
HS Graduate950 (39.2%)
Some College300 (12.4%)
Associates575 (23.8%)
Bachelors223 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree373 (15.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.2%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 23.8%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 15.4%Edu
HS Grad39.2%
Some College12.4%
Associates23.8%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate15.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 44.3%Renter: 55.7%Tenure
Owner44.3%
Renter55.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,038 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$282,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,190/mo
Total Housing Units1,750
Vacant Units238

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
66%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
20%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
85%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
52%
About Barrow, AK

Barrow is a city in Alaska, located in North Slope County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,855 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.6 years.

Economically, Barrow is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,038 is above the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Barrow is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $282,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,190 per month.

The population of Barrow is less-educated. 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 14.3%.

Barrow, AK offers residents above-average earning potential within Alaska.

ZIP Codes in Barrow
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99723 4,855 $89,038 $282,400 $1,190 9.3% 24.6% 44.3%