Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 30.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | -13.00 |
| Below Poverty | 10.0% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 20.5% ▼ 47% below avg |
| Unemployment | 11.0% ▲ 125% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 7 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,117 (43.1%) |
| Some College | 636 (12.9%) |
| Associates | 1,058 (21.5%) |
| Bachelors | 391 (8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 705 (14.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $86,125 ▲ 13% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $230,680 ▼ 17% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,147/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 2,577 |
| Vacant Units | 372 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
North Slope County is located in Alaska and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 8,998 residents. With a median age of 30.64, it is a relatively young county.
North Slope County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $86,124 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 11.0%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 10.0% is near the national average.
Housing in North Slope County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $230,680 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,147.
The residents of North Slope County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 20.5%. Educational attainment is less-educated — 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
North Slope County, AK is a middle-income area in Alaska. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99721 | Anaktuvuk Pass | 277 | $83,250 | $137,500 | $1,143 | 17.3% | 8.2% |
| 99791 | Atqasuk | 139 | $89,875 | $137,500 | $807 | 19.1% | 17.4% |
| 99723 | Barrow | 4,855 | $89,038 | $282,400 | $1,190 | 9.3% | 24.6% |
| 99747 | Kaktovik | 153 | $88,750 | $102,100 | — | 16.2% | 0.0% |
| 99789 | Nuiqsut | 529 | $62,083 | $131,700 | $1,271 | 24.4% | 3.1% |
| 99766 | Point Hope | 721 | $81,944 | $184,700 | $1,288 | 25.4% | 6.6% |
| 99759 | Point Lay | 288 | $92,000 | $117,000 | $825 | 6.0% | 16.7% |
| 99782 | Wainwright | 612 | $85,750 | $109,100 | $765 | 17.1% | 7.5% |