City

Nuiqsut, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  North Slope County  ·  Alaska

👥529Population
💰$62,083Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂27.1Median Age
🏠$131,700Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓3.1%College Grads▼ 92% below avg
📊24.4%Unemployment▲ 398% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 15.5%Other: 4.2%Race
White15.5%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
16%
5–17
27%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
18%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.80
Below Poverty20.0% ▲ 100% above avg
College Grads3.1% ▼ 92% below avg
Unemployment24.4% ▲ 398% above avg
HS Graduate133 (59.4%)
Some College50 (22.3%)
Associates34 (15.2%)
Graduate Degree7 (3.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 59.4%Some College: 22.3%Associates: 15.2%Graduate: 3.1%Edu
HS Grad59.4%
Some College22.3%
Associates15.2%
Graduate3.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.7%Renter: 40.3%Tenure
Owner59.7%
Renter40.3%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
45%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,083 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$131,700 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,271/mo
Total Housing Units149
Vacant Units30

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
65%
Walked
33%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
96%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
30%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
59%
About Nuiqsut, AK

Nuiqsut is a city in Alaska, located in North Slope County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 529 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27.1 years.

Economically, Nuiqsut is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,083 is below the national average. Approximately 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 24.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Nuiqsut is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $131,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,271 per month.

The population of Nuiqsut is less-educated. 3.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 15.5%.

Nuiqsut, AK offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alaska.

ZIP Codes in Nuiqsut
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99789 529 $62,083 $131,700 $1,271 24.4% 3.1% 59.7%