City

Point Hope, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  North Slope County  ·  Alaska

👥721Population
💰$81,944Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂25.3Median Age
🏠$184,700Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓6.6%College Grads▼ 83% below avg
📊25.4%Unemployment▲ 419% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1.4%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 0.7%Other: 6.8%Race
White1.4%
Hispanic1.1%
Black0.7%
Other6.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
16%
5–17
28%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
14%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age25.3 yrs
Avg HH Size4.34
Below Poverty17.9% ▲ 79% above avg
College Grads6.6% ▼ 83% below avg
Unemployment25.4% ▲ 419% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.7%)
HS Graduate136 (47.1%)
Some College73 (25.3%)
Associates59 (20.4%)
Bachelors4 (1.4%)
Graduate Degree15 (5.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 47.1%Some College: 25.3%Associates: 20.4%Bachelors: 1.4%Graduate: 5.2%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad47.1%
Some College25.3%
Associates20.4%
Bachelors1.4%
Graduate5.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.1%Renter: 31.9%Tenure
Owner68.1%
Renter31.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,944 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$184,700 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,288/mo
Total Housing Units199
Vacant Units33

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
23%
Walked
72%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
97%
15–30 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
39%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
50%
About Point Hope, AK

Point Hope is a city in Alaska, located in North Slope County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 721 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 25.3 years.

Economically, Point Hope is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,944 is near the national average. Approximately 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 25.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Point Hope is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $184,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,288 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Point Hope is less-educated. 6.6% 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 1.4%.

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

ZIP Codes in Point Hope
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99766 721 $81,944 $184,700 $1,288 25.4% 6.6% 68.1%