City

Point Lay, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  North Slope County  ·  Alaska

👥288Population
💰$92,000Median HH Income▲ 21% above avg
🎂18.0Median Age
🏠$117,000Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓16.7%College Grads▼ 57% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 6.9%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.4%Other: 1%Race
White6.9%
Black0.7%
Asian1.4%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
41%
18–24
10%
25–44
27%
45–64
10%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age18.0 yrs
Avg HH Size4.24
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads16.7% ▼ 57% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
HS Graduate46 (45.1%)
Some College18 (17.6%)
Associates21 (20.6%)
Bachelors8 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree9 (8.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 45.1%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 20.6%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 8.8%Edu
HS Grad45.1%
Some College17.6%
Associates20.6%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate8.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 45.6%Renter: 54.4%Tenure
Owner45.6%
Renter54.4%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
45%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,000 ▲ 21% above avg
Median Home Value$117,000 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$825/mo
Total Housing Units87
Vacant Units19

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
33%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
32%
Walked
60%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
99%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
63%
About Point Lay, AK

Point Lay is a city in Alaska, located in North Slope County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 288 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 18 years.

Economically, Point Lay is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,000 is above the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Point Lay is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $825 per month.

The population of Point Lay is less-educated. 16.7% 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 6.9%.

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

ZIP Codes in Point Lay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99759 288 $92,000 $117,000 $825 6.0% 16.7% 45.6%