City

Wainwright, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  North Slope County  ·  Alaska

👥612Population
💰$85,750Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂29.0Median Age
🏠$109,100Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓7.5%College Grads▼ 81% below avg
📊17.1%Unemployment▲ 250% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1.1%Hispanic: 5.7%Other: 3.1%Race
White1.1%
Hispanic5.7%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
29%
18–24
6%
25–44
31%
45–64
16%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.58
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads7.5% ▼ 81% below avg
Unemployment17.1% ▲ 250% above avg
HS Graduate181 (64.4%)
Some College45 (16%)
Associates34 (12.1%)
Bachelors10 (3.6%)
Graduate Degree11 (3.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 64.4%Some College: 16%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 3.6%Graduate: 3.9%Edu
HS Grad64.4%
Some College16.0%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors3.6%
Graduate3.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.1%Renter: 33.9%Tenure
Owner66.1%
Renter33.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,750 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$109,100 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$765/mo
Total Housing Units186
Vacant Units15

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
48%
Walked
49%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
93%
15–30 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
31%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
52%
About Wainwright, AK

Wainwright is a city in Alaska, located in North Slope County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 612 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29 years.

Economically, Wainwright is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,750 is near the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 17.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Wainwright is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $109,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $765 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wainwright is less-educated. 7.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 5.7%.

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

ZIP Codes in Wainwright
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99782 612 $85,750 $109,100 $765 17.1% 7.5% 66.1%