ZIP code 99789
Where is ZIP code 99789?
Nuiqsut, Alaska
North Slope Borough · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 99789 belongs to Nuiqsut, Alaska in North Slope Borough. 99789 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Nuiqsut post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Alaska Time zone and uses area code 907. About 616 people live in the 99789 area, where the median household income is $78,438. The closest ZIP codes are 99734 (Prudhoe Bay, 61.7 mi northeast), 99723 (Barrow, 109.4 mi west) and 99721 (Anaktuvuk Pass, 118 mi south).
| ZIP code | 99789 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Nuiqsut |
| Also accepted | Barrow |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | North Slope Borough |
| Time zone | Alaska Time · now |
| Area code | 907 |
| Coordinates | 69.8369, -152.1489 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 997 |
Population and income in 99789
| Population | 616 · higher than 57% of Alaska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 71 · higher than 79% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 29.6 years · lower than 70% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $78,438 · higher than 63% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $33,218 |
| Below the poverty line | 21% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 6.8% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $140,400 · lower than 57% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,167 a month |
| Housing units | 189 |
| Households | 159 (3.46 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 58% / 42% |
| Land area | 8.63 sq mi (plus 0.25 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99789. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 99789
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99734 | Prudhoe Bay, AK | 61.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99723 | Barrow, AK | 109.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 99721 | Anaktuvuk Pass, AK | 118 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99791 | Atqasuk, AK | 131 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 99782 | Wainwright, AK | 177.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 99726 | Bettles Field, AK | 179.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99786 | Ambler, AK | 190.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 99747 | Kaktovik, AK | 201.2 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99722 | Arctic Village, AK | 201.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99751 | Kobuk, AK | 214.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 99720 | Allakaket, AK | 228.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99781 | Venetie, AK | 244.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 99789 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 99789
PO BOX 123
NUIQSUT AK 99789
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BARROW as the city name for 99789. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (99789-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 99789?
- 99789 is a Nuiqsut, Alaska ZIP code. Barrow is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 99789 in?
- ZIP code 99789 is in North Slope Borough, Alaska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 99789 in?
- 99789 is in the Alaska Time zone (America/Anchorage).
- What area code is 99789?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 99789 use area code 907.
- What is the population of ZIP code 99789?
- About 616 people live in ZIP code 99789, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 99789?
- The median household income in 99789 is $78,438 a year, higher than 63% of Alaska ZIP codes.
- Can I use 99789 for a street address?
- No. 99789 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Nuiqsut use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 99789?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 99789 are 99734 (Prudhoe Bay, 61.7 miles), 99723 (Barrow, 109.4 miles), 99721 (Anaktuvuk Pass, 118 miles) and 99791 (Atqasuk, 131 miles).