ZIP code 99791
Where is ZIP code 99791?
Atqasuk, Alaska
North Slope Borough · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 99791 belongs to Atqasuk, Alaska in North Slope Borough. 99791 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Atqasuk post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Alaska Time zone and uses area code 907. About 288 people live in the 99791 area, where the median household income is $90,625. The closest ZIP codes are 99723 (Barrow, 23 mi southeast), 99782 (Wainwright, 46.5 mi west) and 99759 (Point Lay, 125.9 mi west).
| ZIP code | 99791 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Atqasuk |
| Also accepted | Barrow |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | North Slope Borough |
| Time zone | Alaska Time · now |
| Area code | 907 |
| Coordinates | 70.4891, -157.3988 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 997 |
Population and income in 99791
| Population | 288 · lower than 60% of Alaska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 7 · higher than 51% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 27.3 years · lower than 79% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 56% / 44% |
| Median household income | $90,625 · higher than 78% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $29,736 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 15% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $122,200 · lower than 62% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,000 a month |
| Housing units | 82 |
| Households | 79 (3.65 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 43% / 57% |
| Land area | 39.12 sq mi (plus 3.62 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99791. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 99791
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99723 | Barrow, AK | 23 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99782 | Wainwright, AK | 46.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 99759 | Point Lay, AK | 125.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 99789 | Nuiqsut, AK | 131 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99734 | Prudhoe Bay, AK | 179.3 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99786 | Ambler, AK | 194.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99721 | Anaktuvuk Pass, AK | 213.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99749 | Kiana, AK | 214.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99751 | Kobuk, AK | 239.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99750 | Kivalina, AK | 250.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 99761 | Noatak, AK | 255.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 99763 | Noorvik, AK | 257.7 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 99791 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 99791
PO BOX 123
ATQASUK AK 99791
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 99791. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (99791-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 99791?
- 99791 is a Atqasuk, Alaska ZIP code. Barrow is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 99791 in?
- ZIP code 99791 is in North Slope Borough, Alaska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 99791 in?
- 99791 is in the Alaska Time zone (America/Anchorage).
- What area code is 99791?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 99791 use area code 907.
- What is the population of ZIP code 99791?
- About 288 people live in ZIP code 99791, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 99791?
- The median household income in 99791 is $90,625 a year, higher than 78% of Alaska ZIP codes.
- Can I use 99791 for a street address?
- No. 99791 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Atqasuk use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 99791?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 99791 are 99723 (Barrow, 23 miles), 99782 (Wainwright, 46.5 miles), 99759 (Point Lay, 125.9 miles) and 99789 (Nuiqsut, 131 miles).