| City: | Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska |
| City Alias: | Anaktuvuk |
| Borough: | North Slope Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 11:22:58 PM |
| Population: | 425 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 68.8585, -150.9132 |
| Land Area: | 5.177 sq mi |
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Anaktuvuk Pass sits in the heart of Alaska's Brooks Range, the only inland Iñupiaq community in the North Slope Borough. The name means "place of caribou droppings" in Iñupiaq, and for good reason: this village of 425 people lies along the ancient migration route of the Western Arctic caribou herd. At 68 degrees north latitude, the community is 250 miles north of Fairbanks and accessible only by air.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the 3,598 square mile territory. The post office uses a hybrid system with 5 PO Box records and 2 rural carrier routes serving Maptegak Street and Summer Street. With just 113 households spread across nearly 3,600 square miles, traditional street delivery infrastructure isn't practical in this remote Arctic location.
Three out of four residents (74%, or 315 of 425 people) are Alaska Native, making Anaktuvuk Pass one of Alaska's strongest Iñupiaq communities. Households average 3.8 people, nearly double the national norm, typical of Alaska Native extended family structures. The median age is 24.1 years, indicating a young population with deep roots in subsistence living and traditional culture.
Public administration employs 82% of the workforce, which means most jobs come from tribal government, the North Slope Borough, and local schools. Education is limited: just 4.5% of adults hold bachelor's degrees. Median household income is $83,250, supported by North Slope Borough oil revenue distributions and subsistence hunting. The cost of living is extreme in a village where everything arrives by air, yet median home values are $137,500 and median rent is $1,143.
The community uses "Anaktuvuk" as an accepted mailing alias (added in May 2005), though "Anaktuvuk Pass" remains the official post office name. The post office has served this village since before ZIP tracking began in October 2004, functioning as the lifeline for government documents, medications, supplies, and the rare packages that make it 250 miles beyond road access.
Only 2 streets with ZIP+4 records across 3,598 square miles, typical of remote Alaska Native villages with minimal addressing infrastructure.
ZIP Code 99721 has 425 residents and 113 households (average 3.72 persons per household). The median age is 24.1 years, significantly younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.9% male and 46.1% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (74.1%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (16.7%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (15.2%) and national averages (1.1%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 425Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 277Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 82.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $83,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 113Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $137,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.72Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.42Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 407 | 344 | 304 | 233 | 247 | 273 | 290 | 265 | 249 | 189 | 261 | 222 | 277 |
| Decennial Census | 324 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 425 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 24.1
Male Median Age: 24.6
Female Median Age: 23.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 31 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 27 | 26 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 8 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 58 | 48 | 41 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 25 | 38 | 26 | 10 | 15 | 23 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| White: | 71 | 18.07% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 7 | 1.78% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 315 | 80.15% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 393 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 229 | 53.88% | 24.6 years |
| Females: | 196 | 46.12% | 23.3 years |
| Total: | 425 | 100% | 24.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 277 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 277 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 277 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $83,250, which is generally lower than the state median ($89,336), is up $37,000 (80.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $24,812. Family households earn a median of $76,250 versus $39,375 for nonfamily households (a difference of $36,875). By gender, male median income is $72,500 and female is $38,214, which is considerably lower than the state female median ($60,325), with a current gap of $34,286 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 63.2%, which is below the state rate (66.4%). The unemployment rate is 17.3%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (27.6%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $46,250 | $47,143 | $52,500 | $49,375 | $66,250 | $54,375 | $56,667 | $57,143 | $58,438 | $79,063 | $62,788 | $69,028 | $83,250 |
| Median Family Income | $47,917 | $51,250 | $70,000 | $68,750 | $82,500 | $63,750 | $68,750 | $57,917 | $63,750 | $79,583 | $62,885 | $69,444 | $76,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $39,375 | $26,094 | $27,000 | $21,250 | $33,750 | $29,167 | $43,750 | $46,875 | $38,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $39,375 |
| Median Male Income | $31,250 | $29,500 | $34,375 | $68,750 | $0 | $61,875 | $61,875 | $36,667 | $68,750 | $54,250 | $56,875 | $69,375 | $72,500 |
| Median Female Income | $46,750 | $19,688 | $33,750 | $36,250 | $0 | $21,875 | $0 | $43,750 | $36,667 | $41,250 | $46,250 | $41,750 | $38,214 |
| Employed: | 87 | 50.00% |
| Unemployed: | 19 | 10.92% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 68 | 39.08% |
| Total: | 174 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 24 | 27.59% |
| Service: | 12 | 13.79% |
| Sales and Office: | 21 | 24.14% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 17 | 19.54% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 13 | 14.94% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 87 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $137,500, which is well under the state median ($333,300), is down $18,800 (12.03%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,800. The median gross rent is $1,143, which is well under the state median ($1,388), is up $512 (81.14%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $318. Of occupied housing, owners make up 48.10% (13.16% with a mortgage, 86.84% free-and-clear) and renters 51.90% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 23.30%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $156,300 | $158,300 | $140,600 | $131,300 | $115,600 | $112,500 | $100,000 | $105,000 | $134,700 | $135,400 | $100,000 | $117,500 | $137,500 |
| Less than $500: | 3 | 7.32% |
| $500 to $999: | 4 | 9.76% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 20 | 48.78% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 3 | 7.32% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 11 | 26.83% |
| Total: | 41 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $631 | $800 | $833 | $1,083 | $900 | $900 | $850 | $825 | $825 | $825 | $892 | $1,050 | $1,143 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 5 | 6.33% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 33 | 41.77% |
| Renter Occupied: | 41 | 51.90% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 79 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 79 | 76.70% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 24 | 23.30% |
| Total Housing Units: | 103 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 93 | 90.29% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 10 | 9.71% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 103 | 100% |
In 2023, 4.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 88.80%, which is on par with the state rate (93.50%). The uninsured rate is 20.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 16.40%, which is on par with the state rate (6.80%), up 11.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.80 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (44.66%). College enrollment is 19.42%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 3 | 2.24% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 12 | 8.96% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 59 | 44.03% |
| Some college, no degree: | 50 | 37.31% |
| Associate's degree: | 4 | 2.99% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4 | 2.99% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2 | 1.49% |
| Total: | 134 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 119 | 88.81% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 6 | 4.48% |
| Private Insurance: | 179 | 54.57% |
| Public Insurance: | 94 | 28.66% |
| No Insurance: | 55 | 16.77% |
| Total: | 328 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 273 | 83.23% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 5.3% | 4.9% | 10.7% | 14.0% | 15.2% | 20.8% | 20.7% | 18.9% | 18.2% | 16.3% | 25.0% | 24.1% | 16.4% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 5 | 4.85% |
| Kindergarten: | 11 | 10.68% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 46 | 44.66% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 21 | 20.39% |
| College or graduate school: | 20 | 19.42% |
| Total: | 103 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 16 | 15.53% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 78 | 75.73% |
ZIP Code 99721 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 0Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99721 is located in North Slope Borough, Alaska, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Alaska's 0th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 99721. It covers 5.177 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.054 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 5.177 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.054 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 00Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 571951.26 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0202080Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Anaktuvuk Pass city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99721 is in the North Slope Borough School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.