| City: | Barrow, Alaska |
| Borough: | North Slope Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:23:52 AM |
| Population: | 4,934 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 71.2684, -156.7447 |
| Land Area: | 18.885 sq mi |
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Barrow sits at 71.27°N latitude on Alaska's Arctic coast, making it the northernmost community in the United States. The town is now officially known as Utqiaġvik, its traditional Iñupiat name, though Barrow remains the recognized mailing name. Of the 4,934 residents, 54% are Native American (2,652 people), part of the Iñupiat community that has lived on these shores for millennia.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. The post office maintains 1,253 PO Boxes for 1,334 households, a 94% adoption rate that shows near-universal reliance on boxes. While limited rural carrier routes serve some addresses, most residents collect mail at the post office. Street names like Uula Street, Ahkovak Street, and Qaiyaan Street use Iñupiaq words, connecting the town's postal geography to its cultural identity.
The median age is 30.5 years, with an average household size of 3.7 people. This ratio indicates extended family living arrangements common in Alaska Native communities. Public administration employs 38% of the workforce, mostly through the North Slope Borough government, which serves as the primary employer. Median household income reaches $89,038, supported by oil revenue-funded jobs and subsistence activities.
Barrow's extreme location brings unique challenges. The sun doesn't rise for 65 days in winter or set for 82 days in summer. Mail arrives by air year-round, with cargo flights bringing packages, supplies, and essential items. The post office serves as a critical link to the outside world for a community where roads end and the Arctic Ocean begins.
Street names use Iñupiaq words, connecting postal geography to the indigenous community's cultural and linguistic heritage.
ZIP Code 99723 has 4,934 residents and 1,334 households (average 3.45 persons per household). The median age is 30.5 years, younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.0% male and 48.0% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (53.7%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (14.2%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5%, 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%).
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| 2020 Population: | 4,934Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 4,785Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 261.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $115,313Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 1,334Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $311,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.45Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.71Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 4,154 | 4,224 | 4,303 | 4,321 | 4,351 | 4,377 | 4,444 | 4,452 | 4,457 | 4,360 | 5,126 | 4,879 | 4,855 | 4,785 |
| Decennial Census | 4,213 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4,934 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 30.5
Male Median Age: 31.2
Female Median Age: 29.8
| 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 | 204 | 215 | 239 | 212 | 170 | 181 | 240 | 182 | 139 | 159 | 139 | 136 | 131 | 116 | 50 | 38 | 7 | 7 |
| Female | 204 | 214 | 239 | 181 | 150 | 208 | 207 | 173 | 147 | 116 | 103 | 120 | 122 | 90 | 45 | 18 | 20 | 12 |
| Total | 408 | 429 | 478 | 393 | 320 | 389 | 447 | 355 | 286 | 275 | 242 | 256 | 253 | 206 | 95 | 56 | 27 | 19 |
| White: | 702 | 15.55% |
| Black: | 72 | 1.60% |
| Hispanic:* | 173 | 3.83% |
| Asian: | 596 | 13.20% |
| American Indian: | 2,652 | 58.75% |
| Hawaiian: | 286 | 6.34% |
| Other: | 33 | 0.73% |
| Total: | 4,514 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 2,565 | 51.99% | 31.2 years |
| Females: | 2,369 | 48.01% | 29.8 years |
| Total: | 4,934 | 100% | 30.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 4,266 | 89.15% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 113 | 2.36% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 238 | 4.97% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 168 | 8.48% |
| Total Population: | 4,785 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 4,379 | 91.52% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 406 | 8.48% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $115,313, which is far above the national median ($80,734), is up $26,160 (29.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $28,900. Family households earn a median of $131,423 versus $47,321 for nonfamily households (a difference of $84,102). By gender, male median income is $77,382 and female is $76,076, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $1,306 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 64.2%, which is about the same as the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.9%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (44.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $89,153 | $80,188 | $90,500 | $82,976 | $76,902 | $78,804 | $82,964 | $83,205 | $86,413 | $87,870 | $93,661 | $86,810 | $89,038 | $115,313 |
| Median Family Income | $100,521 | $84,293 | $95,000 | $94,732 | $93,646 | $94,107 | $95,000 | $91,019 | $88,750 | $92,721 | $102,174 | $105,116 | $106,016 | $131,423 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $51,389 | $43,958 | $57,344 | $45,750 | $33,889 | $46,250 | $53,977 | $49,375 | $55,179 | $54,213 | $55,840 | $61,009 | $63,977 | $47,321 |
| Median Male Income | $76,508 | $60,046 | $59,539 | $52,021 | $51,159 | $53,750 | $60,481 | $56,563 | $56,346 | $54,063 | $62,045 | $61,518 | $70,313 | $77,382 |
| Median Female Income | $60,900 | $58,207 | $55,891 | $52,875 | $54,609 | $52,292 | $56,613 | $57,574 | $62,976 | $63,375 | $67,857 | $69,282 | $66,763 | $76,076 |
| Employed: | 2,022 | 57.56% |
| Unemployed: | 201 | 5.72% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,290 | 36.72% |
| Total: | 3,513 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 890 | 44.02% |
| Service: | 322 | 15.92% |
| Sales and Office: | 334 | 16.52% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 156 | 7.72% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 320 | 15.83% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 2,022 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $311,400, which is lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $127,800 (69.61%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $126,400. The median gross rent is $1,360, which is a bit under the national median ($1,413), is up $260 (23.64%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $321. Of occupied housing, owners make up 45.59% (52.21% with a mortgage, 47.79% free-and-clear) and renters 54.41% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.81%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $183,600 | $183,000 | $174,700 | $170,000 | $165,700 | $177,800 | $181,200 | $181,600 | $185,000 | $197,200 | $196,900 | $248,000 | $282,400 | $311,400 |
| Less than $500: | 32 | 4.08% |
| $500 to $999: | 119 | 15.18% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 283 | 36.10% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 107 | 13.65% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 111 | 14.16% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 29 | 3.70% |
| $3,000 or more: | 38 | 4.85% |
| No Rent: | 65 | 8.29% |
| Total: | 784 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,100 | $1,120 | $1,136 | $1,159 | $1,134 | $1,097 | $1,061 | $1,140 | $1,039 | $1,069 | $1,043 | $1,272 | $1,190 | $1,360 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 343 | 23.80% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 314 | 21.79% |
| Renter Occupied: | 784 | 54.41% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 1,441 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 1,441 | 88.19% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 193 | 11.81% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,634 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 1,063 | 65.06% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 567 | 34.70% |
| Other Units: | 4 | 0.24% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,634 | 100% |
In 2024, 16.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 83.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 13.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 11.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 0.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.70 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (47.93%). College enrollment is 18.47%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 77 | 2.73% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 381 | 13.53% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 875 | 31.07% |
| Some college, no degree: | 707 | 25.11% |
| Associate's degree: | 313 | 11.12% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 253 | 8.98% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 210 | 7.46% |
| Total: | 2,816 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 2,358 | 83.74% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 463 | 16.44% |
| Private Insurance: | 3,112 | 59.23% |
| Public Insurance: | 1,521 | 28.95% |
| No Insurance: | 621 | 11.82% |
| Total: | 5,254 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 4,633 | 88.18% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 10.4% | 9.5% | 7.8% | 8.0% | 7.8% | 10.5% | 8.0% | 7.0% | 8.9% | 7.0% | 6.2% | 10.6% | 9.6% | 11.0% |
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: | 94 | 6.38% |
| Kindergarten: | 25 | 1.70% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 706 | 47.93% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 376 | 25.53% |
| College or graduate school: | 272 | 18.47% |
| Total: | 1,473 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 119 | 8.08% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 1,107 | 75.15% |
ZIP Code 99723 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 62 business establishments, employing about 1,391 people with an annual payroll of $175,132,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,353Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 62Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $57,086,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $175,132,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 1,391Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99723 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 99723. It covers 18.885 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.217 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: | 18.885 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 3.217 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 99723 is in the North Slope Borough School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 0 private school(s). It also has 1 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 March 1, 2026.