| City: | Prudhoe Bay, Alaska |
| Borough: | North Slope Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:23:59 AM |
| Population: | 1,035 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 70.1811, -149.7362 |
| Land Area: | 227.437 sq mi |
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Prudhoe Bay sits at 70.18° North latitude on Alaska's Arctic coast, making it one of the most remote ZIP codes in America. This isn't a town in any traditional sense. It's an oil field work camp spanning 2,135 square miles of Arctic tundra. Of the 1,035 people counted here during the 2020 Census, 1,018 lived in group quarters (worker housing), with zero traditional households recorded.
The petroleum industry dominates completely. With 53 business establishments employing 2,588 workers, this ZIP supports more than twice as many jobs as residents. Most workers rotate in and out on multi-week shifts, living in dormitories and camps while working the North Slope oil fields. Transportation and warehousing alone accounts for 1,298 workers, with an additional 677 in extraction industries. Per capita income reaches $101,555, among the highest in Alaska.
This is a PO Box Only Zone, but unusually, the post office maintains zero PO Boxes. Mail delivery uses 2 rural routes and general delivery to serve the work camps and airport facilities. Streets include Brooks Range Napa Street, Airport Way, and Deadhorse Airport (the adjacent airport serving the oil fields). With a median age of 45.6 years and 29% of workers reporting remote work capability, this reflects a mature, highly skilled workforce operating in extreme isolation.
Prudhoe Bay experiences 24-hour darkness in winter and 24-hour daylight in summer. Temperatures can drop below -40°F. There's no permanent residential population, no schools, and no traditional civic infrastructure. Mail to Prudhoe Bay goes to work camp addresses or general delivery at the Deadhorse post office, which serves as the logistical hub for America's largest oil field.
Limited addressing infrastructure reflects work camp nature; streets named for the Brooks Range and adjacent Deadhorse Airport.
ZIP Code 99734 has 1,035 residents and 0 households. The median age is 45.6 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 92.0% male and 8.0% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (78.3%, much higher than the state average of 59.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,035Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,203Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 233 | 831 | 1,250 | 1,566 | 2,122 | 1,970 | 1,624 | 1,458 | 1,314 | 586 | 1,074 | 1,423 | 1,424 | 1,203 |
| Decennial Census | 845 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,035 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 45.6
Male Median Age: 45.9
Female Median Age: 33.9
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 15 | 73 | 93 | 106 | 94 | 112 | 151 | 106 | 126 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Female | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 24 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 19 | 82 | 117 | 114 | 98 | 122 | 163 | 106 | 133 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| White: | 810 | 76.06% |
| Black: | 25 | 2.35% |
| Hispanic:* | 116 | 10.89% |
| Asian: | 12 | 1.13% |
| American Indian: | 59 | 5.54% |
| Hawaiian: | 13 | 1.22% |
| Other: | 30 | 2.82% |
| Total: | 1,065 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 952 | 91.98% | 45.9 years |
| Females: | 83 | 8.02% | 33.9 years |
| Total: | 1,035 | 100% | 45.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,066 | 88.61% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 6 | 0.50% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 43 | 3.57% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 88 | 10.89% |
| Total Population: | 1,203 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,072 | 89.11% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 131 | 10.89% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $79,623 and female is $90,026, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $10,403 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 96.2%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (34.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $207,750 | $81,705 | $86,106 | $94,130 | $0 | $96,023 | $99,702 | $106,394 | $104,688 | $105,962 | $104,089 | $109,004 | $94,034 | $79,623 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $35,893 | $38,875 | $41,000 | $0 | $81,094 | $83,036 | $89,250 | $79,625 | $64,063 | $73,750 | $59,091 | $61,825 | $90,026 |
| Employed: | 1,134 | 94.90% |
| Unemployed: | 8 | 0.67% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 53 | 4.44% |
| Total: | 1,195 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 94 | 8.29% |
| Service: | 230 | 20.28% |
| Sales and Office: | 113 | 9.96% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 301 | 26.54% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 396 | 34.92% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,134 | 100% |
In 2024, 19.40% 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 92.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 84.90%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 22.20%, which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 88 | 7.94% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 458 | 41.30% |
| Some college, no degree: | 228 | 20.56% |
| Associate's degree: | 120 | 10.82% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 154 | 13.89% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 61 | 5.50% |
| Total: | 1,109 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,021 | 92.06% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 215 | 19.39% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,014 | 75.90% |
| Public Insurance: | 265 | 19.84% |
| No Insurance: | 57 | 4.27% |
| Total: | 1,336 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,279 | 95.73% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 85 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 85 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 99734 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 50 business establishments, employing about 2,617 people with an annual payroll of $429,201,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 50Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $123,791,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $429,201,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 2,617Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99734 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 99734. It covers 227.437 sq mi of land and a water area of 18.906 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: | 227.437 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 18.906 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: | 0264380Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Prudhoe Bay CDP; AlaskaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 99734 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead.
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 February 1, 2026.