ZIP code 99759
Where is ZIP code 99759?
Point Lay, Alaska
North Slope Borough · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 99759 belongs to Point Lay, Alaska in North Slope Borough. 99759 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Point Lay post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Alaska Time zone and uses area code 907. About 390 people live in the 99759 area, where the median household income is $104,063. The closest ZIP codes are 99782 (Wainwright, 92.6 mi northeast), 99791 (Atqasuk, 125.9 mi east) and 99723 (Barrow, 140.9 mi east).
| ZIP code | 99759 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Point Lay |
| Also accepted | Barrow |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | North Slope Borough |
| Time zone | Alaska Time · now |
| Area code | 907 |
| Coordinates | 69.8724, -162.4598 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 997 |
Population and income in 99759
| Population | 390 · lower than 54% of Alaska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 15 · higher than 61% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 16.5 years · lower than 100% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $104,063 · higher than 89% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $25,517 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 10% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $119,100 · lower than 64% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,042 a month |
| Housing units | 102 |
| Households | 83 (4.7 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 46% / 54% |
| Land area | 25.73 sq mi (plus 0.48 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99759. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 99759
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99782 | Wainwright, AK | 92.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99791 | Atqasuk, AK | 125.9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99723 | Barrow, AK | 140.9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99766 | Point Hope, AK | 145 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 99750 | Kivalina, AK | 157.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99749 | Kiana, AK | 168.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99761 | Noatak, AK | 175.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99786 | Ambler, AK | 205.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99752 | Kotzebue, AK | 217.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99763 | Noorvik, AK | 218 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99789 | Nuiqsut, AK | 245.1 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99751 | Kobuk, AK | 254.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 99759 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 99759
PO BOX 123
POINT LAY AK 99759
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 99759. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (99759-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 99759?
- 99759 is a Point Lay, Alaska ZIP code. Barrow is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 99759 in?
- ZIP code 99759 is in North Slope Borough, Alaska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 99759 in?
- 99759 is in the Alaska Time zone (America/Nome).
- What area code is 99759?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 99759 use area code 907.
- What is the population of ZIP code 99759?
- About 390 people live in ZIP code 99759, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 99759?
- The median household income in 99759 is $104,063 a year, higher than 89% of Alaska ZIP codes.
- Can I use 99759 for a street address?
- No. 99759 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Point Lay use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 99759?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 99759 are 99782 (Wainwright, 92.6 miles), 99791 (Atqasuk, 125.9 miles), 99723 (Barrow, 140.9 miles) and 99766 (Point Hope, 145 miles).