ZIP code 99766
Where is ZIP code 99766?
Point Hope, Alaska
North Slope Borough · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 99766 belongs to Point Hope, Alaska in North Slope Borough. 99766 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Point Hope post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Alaska Time zone and uses area code 907. About 832 people live in the 99766 area, where the median household income is $74,844. The closest ZIP codes are 99750 (Kivalina, 77.5 mi southeast), 99761 (Noatak, 110.4 mi southeast) and 99759 (Point Lay, 145 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 99766 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Point Hope |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | North Slope Borough |
| Time zone | Alaska Time · now |
| Area code | 907 |
| Coordinates | 68.2577, -166.2117 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 997 |
Population and income in 99766
| Population | 832 · higher than 66% of Alaska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3 · lower than 61% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 26.2 years · lower than 82% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $74,844 · higher than 59% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $24,701 |
| Below the poverty line | 20% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 3.2% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $167,000 · lower than 53% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,088 a month |
| Housing units | 216 |
| Households | 185 (4.5 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 55% / 45% |
| Land area | 262.55 sq mi (plus 42.53 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99766. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 99766
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99750 | Kivalina, AK | 77.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99761 | Noatak, AK | 110.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99759 | Point Lay, AK | 145 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99772 | Shishmaref, AK | 151.1 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99752 | Kotzebue, AK | 157.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99749 | Kiana, AK | 160.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99736 | Deering, AK | 176 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99783 | Wales, AK | 182.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99763 | Noorvik, AK | 193.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99785 | Brevig Mission, AK | 195.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99770 | Selawik, AK | 215.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99762 | Nome, AK | 217.4 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 99766 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 99766
PO BOX 123
POINT HOPE AK 99766
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (99766-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 99766?
- 99766 is a Point Hope, Alaska ZIP code.
- What county is 99766 in?
- ZIP code 99766 is in North Slope Borough, Alaska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 99766 in?
- 99766 is in the Alaska Time zone (America/Nome).
- What area code is 99766?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 99766 use area code 907.
- What is the population of ZIP code 99766?
- About 832 people live in ZIP code 99766, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 99766?
- The median household income in 99766 is $74,844 a year, higher than 59% of Alaska ZIP codes.
- Can I use 99766 for a street address?
- No. 99766 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Point Hope use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 99766?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 99766 are 99750 (Kivalina, 77.5 miles), 99761 (Noatak, 110.4 miles), 99759 (Point Lay, 145 miles) and 99772 (Shishmaref, 151.1 miles).