ZIP code 99782
Where is ZIP code 99782?
Wainwright, Alaska
North Slope Borough · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 99782 belongs to Wainwright, Alaska in North Slope Borough. 99782 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Wainwright post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Alaska Time zone and uses area code 907. About 718 people live in the 99782 area, where the median household income is $93,750. The closest ZIP codes are 99791 (Atqasuk, 46.5 mi east), 99723 (Barrow, 68.8 mi southeast) and 99759 (Point Lay, 92.6 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 99782 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Wainwright |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | North Slope Borough |
| Time zone | Alaska Time · now |
| Area code | 907 |
| Coordinates | 70.6971, -159.3252 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 997 |
Population and income in 99782
| Population | 718 · higher than 63% of Alaska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 70 · higher than 78% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 28.4 years · lower than 73% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 55% / 45% |
| Median household income | $93,750 · higher than 80% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $30,294 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 5.6% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $117,000 · lower than 66% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $833 a month |
| Housing units | 206 |
| Households | 194 (3.7 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 67% / 34% |
| Land area | 10.31 sq mi (plus 4.17 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99782. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 99782
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99791 | Atqasuk, AK | 46.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99723 | Barrow, AK | 68.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99759 | Point Lay, AK | 92.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 99789 | Nuiqsut, AK | 177.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99786 | Ambler, AK | 216.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99749 | Kiana, AK | 217.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99734 | Prudhoe Bay, AK | 224.4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99766 | Point Hope, AK | 236.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 99750 | Kivalina, AK | 237 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 99761 | Noatak, AK | 247.7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99721 | Anaktuvuk Pass, AK | 255.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99751 | Kobuk, AK | 264.8 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 99782 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 99782
PO BOX 123
WAINWRIGHT AK 99782
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (99782-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 99782?
- 99782 is a Wainwright, Alaska ZIP code.
- What county is 99782 in?
- ZIP code 99782 is in North Slope Borough, Alaska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 99782 in?
- 99782 is in the Alaska Time zone (America/Anchorage).
- What area code is 99782?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 99782 use area code 907.
- What is the population of ZIP code 99782?
- About 718 people live in ZIP code 99782, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 99782?
- The median household income in 99782 is $93,750 a year, higher than 80% of Alaska ZIP codes.
- Can I use 99782 for a street address?
- No. 99782 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Wainwright use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 99782?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 99782 are 99791 (Atqasuk, 46.5 miles), 99723 (Barrow, 68.8 miles), 99759 (Point Lay, 92.6 miles) and 99789 (Nuiqsut, 177.5 miles).