99782 Wainwright, AK is a small community in the North Slope Borough of Alaska. Located on the shores of the Beaufort Sea, it has a population of 513 according to the last census. The population density here is 28 people per square mile.
Those living and visiting 99782 Wainwright, AK can enjoy all sorts of activities year-round thanks to its unique location and climate. There are plenty of outdoor activities like fishing, kayaking, whale watching, and even dog sledding excursions that can be enjoyed here. There are also plenty of organizations and businesses in town that make life here interesting such as Wainwright's Native Store, Ainokotan General Store for buying supplies, J&D Trading Post for local art and souvenirs, Joe's Pizza for delicious food choices and Blue Sky Salon & Café for coffee and snacks. Lastly you can also attend various sporting events held throughout the year such as basketball tournaments at the Wainwright Youth Center or volleyball games at the High School Gymnasium.
The population in Wainwright (zip 99782) is 513. There are 29 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wainwright (zip 99782) is 28.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wainwright (zip 99782) is 3.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wainwright (zip 99782)
- 39.4% are married
- 2.9% are divorced
- 35.3% are married with children
- 31.9% have children, but are single
Race in Wainwright (zip 99782)
- 6.2% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 83.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 8.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander