| ZIP Code | 99762 |
|---|---|
| City | Nome |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Nome (CA) County |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Elevation | 6 ft |
| Latitude | 64.739808 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -164.654295 |
| Timezone | Anchorage (DST) |
| FIPS | 02180 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.89 |
| Below Poverty | 7.5% ▼ 25% below avg |
| College Grads | 30.3% ▼ 22% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.7% ▲ 78% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0%) |
| HS Graduate | 763 (33.2%) |
| Some College | 334 (14.6%) |
| Associates | 501 (21.8%) |
| Bachelors | 121 (5.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 575 (25.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $109,896 ▲ 44% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $324,000 ▲ 16% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,567/mo ↑ 5% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,956 |
| Vacant Units | 620 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.89 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,956 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 620 |
| Owner Occupied | 52.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 47.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.89 |
ZIP code 99762 is located in Nome, Alaska, within Nome (CA) County. With a population of 4,154, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.4 years. Economically, 99762 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $109,896 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 99762 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $324,000 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,567 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (52.6%) and renters (47.4%). Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 99762 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 24.6%. Residents are moderately educated — 30.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.5%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 99762 stands at 8.7%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 48%.
Overall, ZIP code 99762 in Nome, AK is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 4,154 residents, a median household income of $109,896, and a median home value of $324,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alaska.