Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 29.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 3.47 |
| Below Poverty | 20.4% ▲ 104% above avg |
| College Grads | 20.7% ▼ 47% below avg |
| Unemployment | 17.4% ▲ 256% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 15 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,184 (44.3%) |
| Some College | 736 (14.9%) |
| Associates | 871 (17.7%) |
| Bachelors | 179 (3.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 943 (19.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $79,460 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $200,847 ▼ 28% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,273/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 3,892 |
| Vacant Units | 1,113 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Nome (CA) County is located in Alaska and encompasses 14 ZIP codes spanning 14 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 9,901 residents. With a median age of 29.22, it is a young county.
Nome (CA) County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $79,459 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 17.4%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 20.4% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.
Housing in Nome (CA) County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $200,847 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,272. Homeownership rates are high at 65.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Nome (CA) County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 14.0%. Educational attainment is less-educated — 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Nome (CA) County, AK is a middle-income area in Alaska. The 14 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99785 | Brevig Mission | 691 | $55,000 | $80,900 | $813 | 18.6% | 6.0% |
| 99739 | Elim | 278 | $35,000 | $117,300 | — | 35.9% | 16.1% |
| 99742 | Gambell | 464 | $48,750 | $77,300 | $900 | 32.1% | 8.5% |
| 99753 | Koyuk | 306 | $34,250 | $97,200 | $931 | 29.4% | 13.8% |
| 99762 | Nome | 4,154 | $109,896 | $324,000 | $1,567 | 8.7% | 30.3% |
| 99659 | Saint Michael | 220 | $56,250 | — | — | 29.5% | 7.1% |
| 99769 | Savoonga | 766 | $51,875 | $105,300 | — | 27.7% | 5.9% |
| 99771 | Shaktoolik | 293 | $65,833 | $93,000 | — | 37.4% | 6.0% |
| 99772 | Shishmaref | 462 | $62,083 | $116,700 | $950 | 22.9% | 13.4% |
| 99671 | Stebbins | 666 | $48,333 | $116,100 | $863 | 34.4% | 5.6% |
| 99778 | Teller | 309 | $42,500 | $56,700 | $1,008 | 13.3% | 3.8% |
| 99684 | Unalakleet | 821 | $100,625 | $171,300 | $1,180 | 8.0% | 49.0% |
| 99783 | Wales | 286 | $38,125 | $96,900 | — | 12.0% | 0.0% |
| 99784 | White Mountain | 185 | $56,563 | $104,700 | $1,025 | 19.3% | 16.7% |