City

Gambell, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Nome (CA) County  ·  Alaska

👥464Population
💰$48,750Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂27.6Median Age
🏠$77,300Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓8.5%College Grads▼ 78% below avg
📊32.1%Unemployment▲ 555% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.2% Female 46.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 2.4%Other: 4.5%Race
White2.4%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
22%
18–24
13%
25–44
28%
45–64
21%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.14
Below Poverty28.9% ▲ 189% above avg
College Grads8.5% ▼ 78% below avg
Unemployment32.1% ▲ 555% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.9%)
HS Graduate114 (53.8%)
Some College41 (19.3%)
Associates37 (17.5%)
Bachelors6 (2.8%)
Graduate Degree12 (5.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 53.8%Some College: 19.3%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 2.8%Graduate: 5.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad53.8%
Some College19.3%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors2.8%
Graduate5.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.1%Renter: 14.9%Tenure
Owner85.1%
Renter14.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,750 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$77,300 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$900/mo
Total Housing Units175
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Walked
78%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
98%
15–30 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
55%
About Gambell, AK

Gambell is a city in Alaska, located in Nome (CA) County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 464 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27.6 years.

Economically, Gambell is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,750 is below the national average. Approximately 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 32.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Gambell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $77,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $900 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gambell is less-educated. 8.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 2.4%.

Gambell, AK offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alaska.

ZIP Codes in Gambell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99742 464 $48,750 $77,300 $900 32.1% 8.5% 85.1%