City

Nome, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Nome (CA) County  ·  Alaska

👥4,154Population
💰$109,896Median HH Income▲ 44% above avg
🎂31.4Median Age
🏠$324,000Median Home Value▲ 16% above avg
🎓30.3%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊8.7%Unemployment▲ 78% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 24.6%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 2.4%Asian: 3.4%Other: 12.5%Race
White24.6%
Hispanic4.6%
Black2.4%
Asian3.4%
Other12.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
23%
18–24
10%
25–44
28%
45–64
24%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.89
Below Poverty7.5% ▼ 25% below avg
College Grads30.3% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment8.7% ▲ 78% above avg
No HS Diploma1 (0%)
HS Graduate763 (33.2%)
Some College334 (14.6%)
Associates501 (21.8%)
Bachelors121 (5.3%)
Graduate Degree575 (25.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 33.2%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 21.8%Bachelors: 5.3%Graduate: 25.1%Edu
HS Grad33.2%
Some College14.6%
Associates21.8%
Bachelors5.3%
Graduate25.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 52.6%Renter: 47.4%Tenure
Owner52.6%
Renter47.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
38%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$109,896 ▲ 44% above avg
Median Home Value$324,000 ▲ 16% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,567/mo
Total Housing Units1,956
Vacant Units620

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
25%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
84%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
30%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
54%
About Nome, AK

Nome is a city in Alaska, located in Nome (CA) County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,154 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.4 years.

Economically, Nome is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $109,896 is above the national average. Approximately 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Nome is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $324,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,567 per month.

The population of Nome is moderately educated. 30.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 24.6%.

Nome, AK offers residents above-average earning potential within Alaska.

ZIP Codes in Nome
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99762 4,154 $109,896 $324,000 $1,567 8.7% 30.3% 52.6%