99739 ZIP Code — Elim, AK

Nome County, Alaska

ZIP code 99739 is located in Elim, Alaska, within Nome County. It covers approximately 2,907.72 square miles and serves a population of 293 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99739

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $106,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $35,000. Poverty affects 37% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 50% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 4 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (38%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 99739 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

293

population

2,907.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99739 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99739

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99739. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elim	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	293
Population density	147 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	180

Geography
Land area	2,907.72 sq mi
Water area	20.04 sq mi
Latitude	64.6870
Longitude	-162.0915
Timezone	Alaska (AKT)
Area code	907

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.1%	39.1%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	41.8%	33.5%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	21.3%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

293

Population

147

People per sq mi

19.9

Median age

$35,000

Median household income

$11,597

Per capita income

$106,300

Median home value

$917

Median monthly rent

75.0%

Home ownership

36.5%

Poverty rate

44.4%

Unemployment

Housing units

3.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	134	45.7%
18 and over	159	54.3%
65 and over	10	3.4%
Median age	19.9 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 97.3%

White 1.7%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	285	97.3%
White	5	1.7%
Two or more races	3	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.1%	39.1%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	41.8%	33.5%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	21.3%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 26.5%

$15k–$25k 13.2%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 17.6%

$50k–$75k 2.9%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	26.5%
$15k–$25k	13.2%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	17.6%
$50k–$75k	2.9%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	10.3%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
Median income	$35,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.5%

$50k–$100k 23.5%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 21.6%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$106,300
Median rent / month	$917
Owner occupied	75.0%
Renter occupied	25.0%
Vacant	32.0%
Single-family detached	98.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	4.0
Avg household size (owned)	4.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	19.0%
1980–1989	22.0%
1970–1979	36.0%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.0%
1 bedroom	13.0%
2 bedrooms	18.0%
3 bedrooms	38.0%
4 bedrooms	26.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	77.9%
1 vehicle	22.1%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Fuel oil	77.9%
Wood	22.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	23	33.8%
Cohabiting couple	9	13.2%
Male householder, no spouse	23	33.8%
Female householder, no spouse	13	19.1%
Households with children under 18	48	70.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	9	13.2%
Average household size	4.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	65.2%	51.4%
Married	25.0%	38.9%
Separated	2.7%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.6%
Divorced	7.1%	4.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 66.9%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 3.1%

Bachelor's degree 0.8%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	3.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	5.5%
Kindergarten	8	6.3%
Elementary school	77	60.2%
High school	31	24.2%
College / grad school	5	3.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 48.3%

Public administration 15.0%

Retail trade 10.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Other services 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Construction 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.3%
Service	28.3%
Sales & office	8.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	31.7%
Government	56.7%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	3.4%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	31.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	60.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	3.9

Poverty

All people 36.5%

Under 18 years 36.6%

18 and over 36.5%

Married-couple families 34.8%

Female-led households 41.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	16.2%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	13.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	50.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	26.2%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	20.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	4.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	38.3%
Binge drinking	21.6%
No physical activity	32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	25.8%
Poor mental health	19.3%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	19.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	60.3%
Visited dentist	39.0%
Cholesterol screening	77.7%
Teeth loss	39.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.4%
65 and over	40.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	12.3%
Public insurance	72.4%
No insurance	16.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	273	93.2%
Spanish	3	1.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	293	100.0%
Born in same state	293	100.0%
Born in different state	288	98.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	23.2%
Internet access	92.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99739

What city is ZIP code 99739 in?

ZIP code 99739 is primarily assigned to Elim, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99739 in?

ZIP code 99739 falls within Nome County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99739 family-oriented?

46% of residents in ZIP code 99739 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99739?

37% of residents in ZIP code 99739 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 99739?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99739?

The median home value in ZIP code 99739 is $106,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 99739 in?

ZIP code 99739 observes the AKST timezone.