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Nome County
Gambell, AK
99742
99742 ZIP Code — Gambell, AK
Nome County, Alaska
ZIP code 99742 is located in
Gambell ,
Alaska ,
within Nome County .
It covers approximately 10.51 square miles and serves a population of
426 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone,
served by area code 907 .
About ZIP code 99742
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $76,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $39,375. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 52% 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 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (39%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 99742 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
426
Population density
41 / sq mi
State FIPS
02
County FIPS
180
Geography
Land area
10.51 sq mi
Water area
17.92 sq mi
Latitude
63.7514
Longitude
-171.6942
Timezone
Alaska (AKT)
Area code
907
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.5%
39.1%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
25.4%
33.5%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
13.5%
21.3%
28.9%
Over $200k
1.6%
6.0%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$39,375
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 139 32.6% 18 and over 287 67.4% 65 and over 29 6.8% Median age 25.8 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
93%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.5%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 396 93% Two or more races 15 3.5% White 13 3.1% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.5%
39.1%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
25.4%
33.5%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
13.5%
21.3%
28.9%
Over $200k
1.6%
6.0%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 16.1% $10k–$15k 2.4% $15k–$25k 13.7% $25k–$35k 11.3% $35k–$50k 13.7% $50k–$75k 16.1% $75k–$100k 11.3% $100k–$150k 8.1% $150k–$200k 5.6% $200k+ 1.6% Median income $39,375
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $76,700 Median rent / month $938 Owner occupied 83.9% Renter occupied 16.1% Vacant 13.3% Single-family detached 90.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 3.6 Avg household size (owned) 3.51
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.3% 2000–2009 6.3% 1990–1999 13.3% 1980–1989 23.8% 1970–1979 21.7% 1960–1969 2.1% 1950–1959 4.2% 1940–1949 11.2% 1939 or earlier 11.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.6% 1 bedroom 14.7% 2 bedrooms 28.7% 3 bedrooms 30.1% 4 bedrooms 21.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 93.5% 1 vehicle 4.8% 2 vehicles 1.6% 3 or more 0.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Fuel oil 98.4% Wood 1.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 29 23.4% Cohabiting couple 18 14.5% Male householder, no spouse 43 34.7% Female householder, no spouse 34 27.4% Households with children under 18 73 58.9% Households with seniors (65+) 30 24.2% Average household size 3.44
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 68.8% 60.5% Married 21.8% 21.1% Separated 2.9% 1.3% Widowed 3.5% 12.5% Divorced 2.9% 4.6%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
13.6%
Some college, no degree
17.5%
Graduate / professional
3.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 77.6% Bachelor's or higher 4.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 3.5% Kindergarten 9 7.8% Elementary school 55 47.8% High school 43 37.4% College / grad school 4 3.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
45.2%
Public administration
16.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.0%
Professional & management
3.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.3% Service 32.3% Sales & office 15.3% Natural resources & construction 2.4% Production & transportation 13.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 29.0% Government 62.1% Self-employed 8.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 0.0% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 18.0% Work from home 10.7% Other means 71.3% Avg commute (minutes) 3.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
10.3%
Female-led households
35.5%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 29.8% Retirement income 6.5% Supplemental Security 6.5% Cash public assistance 16.9% Food stamps / SNAP 52.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.8% High blood pressure 36.2% High cholesterol 27.8% Diabetes 14.1% Heart disease 8.3% Stroke 5.2% Asthma 12.8% Arthritis 22.7% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 9.9% Cancer 4.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 39.1% Binge drinking 19.8% No physical activity 33.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.7% Depression 19.5% Fair or poor health 27.3% Poor mental health 18.8% Poor physical health 16.9% No health insurance 19.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 61.9% Visited dentist 39.4% Cholesterol screening 80.0% Teeth loss 37.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 10 3.5%
Disability % Any disability 13.4% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 17.1% 65 and over 44.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 13.1% Public insurance 70.9% No insurance 20.9% Uninsured under 19 10.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 393 92.3% Spanish 15 3.8% 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) 424 99.5% Born in same state 424 99.5% Born in different state 404 94.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 2 0.5% Not a US citizen 2 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 28 6.6% French 4 0.9%
Ancestry Count % Polish 3 0.7% Italian 2 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 29.1% Internet access 85.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99742
What city is ZIP code 99742 in?
ZIP code 99742 is primarily assigned to Gambell, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99742 in?
ZIP code 99742 falls within Nome County, Alaska.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99742?
35% of residents in ZIP code 99742 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 99742 family-oriented?
33% of residents in ZIP code 99742 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 99742?
5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 99742 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 99742 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 99742 in?
ZIP code 99742 observes the AKST timezone.
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