99762 ZIP Code — Nome, AK

Nome County, Alaska

ZIP code 99762 is located in Nome, Alaska, within Nome County. It covers approximately 1,710.95 square miles and serves a population of 4,150 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99762

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 $303,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.

Median household income is $99,830. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 7 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

4,150

population

1,710.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99762 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99762

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99762. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nome	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,150
Population density	4,150 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	180

Geography
Land area	1,710.95 sq mi
Water area	5.28 sq mi
Latitude	65.1441
Longitude	-165.0697
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	26.1%	39.1%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	33.5%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	28.9%	21.3%	28.9%
Over $200k	11.1%	6.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,150

Population

4,150

People per sq mi

31.2

Median age

$99,830

Median household income

$40,900

Per capita income

$303,700

Median home value

$1,622

Median monthly rent

50.7%

Home ownership

7.1%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

1,313

Housing units

26.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

180

Under 5

179

158

5–9

156

208

10–14

207

137

15–19

136

164

20–24

163

309

25–34

306

292

35–44

289

277

45–54

276

140

55–59

139

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,265	30.5%
18 and over	2,885	69.5%
65 and over	269	6.5%
Median age	31.2 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 54.6%

White 24.9%

Two or more races 14.2%

Asian 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Black or African American 1.6%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2,303	54.6%
White	1,050	24.9%
Two or more races	597	14.2%
Asian	111	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	69	1.6%
Black or African American	68	1.6%
Other race	21	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.1%	39.1%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	33.5%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	28.9%	21.3%	28.9%
Over $200k	11.1%	6.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 6.7%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 22.9%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k+ 16.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	6.7%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	22.9%
$150k–$200k	10.7%
$200k+	16.3%
Median income	$99,830

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.7%

$50k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k–$300k 27.6%

$300k–$500k 38.7%

$500k–$1M 12.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$303,700
Median rent / month	$1,622
Owner occupied	50.7%
Renter occupied	49.3%
Vacant	32.1%
Single-family detached	70.9%
Large apartment buildings	3.3%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	3.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	8.1%
1980–1989	38.0%
1970–1979	18.7%
1960–1969	5.5%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	4.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.3%
1 bedroom	16.9%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	34.1%
4 bedrooms	9.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	26.2%
1 vehicle	38.4%
2 vehicles	24.6%
3 or more	10.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.5%
Electricity	3.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.6%
Fuel oil	89.9%
Wood	4.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	498	37.1%
Cohabiting couple	194	14.5%
Male householder, no spouse	329	24.5%
Female householder, no spouse	320	23.9%
Households with children under 18	587	43.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	225	16.8%
Average household size	2.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.7%	38.9%
Married	34.6%	42.8%
Separated	2.6%	2.7%
Widowed	2.8%	4.9%
Divorced	11.4%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 33.0%

Some college, no degree 27.9%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 12.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.5%
Bachelor's or higher	26.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	49	4.3%
Kindergarten	68	6.0%
Elementary school	634	55.8%
High school	222	19.5%
College / grad school	163	14.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.0%

Public administration 16.9%

Transportation & utilities 11.2%

Retail trade 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Other services 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Construction 2.8%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Professional & management 2.6%

Information 1.8%

Manufacturing 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.4%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	9.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.0%
Government	35.7%
Self-employed	1.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	42.9%
Carpool	15.3%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	23.8%
Work from home	6.4%
Other means	11.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	7.1

Poverty

All people 7.1%

Under 18 years 5.7%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 10.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	15.3%
Retirement income	13.4%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.6%
High blood pressure	28.9%
High cholesterol	27.2%
Diabetes	8.5%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	18.5%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.4%
Cancer	4.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.4%
Binge drinking	22.3%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.6%
Depression	16.8%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	60.3%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	85.8%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	206	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.5%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	8.0%
65 and over	39.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.0%
Public insurance	26.7%
No insurance	13.3%
Uninsured under 19	8.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,791	91.3%
Spanish	64	1.7%
Other Indo-European	8	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	27	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,008	96.6%
Born in same state	3,977	95.8%
Born in different state	3,109	74.9%
Foreign born	31	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	142	3.4%
Not a US citizen	94	66.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	249	6%
Italian	247	6%
Polish	110	2.7%
English	76	1.8%
Dutch	44	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	21	0.5%
Norwegian	6	0.1%
German	5	0.1%
Irish	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.3%
Internet access	99.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99762

What city is ZIP code 99762 in?

ZIP code 99762 is primarily assigned to Nome, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99762 in?

ZIP code 99762 falls within Nome County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99762 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 99762 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the population of ZIP code 99762?

ZIP code 99762 has an estimated population of 4,150 residents, with a density of 2 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 99762?

The median household income in ZIP code 99762 is $99,830, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99762?

The median home value in ZIP code 99762 is $303,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 99762 in?

ZIP code 99762 observes the AKST timezone.