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Nome County
Shishmaref, AK
99772
99772 ZIP Code — Shishmaref, AK
Nome County, Alaska
ZIP code 99772 is located in
Shishmaref ,
Alaska ,
within Nome County .
It covers approximately 3,971.70 square miles and serves a population of
568 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone,
served by area code 907 .
About ZIP code 99772
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 $118,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $56,875. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 51% 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 5 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 9% 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. 24% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 99772 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
568
Population density
189 / sq mi
State FIPS
02
County FIPS
180
Geography
Land area
3,971.70 sq mi
Water area
328.10 sq mi
Latitude
66.0783
Longitude
-165.7557
Timezone
Alaska (AKT)
Area code
907
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.1%
39.1%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
40.6%
33.5%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
10.9%
21.3%
28.9%
Over $200k
1.4%
6.0%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$56,875
Median household income
$118,300
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 213 37.5% 18 and over 355 62.5% 65 and over 55 9.7% Median age 30.2 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
94%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 534 94% White 12 2.1% Asian 12 2.1% Two or more races 10 1.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.1%
39.1%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
40.6%
33.5%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
10.9%
21.3%
28.9%
Over $200k
1.4%
6.0%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.0% $10k–$15k 3.3% $15k–$25k 9.3% $25k–$35k 16.0% $35k–$50k 14.0% $50k–$75k 17.3% $75k–$100k 12.7% $100k–$150k 14.0% $150k–$200k 4.7% $200k+ 4.7% Median income $56,875
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $118,300 Median rent / month $900 Owner occupied 72.7% Renter occupied 27.3% Vacant 43.0% Single-family detached 98.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.4% Median rooms 3.9 Avg household size (owned) 3.94
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.5% 2000–2009 15.6% 1990–1999 17.9% 1980–1989 32.7% 1970–1979 22.1% 1960–1969 5.3% 1950–1959 1.9% 1940–1949 3.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 12.5% 1 bedroom 9.5% 2 bedrooms 16.7% 3 bedrooms 41.4% 4 bedrooms 19.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 91.3% 1 vehicle 4.0% 2 vehicles 3.3% 3 or more 1.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Fuel oil 95.3% Wood 4.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 50 33.3% Cohabiting couple 29 19.3% Male householder, no spouse 38 25.3% Female householder, no spouse 33 22.0% Households with children under 18 96 64.0% Households with seniors (65+) 43 28.7% Average household size 3.79
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 66.2% 53.1% Married 23.7% 32.1% Separated 1.3% 0.0% Widowed 3.1% 10.5% Divorced 5.7% 4.3%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
12.0%
Some college, no degree
17.9%
Graduate / professional
5.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.8% Bachelor's or higher 9.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 17 8.6% Kindergarten 16 8.1% Elementary school 110 55.8% High school 41 20.8% College / grad school 13 6.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
40.3%
Public administration
19.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Professional & management
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 38.8% Service 25.9% Sales & office 15.8% Natural resources & construction 3.6% Production & transportation 15.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 28.8% Government 69.8% Self-employed 1.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 0.0% Carpool 1.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 48.1% Work from home 3.1% Other means 47.3% Avg commute (minutes) 4.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
14.0%
Female-led households
36.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 24.0% Retirement income 12.0% Supplemental Security 12.7% Cash public assistance 19.3% Food stamps / SNAP 51.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.5% High blood pressure 36.6% High cholesterol 28.2% Diabetes 14.5% Heart disease 8.7% Stroke 5.3% Asthma 12.9% Arthritis 23.1% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 10.0% Cancer 4.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 38.2% Binge drinking 19.7% No physical activity 33.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.3% Depression 19.6% Fair or poor health 27.3% Poor mental health 18.8% Poor physical health 16.9% No health insurance 19.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 62.5% Visited dentist 39.8% Cholesterol screening 80.4% Teeth loss 38.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 16 4.5%
Disability % Any disability 10.2% Under 18 0.9% 18–64 years 9.0% 65 and over 52.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 18.1% Public insurance 63.0% No insurance 23.9% Uninsured under 19 9.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 518 91.2% Spanish 13 2.5% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 10 1.9%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 556 97.9% Born in same state 556 97.9% Born in different state 541 95.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 12 2.1% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 11 1.9%
Ancestry Count % Polish 2 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 26.4% Internet access 96.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99772
What city is ZIP code 99772 in?
ZIP code 99772 is primarily assigned to Shishmaref, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99772 in?
ZIP code 99772 falls within Nome County, Alaska.
Is ZIP code 99772 family-oriented?
38% of residents in ZIP code 99772 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99772?
32% of residents in ZIP code 99772 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 99772?
9% 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 99772?
The median home value in ZIP code 99772 is $118,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 99772 in?
ZIP code 99772 observes the AKST timezone.
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