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Nome County
Teller, AK
99778
99778 ZIP Code — Teller, AK
Nome County, Alaska
ZIP code 99778 is located in
Teller ,
Alaska ,
within Nome County .
It covers approximately 1.49 square miles and serves a population of
279 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone,
served by area code 907 .
About ZIP code 99778
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $109,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
The gap between median ($34,688) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
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.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (38%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 99778 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
279
Population density
187 / sq mi
State FIPS
02
County FIPS
180
Geography
Land area
1.49 sq mi
Water area
0.19 sq mi
Latitude
65.0619
Longitude
-166.4286
Timezone
Alaska (AKT)
Area code
907
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
70.7%
39.1%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
25.3%
33.5%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
4.0%
21.3%
28.9%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.0%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$34,688
Median household income
$109,400
Median home value
$1,055
Median monthly rent
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 92 33.0% 18 and over 187 67.0% 65 and over 47 16.8% Median age 28.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
98.6%
Black or African American
1.1%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 275 98.6% Black or African American 3 1.1% White 1 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
70.7%
39.1%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
25.3%
33.5%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
4.0%
21.3%
28.9%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.0%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.9% $10k–$15k 5.6% $15k–$25k 22.5% $25k–$35k 14.6% $35k–$50k 12.4% $50k–$75k 14.6% $75k–$100k 6.7% $100k–$150k 10.1% $150k–$200k 2.2% $200k+ 3.4% Median income $34,688
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $109,400 Median rent / month $1,055 Owner occupied 59.6% Renter occupied 40.4% Vacant 21.2% Single-family detached 92.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 3.4 Avg household size (owned) 3.53
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.9% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 41.6% 1980–1989 16.8% 1970–1979 33.6% 1960–1969 6.2% 1950–1959 0.9% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.8% 1 bedroom 11.5% 2 bedrooms 43.4% 3 bedrooms 33.6% 4 bedrooms 9.7% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 78.7% 1 vehicle 16.9% 2 vehicles 4.5% 3 or more 0.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 7.9% Fuel oil 89.9% Wood 2.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 17 19.1% Cohabiting couple 15 16.9% Male householder, no spouse 24 27.0% Female householder, no spouse 33 37.1% Households with children under 18 53 59.6% Households with seniors (65+) 34 38.2% Average household size 3.13
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 71.0% 51.4% Married 17.8% 23.9% Separated 0.0% 3.7% Widowed 8.4% 5.5% Divorced 2.8% 15.6%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
19.7%
Some college, no degree
5.9%
Graduate / professional
0.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 75.0% Bachelor's or higher 0.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 3 3.1% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 52 53.6% High school 34 35.1% College / grad school 8 8.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
38.4%
Public administration
23.3%
Transportation & utilities
16.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.7%
Professional & management
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 45.3% Service 16.3% Sales & office 12.8% Natural resources & construction 4.7% Production & transportation 20.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 33.7% Government 66.3% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 6.0% Carpool 9.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 60.7% Work from home 6.0% Other means 17.9% Avg commute (minutes) 7.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
23.5%
Female-led households
40.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.1% Retirement income 10.1% Supplemental Security 2.2% Cash public assistance 10.1% Food stamps / SNAP 34.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.0% High blood pressure 33.5% High cholesterol 26.2% Diabetes 12.4% Heart disease 7.2% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 12.4% Arthritis 20.1% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 8.9% Cancer 3.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 38.2% Binge drinking 21.7% No physical activity 32.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.1% Depression 19.6% Fair or poor health 25.1% Poor mental health 18.6% Poor physical health 15.6% No health insurance 20.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 59.9% Visited dentist 39.6% Cholesterol screening 78.2% Teeth loss 33.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 6 3.2%
Disability % Any disability 10.4% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 10.7% 65 and over 29.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 14.3% Public insurance 62.0% No insurance 25.8% Uninsured under 19 19.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 273 97.8% Spanish 0 0.0% 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) 279 100.0% Born in same state 279 100.0% Born in different state 271 97.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 1 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 31.9% Internet access 74.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99778
What city is ZIP code 99778 in?
ZIP code 99778 is primarily assigned to Teller, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99778 in?
ZIP code 99778 falls within Nome County, Alaska.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99778?
34% of residents in ZIP code 99778 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 99778 family-oriented?
33% of residents in ZIP code 99778 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Does ZIP code 99778 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 99778 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99778?
The median home value in ZIP code 99778 is $109,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 99778 in?
ZIP code 99778 observes the AKST timezone.
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