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Nome County
Unalakleet, AK
99684
99684 ZIP Code — Unalakleet, AK
Nome County, Alaska
ZIP code 99684 is located in
Unalakleet ,
Alaska ,
within Nome County .
It covers approximately 1,830.34 square miles and serves a population of
752 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone,
served by area code 907 .
About ZIP code 99684
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 $157,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $83,750. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% 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 3 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (38%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 99684 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
752
Population density
752 / sq mi
State FIPS
02
County FIPS
180
Geography
Land area
1,830.34 sq mi
Water area
5.64 sq mi
Latitude
63.5730
Longitude
-160.5845
Timezone
Alaska (AKT)
Area code
907
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.5%
39.1%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
23.4%
33.5%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
35.4%
21.3%
28.9%
Over $200k
0.6%
6.0%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$83,750
Median household income
$157,100
Median home value
$1,094
Median monthly rent
47.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 186 24.7% 18 and over 566 75.3% 65 and over 72 9.6% Median age 41.1 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
67%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 504 67% White 199 26.5% Two or more races 45 6% Asian 4 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.5%
39.1%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
23.4%
33.5%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
35.4%
21.3%
28.9%
Over $200k
0.6%
6.0%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.7% $10k–$15k 3.7% $15k–$25k 7.4% $25k–$35k 9.3% $35k–$50k 7.4% $50k–$75k 14.8% $75k–$100k 8.6% $100k–$150k 21.0% $150k–$200k 9.9% $200k+ 14.2% Median income $83,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $157,100 Median rent / month $1,094 Owner occupied 64.2% Renter occupied 35.8% Vacant 43.6% Single-family detached 89.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 1.0% Median rooms 3.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.62
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.2% 2000–2009 8.4% 1990–1999 19.2% 1980–1989 22.3% 1970–1979 29.3% 1960–1969 10.8% 1950–1959 3.5% 1940–1949 0.7% 1939 or earlier 1.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 9.4% 1 bedroom 12.5% 2 bedrooms 19.9% 3 bedrooms 47.4% 4 bedrooms 9.4% 5+ bedrooms 1.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 45.7% 1 vehicle 32.1% 2 vehicles 21.0% 3 or more 1.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Fuel oil 92.0% Wood 8.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 83 51.2% Cohabiting couple 21 13.0% Male householder, no spouse 22 13.6% Female householder, no spouse 36 22.2% Households with children under 18 79 48.8% Households with seniors (65+) 54 33.3% Average household size 3.06
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.4% 32.8% Married 61.2% 49.5% Separated 0.0% 1.4% Widowed 4.2% 12.6% Divorced 5.2% 3.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Graduate / professional
40.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.8% Bachelor's or higher 47.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 29 14.9% Kindergarten 4 2.1% Elementary school 76 39.0% High school 28 14.4% College / grad school 58 29.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
57.7%
Public administration
20.9%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Finance & real estate
0.5%
Professional & management
0.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 63.7% Service 4.8% Sales & office 13.6% Natural resources & construction 13.1% Production & transportation 4.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 22.4% Government 77.6% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 24.4% Carpool 5.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 51.3% Work from home 8.4% Other means 10.7% Avg commute (minutes) 3.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
9.6%
Female-led households
10.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.1% Retirement income 24.7% Supplemental Security 7.4% Cash public assistance 11.7% Food stamps / SNAP 19.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.1% High blood pressure 39.8% High cholesterol 31.3% Diabetes 15.9% Heart disease 9.7% Stroke 5.9% Asthma 12.8% Arthritis 26.6% Kidney disease 4.3% Pulmonary disease 11.3% Cancer 5.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 37.7% Binge drinking 18.0% No physical activity 34.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.1% Depression 19.4% Fair or poor health 28.4% Poor mental health 17.9% Poor physical health 18.0% No health insurance 19.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 63.8% Visited dentist 40.2% Cholesterol screening 82.9% Teeth loss 36.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 56 9.9%
Disability % Any disability 11.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 5.7% 65 and over 76.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.0% Public insurance 27.8% No insurance 12.0% Uninsured under 19 6.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 671 89.2% Spanish 2 0.3% 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) 748 99.5% Born in same state 748 99.5% Born in different state 578 76.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 4 0.5% Not a US citizen 4 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 31 4.1% French 28 3.7% Italian 11 1.5%
Ancestry Count % Polish 6 0.8% English 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 21.5% Internet access 90.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99684
What city is ZIP code 99684 in?
ZIP code 99684 is primarily assigned to Unalakleet, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99684 in?
ZIP code 99684 falls within Nome County, Alaska.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 99684?
47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 99684 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 99684 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 99684?
Health data for ZIP code 99684 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (38%) compared to national benchmarks.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99684?
The median home value in ZIP code 99684 is $157,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 99684 in?
ZIP code 99684 observes the AKST timezone.
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