99783 ZIP Code — Wales, AK

Nome County, Alaska

ZIP code 99783 is located in Wales, Alaska, within Nome County. It covers approximately 2.30 square miles and serves a population of 294 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99783

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 $86,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $34,167. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 5 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (38%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 99783 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

294

population

2.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99783 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99783

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City	Status
Wales	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	294
Population density	128 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	180

Geography
Land area	2.30 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	65.6726
Longitude	-167.5871
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	71.2%	39.1%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	33.5%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	6.1%	21.3%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.0%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

294

Population

128

People per sq mi

24.0

Median age

$34,167

Median household income

$12,759

Per capita income

$86,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

72.1%

Home ownership

29.5%

Poverty rate

14.7%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	129	43.9%
18 and over	165	56.1%
65 and over	8	2.7%
Median age	24.0 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 100%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	294	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.2%	39.1%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	33.5%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	6.1%	21.3%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.0%	8.8%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 25.6%

$25k–$35k 16.3%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 11.6%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	25.6%
$25k–$35k	16.3%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	11.6%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	5.8%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
Median income	$34,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.9%

$50k–$100k 45.2%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

$200k–$300k 24.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	72.1%
Renter occupied	27.9%
Vacant	23.2%
Single-family detached	93.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.4%
Median rooms	3.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	11.6%
1990–1999	22.3%
1980–1989	17.9%
1970–1979	37.5%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.3%
1 bedroom	22.3%
2 bedrooms	31.3%
3 bedrooms	29.5%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	100.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	4.7%
Fuel oil	95.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	14	16.3%
Cohabiting couple	26	30.2%
Male householder, no spouse	31	36.0%
Female householder, no spouse	15	17.4%
Households with children under 18	54	62.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	8	9.3%
Average household size	3.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	83.2%	61.1%
Married	12.4%	15.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.9%	18.1%
Divorced	3.5%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 13.9%

HS graduate 70.8%

Some college, no degree 13.9%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.7%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	10.1%
Kindergarten	7	7.1%
Elementary school	61	61.6%
High school	21	21.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 32.3%

Public administration 32.3%

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Other services 11.1%

Retail trade 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.3%
Service	21.2%
Sales & office	23.2%
Natural resources & construction	6.1%
Production & transportation	24.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	46.5%
Government	53.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	46.2%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	47.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	4.5

Poverty

All people 29.5%

Under 18 years 29.1%

18 and over 29.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 59.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.8%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	4.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	36.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	37.7%
High cholesterol	30.1%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	23.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	4.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	38.1%
Binge drinking	21.1%
No physical activity	33.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	27.4%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	17.0%
No health insurance	19.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	61.4%
Visited dentist	39.0%
Cholesterol screening	79.4%
Teeth loss	33.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	7	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.5%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	50.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	13.9%
Public insurance	76.2%
No insurance	16.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	263	89.5%
Spanish	2	0.8%
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)	294	100.0%
Born in same state	294	100.0%
Born in different state	290	98.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	4	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.3%
Internet access	82.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99783

What city is ZIP code 99783 in?

ZIP code 99783 is primarily assigned to Wales, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99783 in?

ZIP code 99783 falls within Nome County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99783 family-oriented?

44% of residents in ZIP code 99783 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99783?

30% of residents in ZIP code 99783 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99783?

The median home value in ZIP code 99783 is $86,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 99783?

The median household income in ZIP code 99783 is $34,167, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 99783 in?

ZIP code 99783 observes the AKST timezone.