99739 ZIP Code – Elim, Alaska
ZIP code 99739 is a very small ZIP code located in Elim, Alaska, within Nome Census Area with a population of approximately 293 residents. The median household income of $35,000 is well below the Alaska average and well below the national average. Median home values of $106,300 are well below the national average, with 73.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $917 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 91% single-family (decreasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 35.9%, well above the national average. The poverty rate of 41.7% is well above the U.S. average. An estimated 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 99784, 99753, 99762.
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ZIP 99739 vs. Alaska vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 99739 | AK Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 293 | 3,059 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $35k | $64k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $106k | $187k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $917 | $1,067 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 20.9 | 37.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 35.9% | 12.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 41.7% | 18.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.8% | 17.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 99784 – White Mountain
- 99753 – Koyuk
- 99762 – Nome
- 99771 – Shaktoolik
- 99736 – Deering
- 99727 – Buckland
- 99684 – Unalakleet
- 99778 – Teller
- 99671 – Stebbins
- 99659 – Saint Michael
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99784 | WHITE MOUNTAIN | 194 | $53,125 |
| 99753 | KOYUK | 300 | $35,313 |
| 99762 | NOME | 4,150 | $99,830 |
| 99771 | SHAKTOOLIK | 312 | $62,500 |
| 99736 | DEERING | 189 | $49,375 |