99742 ZIP Code – Gambell, Alaska
99742 is a ZIP code serving Gambell, Alaska in Nome Census Area with a population of approximately 426 residents. The median household income is $39,375 — below the Alaska average and well below the national average. At $76,700, median home values run well below the national average, with 87.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $938 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 99% single-family (increasing).
At 32.1%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. About 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. 4.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. At 27.6, the median age is below the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 99769, 99783, 99785.
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ZIP 99742 vs. Alaska vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 99742 | AK Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 426 | 3,059 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $39k | $64k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $76k | $187k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $938 | $1,067 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 27.6 | 37.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 32.1% | 12.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 28.9% | 18.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 4.5% | 17.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 99769 – Savoonga
- 99783 – Wales
- 99785 – Brevig Mission
- 99778 – Teller
- 99762 – Nome
- 99666 – Nunam Iqua
- 99581 – Emmonak
- 99772 – Shishmaref
- 99554 – Alakanuk
- 99662 – Scammon Bay
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99769 | SAVOONGA | 823 | $53,125 |
| 99783 | WALES | 294 | $34,167 |
| 99785 | BREVIG MISSION | 625 | $58,438 |
| 99778 | TELLER | 279 | $34,688 |
| 99762 | NOME | 4,150 | $99,830 |