99762 ZIP Code – Nome, Alaska
99762 is a small ZIP code in Nome, Alaska, part of Nome Census Area with a population of approximately 4,150 residents. At $99,830, the median household income here runs well above the Alaska average and above the U.S. average. The median home value of $303,700 is above the national average, with 57.1% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,622, which is above the U.S. average. Housing consists of 69% single-family (increasing), 13% apartments (increasing), 17% duplex/multi-family.
At 8.7%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate of 8.0% is below the U.S. average. 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 31.4, below the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 99784, 99778, 99739.
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ZIP 99762 vs. Alaska vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 99762 | AK Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,150 | 3,059 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $99k | $64k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $303k | $187k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,622 | $1,067 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 31.4 | 37.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.7% | 12.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% | 18.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.8% | 17.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 99784 – White Mountain
- 99778 – Teller
- 99739 – Elim
- 99785 – Brevig Mission
- 99772 – Shishmaref
- 99736 – Deering
- 99753 – Koyuk
- 99783 – Wales
- 99771 – Shaktoolik
- 99671 – Stebbins
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99784 | WHITE MOUNTAIN | 194 | $53,125 |
| 99778 | TELLER | 279 | $34,688 |
| 99739 | ELIM | 293 | $35,000 |
| 99785 | BREVIG MISSION | 625 | $58,438 |
| 99772 | SHISHMAREF | 568 | $56,875 |