99772 ZIP Code – Shishmaref, Alaska
99772 is a small ZIP code in Shishmaref, Alaska, part of Nome Census Area with a population of approximately 568 residents. The median household income is $56,875 — near the Alaska average and below the national average. At $118,300, median home values run well below the national average, with 75.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $900, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 99% single-family (decreasing).
At 22.9%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. About 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. 11.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. At 33.7, the median age is below the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 99785, 99778, 99783.
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ZIP 99772 vs. Alaska vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 99772 | AK Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 568 | 3,059 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $56k | $64k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $118k | $187k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $900 | $1,067 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 33.7 | 37.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 22.9% | 12.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.2% | 18.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.7% | 17.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 99785 – Brevig Mission
- 99778 – Teller
- 99783 – Wales
- 99762 – Nome
- 99736 – Deering
- 99739 – Elim
- 99784 – White Mountain
- 99750 – Kivalina
- 99727 – Buckland
- 99752 – Kotzebue
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99785 | BREVIG MISSION | 625 | $58,438 |
| 99778 | TELLER | 279 | $34,688 |
| 99783 | WALES | 294 | $34,167 |
| 99762 | NOME | 4,150 | $99,830 |
| 99736 | DEERING | 189 | $49,375 |