99783 ZIP Code – Wales, Alaska
99783 is a ZIP code serving Wales, Alaska in Nome Census Area with a population of approximately 294 residents. The median household income of $34,167 is well below the Alaska average and well below the national average. At $86,700, median home values run well below the national average, with 69.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). Housing consists of 100% single-family (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 14.6%, which is well above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 28.0% is well above the U.S. average. An estimated 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. Nearby ZIP codes include 99785, 99778, 99772.
ZIP Code 99783 Data
Population
294
Median Household Income
$34,167
Median Home Value
$86,700
Median Rent
Not provided
Median Age
20.7
Unemployment Rate
14.6%
Poverty Rate
28.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.0%
County
Nome Census Area
State
Alaska
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ZIP 99783 vs. Alaska vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 99783 | AK Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 294 | 3,059 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $34k | $64k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $86k | $187k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $1,067 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 20.7 | 37.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 14.6% | 12.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 28.0% | 18.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 0.0% | 17.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 99785 – Brevig Mission
- 99778 – Teller
- 99772 – Shishmaref
- 99762 – Nome
- 99784 – White Mountain
- 99769 – Savoonga
- 99736 – Deering
- 99739 – Elim
- 99742 – Gambell
- 99750 – Kivalina
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99785 | BREVIG MISSION | 625 | $58,438 |
| 99778 | TELLER | 279 | $34,688 |
| 99772 | SHISHMAREF | 568 | $56,875 |
| 99762 | NOME | 4,150 | $99,830 |
| 99784 | WHITE MOUNTAIN | 194 | $53,125 |