Zip code 99742: Gambell, Alaska

Q: What city is zip code 99742?

99742 is assigned to Gambell, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 99742 in?

99742 is in Nome Census Area, Alaska.

Q: What is the population of 99742?

About 569 people live in 99742, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 99742?

The median household income in 99742 is $52,500.

Q: What zip codes are near 99742?

The closest zip codes to 99742 are 99769, 99783, 99785, 99778, 99772.

Residential delivery areaNome Census AreaAlaska Time

Population

569

Median household income

$53K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$118K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$825/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

27.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

11 sq mi

54 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 99742

99742 is a small-town zip code in Gambell, Alaska (Nome Census Area), covering 11 sq mi of land. About 569 people live here, or 54 per square mile. The median resident is 27.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $52,500 a year, 35% below the national median of $80,734. 30.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $117,900, or 2.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 87% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $825 a month.

3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 3.4 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home; taxis, motorcycles and other modes are the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; transportation and moving goods; and management. 84% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another language, such as Arabic or a Native American language.

How 99742 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate30.2%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AK 5.9%11th of 187 in AK
Government workers58.7%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AK 25.9%55th of 187 in AK
Uninsured rate25.5%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AK 11%24th of 187 in AK
Residents under 1831.6%
97th
U.S. 22% · AK 24.1%67th of 187 in AK
Poverty rate30.7%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AK 10.1%32nd of 187 in AK
Homeownership rate87.2%
92nd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AK 66.8%18th of 184 in AK
Housing vacancy16.1%
88th
U.S. 10.1% · AK 17.6%115th of 185 in AK
Income inequality (Gini)0.406
25th
U.S. 0.483 · AK 0.433105th of 184 in AK
Rent-burdened renters42.9%
23rd
U.S. 51.1% · AK 44.6%66th of 174 in AK
Median earnings per worker$36,750
13th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AK $54,975116th of 186 in AK
Median household income$52,500
11th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AK $92,788133rd of 176 in AK
Veterans2.6%
11th
U.S. 6.2% · AK 10.7%158th of 187 in AK
Work from home5.6%
10th
U.S. 15.1% · AK 9.7%106th of 187 in AK
Population density54/sq mi
8th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AK 1/sq mi64th of 187 in AK
Median gross rent$825
8th
U.S. $1,413 · AK $1,419110th of 142 in AK
Broadband access81.4%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AK 91.9%121st of 184 in AK
Median home value$117,900
5th
U.S. $332,700 · AK $352,900112th of 163 in AK
Residents 65 and older8.8%
5th
U.S. 17.2% · AK 13.8%130th of 187 in AK
Diversity index10
4th
U.S. 61.4 · AK 62.8155th of 187 in AK
Healthcare workers5.2%
4th
U.S. 9.7% · AK 10%86th of 187 in AK
Median age27.7
2nd
U.S. 38.9 · AK 35.8137th of 187 in AK
Population569
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AK 735,706108th of 187 in AK
Per capita income$16,195
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AK $46,573157th of 187 in AK
Bachelor's degree or higher3.4%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AK 31.7%162nd of 187 in AK
Average commute3.4 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AK 19.4 min180th of 184 in AK
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AK 7.7%161st of 187 in AK
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AK 2.1%142nd of 187 in AK
Self-employed workers2.6%
1st
U.S. 10% · AK 9.9%122nd of 187 in AK

Measure	99742	Nome	AK	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AK
Unemployment rateWeakness	30.2%	16.9%	5.9%	5.2%	99th	11th of 187
Government workers	58.7%	42%	25.9%	14.5%	99th	55th of 187
Uninsured rateWeakness	25.5%	14%	11%	8.4%	98th	24th of 187
Residents under 18	31.6%	33.7%	24.1%	22%	97th	67th of 187
Poverty rateWeakness	30.7%	21.5%	10.1%	12.5%	96th	32nd of 187
Homeownership rateStrength	87.2%	66.8%	66.8%	65.2%	92nd	18th of 184
Housing vacancy	16.1%	31.4%	17.6%	10.1%	88th	115th of 185
Income inequality (Gini)	0.406	0.439	0.433	0.483	25th	105th of 184
Rent-burdened renters	42.9%	30.5%	44.6%	51.1%	23rd	66th of 174
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,750	$54,565	$54,975	$49,666	13th	116th of 186
Median household incomeWeakness	$52,500	$78,681	$92,788	$80,734	11th	133rd of 176
Veterans	2.6%	4.8%	10.7%	6.2%	11th	158th of 187
Work from home	5.6%	4.5%	9.7%	15.1%	10th	106th of 187
Population density	54/sq mi	0/sq mi	1/sq mi	95/sq mi	8th	64th of 187
Median gross rent	$825	$1,394	$1,419	$1,413	8th	110th of 142
Broadband accessWeakness	81.4%	88.2%	91.9%	91%	6th	121st of 184
Median home value	$117,900	$211,200	$352,900	$332,700	5th	112th of 163
Residents 65 and older	8.8%	8.9%	13.8%	17.2%	5th	130th of 187
Diversity index	10	43.3	62.8	61.4	4th	155th of 187
Healthcare workers	5.2%	6.2%	10%	9.7%	4th	86th of 187
Median age	27.7	29.4	35.8	38.9	2nd	137th of 187
Population	569	9,866	735,706	334,922,499	1st	108th of 187
Per capita incomeWeakness	$16,195	$32,238	$46,573	$44,673	1st	157th of 187
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	3.4%	14%	31.7%	35.7%	1st	162nd of 187
Average commuteStrength	3.4 min	6.3 min	19.4 min	26.4 min	1st	180th of 184
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.2%	7.7%	14.1%	1st	161st of 187
Tech workers	0%	0.2%	2.1%	3.8%	1st	142nd of 187
Self-employed workers	2.6%	2.4%	9.9%	10%	1st	122nd of 187

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

23%

5–17

11%

18–24

20%

25–34

35–44

45–54

10%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

27.7

Under 18

31.6%

65 and over

8.8%

Race and ethnicity

White0.5%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American95%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

98.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

16%

Spanish

0.6%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

84%

Households

Households: 172
Average household size: 3.3
Family households: 80.2%
Married couples: 18.6%
Living alone: 15.7%
Veterans (of adults): 2.6%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

26%

$25–50k

23%

$50–75k

23%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

99742

$52,500

Nome

$78,681

Alaska

$92,788

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$16,195

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

30.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.406

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

99742

$117,900

Nome

$211,200

Alaska

$352,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

99742

$825

Nome

$1,394

Alaska

$1,419

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

92%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.5%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 205
Owner-occupied: 87.2%
Vacant: 16.1%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: 3.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 42.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 42.9%
Home value to income: 2.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

26%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

69%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

91%

10–19

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

3.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

30.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Cleaning and personal care

20%

Transportation and moving

12%

Management

10%

Education

10%

Construction and repair

10%

Sales

10%

Office and admin

Police and fire

Healthcare

Food service

Production

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Public administration

26%

Retail

21%

Education

15%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Construction

Arts and recreation

Finance, insurance and real estate

Information

Admin, support and management

0.6%

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$36,750

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

2.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

58.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

14.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	99742	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$42,679	$74,888
Service	$21,806	$26,804
Sales and office	$30,625	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$42,500	$49,199
Production and transportation	$25,833	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

22%

High school

55%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

0.9%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 77.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
Households with broadband: 81.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 4.7%
No internet access: 15.7%
Without health insurance: 25.5%
Limited-English households: 4.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Gambell
State: Alaska
County: Nome Census Area
Center point: 63.7527° N, 171.6883° W
Land area: 11 sq mi
Water area: 18 sq mi
Time zone: Alaska Time (UTC-9, UTC-8 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Gambell100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 99742

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
99769	Savoonga, AK	37 mi	868	$53,750	$100,000
99783	Wales, AK	167 mi	238	$37,188	$95,000
99785	Brevig Mission, AK	189 mi	718	$63,088	$92,900
99778	Teller, AK	190 mi	255	$54,375	$38,100
99772	Shishmaref, AK	223 mi	466	$61,458	$109,400
99662	Scammon Bay, AK	234 mi	440	$41,607	—
99604	Hooper Bay, AK	235 mi	903	$49,688	$150,000
99630	Mekoryuk, AK	292 mi	287	$28,542	$91,700
99766	Point Hope, AK	351 mi	832	$74,844	$167,000

Questions about 99742

What city is zip code 99742?

99742 is assigned to Gambell, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 99742 in?

99742 is in Nome Census Area, Alaska.

What is the population of 99742?

About 569 people live in 99742, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 99742 in?

99742 is in Alaska Time.

What is the median household income in 99742?

The median household income in 99742 is $52,500.

What zip codes are near 99742?

The closest zip codes to 99742 are 99769, 99783, 99785, 99778, 99772.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99742, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.