ZIP Code 99742

ZIP code 99742 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.3 square miles in Gambell, Nome County, Alaska. The area is home to 681 residents, producing a population density of 24 people per square mile, and falls within the Nome time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 99742 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99742 sits at $52,500 (28% below the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $16,195. The poverty rate stands at 30.7% and the unemployment rate at 30.2%. On housing, the median home value is $117,900 (44% below the state average) with median rent at $825 per month, and 87.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99742 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 3.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.7, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 99742 sits relative to Alaska and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →