County ProfileAK
Nome County
Population: 10,046 · 14 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
10,046
People
Median age
29.4
Housing
Total households
2,816
Income
Median household income
$78,681
Housing
Total housing units
4,102
Employment
Employment rate
52.2%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
14%
Healthcare
Insured population
86%
County details
Local time 21:51:19(AKT)| Name | Nome |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 14total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 14 PO Box |
| Area code | 907 |
| Timezone | Alaska Time (AKT) |
| Coordinates | 64.7836858, -164.1889119 |
| Land area | 22,969.8 sq miles(59,491.6 km²) |
Map of Nome county, Alaska with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Nome County
Compare the largest cities in Nome County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nome | 3,699 | $113,646 | 1ZIPs |
| Savoonga | 835 | $53,750 | 1ZIPs |
| Unalakleet | 765 | $87,292 | 1ZIPs |
| Gambell | 640 | $52,500 | 1ZIPs |
| Stebbins | 634 | $48,056 | 1ZIPs |
| Shishmaref | 576 | $61,458 | 1ZIPs |
| Saint Michael | 456 | $53,750 | 1ZIPs |
| Brevig Mission | 428 | $63,088 | 1ZIPs |
| Elim | 366 | $37,031 | 1ZIPs |
| Koyuk | 312 | $36,563 | 1ZIPs |
| Teller | 249 | $54,375 | 1ZIPs |
| Shaktoolik | 212 | $80,417 | 1ZIPs |
| White Mountain | 185 | $62,500 | 1ZIPs |
| Wales | 168 | $37,188 | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Nome County
Review the most populated postal areas across Nome County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99762 | Nome | $113,558 | 4,143 |
| 99769 | Savoonga | $53,750 | 835 |
| 99684 | Unalakleet | $93,750 | 806 |
| 99742 | Gambell | $52,500 | 640 |
| 99671 | Stebbins | $48,056 | 634 |
| 99772 | Shishmaref | $61,458 | 580 |
| 99659 | Saint Michael | $53,750 | 456 |
| 99785 | Brevig Mission | $63,088 | 428 |
| 99739 | Elim | $37,031 | 366 |
| 99753 | Koyuk | $36,563 | 312 |
| 99778 | Teller | $54,375 | 249 |
| 99771 | Shaktoolik | $80,417 | 212 |
| 99784 | White Mountain | $62,500 | 185 |
| 99783 | Wales | $37,188 | 168 |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS