ZIP Code 99742 — Gambell city, AK Demographics & Data

ZIP code 99742 covers Gambell, AK in Nome Census Area with a population of about 464.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 27.6 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area code 907; U.S. House district AK-00.

Median household income in ZIP 99742 is about $48,750 — about 35% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 28.9%; unemployment rate near 32.1%; 4.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 29.2 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Education, and Healthcare; about 6.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 8.4 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 124.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $77,300 — about 78% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 85.1% (about 19.7 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 99742 in Gambell, AK, a household would need roughly $21,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $497. That sits below the local median household income ($48,750), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 18 for ZIP 99742 (Gambell city, AK) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.