ZIP Code 99762 — Nome city, AK Demographics & Data

ZIP code 99762 covers Nome, AK in Nome Census Area with a population of about 4,154.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 31.4 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 99762 is about $109,896 — about 46% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 8.0%; unemployment rate near 8.7%; 23.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 9.9 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Public administration, and Transportation; about 7.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 7.7 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $324,000 — about 7% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,401 (about 20% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 52.6% (about 12.8 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 99762 in Nome, AK, a household would need roughly $89,000 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 $2,081. That sits below the local median household income ($109,896), 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.

Climate normals for Nome city, AK show little to no average snow and around 17.2 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 165 for ZIP 99762 (Nome 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.