ZIP code 99742: Gambell, AK
99742 is a ZIP code in Gambell, Alaska, mainly in Nome Census Area. About 569 people live here.
- Population
- 569
- Median household income
- $52,500
- Typical home value
- $117,900ACS median value
- Median rent
- $825gross, per month
- Median age
- 27.7
- Homeowners
- 87.2%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 99742 details
| City | Gambell |
|---|---|
| State | Alaska |
| County | Nome Census Area |
| Metro area | Not in a metro or micro area |
| Time zone | Alaska Time (UTC−9), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 10.5 sq mi, plus 17.9 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 54 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3.4% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 3.4 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 63.75268, -171.68834 |
ZIP codes near 99742
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99769 | Savoonga, AK | 37.2 mi | 868 |
| 99783 | Wales, AK | 167.2 mi | 238 |
| 99785 | Brevig Mission, AK | 188.9 mi | 718 |
| 99778 | Teller, AK | 189.5 mi | 255 |
| 99762 | Nome, AK | 221.8 mi | 4,156 |
| 99772 | Shishmaref, AK | 222.9 mi | 466 |
| 99666 | Nunam Iqua, AK | 223.6 mi | 0 |
| 99581 | Emmonak, AK | 226.0 mi | 966 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 99742?
A typical home in ZIP code 99742 is worth about $117,900 (ACS median value). The median household here earns $52,500 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Alaska average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 99742
What city is ZIP code 99742?
ZIP code 99742 is in Gambell, AK, in Nome Census Area.
What county is ZIP code 99742 in?
99742 is mainly in Nome Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of ZIP code 99742?
About 569 people live in ZIP code 99742, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 99742 in?
99742 is in Alaska Time (UTC−9). It observes daylight saving time.