ZIP code 99739
Where is ZIP code 99739?
Elim, Alaska
Nome Census Area · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 99739 belongs to Elim, Alaska in Nome Census Area. 99739 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Elim post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Alaska Time zone and uses area code 907. About 383 people live in the 99739 area, where the median household income is $37,031. The closest ZIP codes are 99784 (White Mountain, 17.5 mi northwest), 99753 (Koyuk, 32.3 mi northeast) and 99771 (Shaktoolik, 48.3 mi east).
| ZIP code | 99739 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Elim |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Nome Census Area |
| Time zone | Alaska Time · now |
| Area code | 907 |
| Coordinates | 64.687, -162.0915 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 997 |
Population and income in 99739
| Population | 383 · lower than 56% of Alaska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 0 · lower than 91% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 22.3 years · lower than 91% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 59% / 41% |
| Median household income | $37,031 · lower than 93% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $14,935 |
| Below the poverty line | 42% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 8.1% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $120,000 · lower than 63% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,125 a month |
| Housing units | 140 |
| Households | 101 (3.79 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 27% |
| Land area | 2902.38 sq mi (plus 22.7 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99739. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 99739
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99784 | White Mountain, AK | 17.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 99753 | Koyuk, AK | 32.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99771 | Shaktoolik, AK | 48.3 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99590 | Grayling, AK | 83.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99671 | Stebbins, AK | 85 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99684 | Unalakleet, AK | 89.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99762 | Nome, AK | 92.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 99727 | Buckland, AK | 93.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99736 | Deering, AK | 96.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 99659 | Saint Michael, AK | 97.1 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99748 | Kaltag, AK | 103.3 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99558 | Anvik, AK | 117 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 99739 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 99739
PO BOX 123
ELIM AK 99739
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (99739-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 99739?
- 99739 is a Elim, Alaska ZIP code.
- What county is 99739 in?
- ZIP code 99739 is in Nome Census Area, Alaska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 99739 in?
- 99739 is in the Alaska Time zone (America/Nome).
- What area code is 99739?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 99739 use area code 907.
- What is the population of ZIP code 99739?
- About 383 people live in ZIP code 99739, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 99739?
- The median household income in 99739 is $37,031 a year, lower than 93% of Alaska ZIP codes.
- Can I use 99739 for a street address?
- No. 99739 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Elim use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 99739?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 99739 are 99784 (White Mountain, 17.5 miles), 99753 (Koyuk, 32.3 miles), 99771 (Shaktoolik, 48.3 miles) and 99590 (Grayling, 83.2 miles).