ZIP code 99742
Where is ZIP code 99742?
Gambell, Alaska
Nome Census Area · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 99742 belongs to Gambell, Alaska in Nome Census Area. 99742 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Gambell post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Alaska Time zone and uses area code 907. About 569 people live in the 99742 area, where the median household income is $52,500. The closest ZIP codes are 99769 (Savoonga, 52.5 mi southeast), 99783 (Wales, 179.7 mi northeast) and 99778 (Teller, 181.3 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 99742 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Gambell |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Nome Census Area |
| Time zone | Alaska Time · now |
| Area code | 907 |
| Coordinates | 63.7514, -171.6942 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 997 |
Population and income in 99742
| Population | 569 · higher than 54% of Alaska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 54 · higher than 73% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 27.7 years · lower than 75% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $52,500 · lower than 75% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $16,195 |
| Below the poverty line | 31% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 3.4% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $117,900 · lower than 65% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $825 a month |
| Housing units | 205 |
| Households | 172 (3.31 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 87% / 13% |
| Land area | 10.51 sq mi (plus 17.92 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99742. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 99742
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99769 | Savoonga, AK | 52.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99783 | Wales, AK | 179.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99778 | Teller, AK | 181.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99785 | Brevig Mission, AK | 182.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99762 | Nome, AK | 219.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99666 | Nunam Iqua, AK | 231.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99772 | Shishmaref, AK | 236.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99620 | Kotlik, AK | 247.4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99662 | Scammon Bay, AK | 248.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99632 | Mountain Village, AK | 250.3 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99604 | Hooper Bay, AK | 251.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99554 | Alakanuk, AK | 253.9 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 99742 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 99742
PO BOX 123
GAMBELL AK 99742
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (99742-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 99742?
- 99742 is a Gambell, Alaska ZIP code.
- What county is 99742 in?
- ZIP code 99742 is in Nome Census Area, Alaska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 99742 in?
- 99742 is in the Alaska Time zone (America/Nome).
- What area code is 99742?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 99742 use area code 907.
- What is the population of ZIP code 99742?
- About 569 people live in ZIP code 99742, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 99742?
- The median household income in 99742 is $52,500 a year, lower than 75% of Alaska ZIP codes.
- Can I use 99742 for a street address?
- No. 99742 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Gambell use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 99742?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 99742 are 99769 (Savoonga, 52.5 miles), 99783 (Wales, 179.7 miles), 99778 (Teller, 181.3 miles) and 99785 (Brevig Mission, 182.9 miles).