ZIP code 99762
Where is ZIP code 99762?
Nome, Alaska
Nome Census Area · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 99762 belongs to Nome, Alaska in Nome Census Area. 99762 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Nome post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Alaska Time zone and uses area code 907. About 4,156 people live in the 99762 area, where the median household income is $113,558. The closest ZIP codes are 99778 (Teller, 39.9 mi west), 99785 (Brevig Mission, 57.8 mi west) and 99772 (Shishmaref, 67.4 mi north).
| ZIP code | 99762 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Nome |
| Also accepted | Diomede, Golovin, Little Diomede, Ltl Diomede |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Nome Census Area |
| Time zone | Alaska Time · now |
| Area code | 907 |
| Coordinates | 65.1441, -165.0697 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 997 |
Population and income in 99762
| Population | 4,156 · higher than 85% of Alaska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2 · lower than 68% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 31.3 years · lower than 65% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $113,558 · higher than 93% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $44,621 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 22% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $353,800 · higher than 85% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,634 a month |
| Housing units | 1,919 |
| Households | 1,322 (2.93 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 57% / 43% |
| Land area | 1710.68 sq mi (plus 5.51 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99762. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 99762
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99778 | Teller, AK | 39.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 99785 | Brevig Mission, AK | 57.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 99772 | Shishmaref, AK | 67.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 99784 | White Mountain, AK | 77.9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99783 | Wales, AK | 81.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 99736 | Deering, AK | 82.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99739 | Elim, AK | 92.8 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99753 | Koyuk, AK | 115 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99771 | Shaktoolik, AK | 138.6 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99727 | Buckland, AK | 140 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99752 | Kotzebue, AK | 143.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99671 | Stebbins, AK | 144.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 99762 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 99762
PO BOX 123
NOME AK 99762
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts DIOMEDE, GOLOVIN, LITTLE DIOMEDE and LTL DIOMEDE as the city name for 99762. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (99762-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 99762?
- 99762 is a Nome, Alaska ZIP code. Diomede, Golovin, Little Diomede and Ltl Diomede are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 99762 in?
- ZIP code 99762 is in Nome Census Area, Alaska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 99762 in?
- 99762 is in the Alaska Time zone (America/Nome).
- What area code is 99762?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 99762 use area code 907.
- What is the population of ZIP code 99762?
- About 4,156 people live in ZIP code 99762, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 99762?
- The median household income in 99762 is $113,558 a year, higher than 93% of Alaska ZIP codes.
- Can I use 99762 for a street address?
- No. 99762 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Nome use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 99762?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 99762 are 99778 (Teller, 39.9 miles), 99785 (Brevig Mission, 57.8 miles), 99772 (Shishmaref, 67.4 miles) and 99784 (White Mountain, 77.9 miles).