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Zip Code 99742 — Gambell, AK

99742 is a ZIP Code associated with Gambell, AK, located within Nome. 99742 ranks #5 out of 14 ZIP codes in Nome County by population (and #108 out of 245 in AK). The area supports an estimated population of 569 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 20.9 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026

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Data MetricLocal Statistic
Postal / Zip Code99742
Primary CityGambell
State / ProvinceAK
CountyNome
Total Population569
Median Household IncomeData Pending
Total Housing UnitsData Pending
Population Density20.9 people/sq mi
TimezoneAmerica/Nome

How 99742 Compares

MetricZIP 99742Nome CountyAK State Average
Population5699,844 (Total)735,134 (Total)
Average ZIP IncomeData PendingN/AN/A
Population Density20.9 /sq mi----
County Pop Rank#5 of 14----

Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP CodeCityDistancePopulationMedian Income
Zip 99769Savoonga37.2 mi868N/A
Zip 99783Wales166.9 mi238N/A
Zip 99785Brevig Mission189.2 mi718N/A
Zip 99778Teller189.7 mi255N/A
Zip 99762Nome219.6 mi4,156N/A

Data Sources & Methodology: Geographic coordinates and ZIP Code assignments are derived from underlying geographic and postal datasets. Note that ZIP Codes are USPS postal delivery areas, while Census ZCTAs are statistical approximation areas. Read full methodology →