ZIP code 99772
Where is ZIP code 99772?
Shishmaref, Alaska
Nome Census Area · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 99772 belongs to Shishmaref, Alaska in Nome Census Area. 99772 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Shishmaref post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Alaska Time zone and uses area code 907. About 466 people live in the 99772 area, where the median household income is $61,458. The closest ZIP codes are 99785 (Brevig Mission, 55.4 mi southwest), 99783 (Wales, 58.8 mi southwest) and 99762 (Nome, 67.4 mi south).
| ZIP code | 99772 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Shishmaref |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Nome Census Area |
| Time zone | Alaska Time · now |
| Area code | 907 |
| Coordinates | 66.0783, -165.7557 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 997 |
Population and income in 99772
| Population | 466 · higher than 50% of Alaska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 0 · lower than 91% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 33 years · lower than 60% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 62% / 38% |
| Median household income | $61,458 · lower than 60% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $17,409 |
| Below the poverty line | 25% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 7.1% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $109,400 · lower than 70% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $950 a month |
| Housing units | 211 |
| Households | 111 (4.2 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 3978.13 sq mi (plus 327.91 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99772. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 99772
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99785 | Brevig Mission, AK | 55.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 99783 | Wales, AK | 58.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 99762 | Nome, AK | 67.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99778 | Teller, AK | 72.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 99736 | Deering, AK | 74.6 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99761 | Noatak, AK | 118.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99752 | Kotzebue, AK | 119 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99750 | Kivalina, AK | 121.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99784 | White Mountain, AK | 125.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99739 | Elim, AK | 142.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99727 | Buckland, AK | 148.2 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99766 | Point Hope, AK | 151.1 mi N | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 99772 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 99772
PO BOX 123
SHISHMAREF AK 99772
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (99772-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 99772?
- 99772 is a Shishmaref, Alaska ZIP code.
- What county is 99772 in?
- ZIP code 99772 is in Nome Census Area, Alaska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 99772 in?
- 99772 is in the Alaska Time zone (America/Nome).
- What area code is 99772?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 99772 use area code 907.
- What is the population of ZIP code 99772?
- About 466 people live in ZIP code 99772, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 99772?
- The median household income in 99772 is $61,458 a year, lower than 60% of Alaska ZIP codes.
- Can I use 99772 for a street address?
- No. 99772 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Shishmaref use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 99772?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 99772 are 99785 (Brevig Mission, 55.4 miles), 99783 (Wales, 58.8 miles), 99762 (Nome, 67.4 miles) and 99778 (Teller, 72.8 miles).