ZIP code 99783
Where is ZIP code 99783?
Wales, Alaska
Nome Census Area · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 99783 belongs to Wales, Alaska in Nome Census Area. 99783 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Wales post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Alaska Time zone and uses area code 907. About 238 people live in the 99783 area, where the median household income is $37,188. The closest ZIP codes are 99785 (Brevig Mission, 24.5 mi southeast), 99778 (Teller, 53.8 mi southeast) and 99772 (Shishmaref, 58.8 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 99783 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Wales |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Nome Census Area |
| Time zone | Alaska Time · now |
| Area code | 907 |
| Coordinates | 65.6726, -167.5871 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 997 |
Population and income in 99783
| Population | 238 · lower than 64% of Alaska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 106 · higher than 82% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 21.5 years · lower than 94% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 61% / 40% |
| Median household income | $37,188 · lower than 92% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $14,616 |
| Below the poverty line | 28% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $95,000 · lower than 79% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 94 |
| Households | 68 (3.15 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 69% / 31% |
| Land area | 2.24 sq mi (plus 0.06 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99783. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 99783
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99785 | Brevig Mission, AK | 24.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99778 | Teller, AK | 53.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99772 | Shishmaref, AK | 58.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99762 | Nome, AK | 81.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99736 | Deering, AK | 129 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99784 | White Mountain, AK | 157.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99750 | Kivalina, AK | 172.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99739 | Elim, AK | 173.3 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99761 | Noatak, AK | 175.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99752 | Kotzebue, AK | 177.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99742 | Gambell, AK | 179.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 99769 | Savoonga, AK | 180.3 mi SW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 99783 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 99783
PO BOX 123
WALES AK 99783
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (99783-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 99783?
- 99783 is a Wales, Alaska ZIP code.
- What county is 99783 in?
- ZIP code 99783 is in Nome Census Area, Alaska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 99783 in?
- 99783 is in the Alaska Time zone (America/Nome).
- What area code is 99783?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 99783 use area code 907.
- What is the population of ZIP code 99783?
- About 238 people live in ZIP code 99783, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 99783?
- The median household income in 99783 is $37,188 a year, lower than 92% of Alaska ZIP codes.
- Can I use 99783 for a street address?
- No. 99783 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Wales use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 99783?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 99783 are 99785 (Brevig Mission, 24.5 miles), 99778 (Teller, 53.8 miles), 99772 (Shishmaref, 58.8 miles) and 99762 (Nome, 81.1 miles).