Nome County GIS Maps
Nome County, Alaska, has 10,046 residents and covers 22,972.0 square miles. The population grew 5.8% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Nome County is 02180.
Nome is the county's largest population center. Nome County also includes 14 zip codes, 2 public school districts and 5 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Nome County Trends
- Population
- 10,046▴
- Median Home Value
- $201,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,417▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Nome County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Nome County Population
Nome County had 10,046 residents in 2020. That was 5.8% higher than in 2010. Nome County added 850 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 0 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Golovin, Savoonga and Unalakleet.
Population Trend in Nome County AK
Nome County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Nome County Zip Codes
Nome County has 14 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Golovin (99762), Savoonga (99769) and Unalakleet (99684). Golovin is the largest zip by population, with about 4,143 residents or 41% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 58% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Nome County AK
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99762 | Golovin | 4,143 | ▴ 2.6% |
| 99769 | Savoonga | 835 | ▴ 24.4% |
| 99684 | Unalakleet | 806 | ▴ 17.2% |
| 99742 | Gambell | 640 | ▾ -6% |
| 99671 | Stebbins | 634 | ▴ 14% |
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Nome County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Nome County Demographics
Nome County has a median age of 29.4, which makes the county a little younger than Alaska overall. About 33.9% of residents are under 18, while 8.4% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is Under 18 at about 33.9% of the population, which suggests the county has a notable share of children and family households. About 17.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 31.2%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Nome County AK
Median Age
29.4
Under 18
33.9%
Age 65+
8.4%
Bachelor's+
17.5%
Nome County School Districts
Nome County is served by 2 public school districts with 2,417 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Nome County AK
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bering Strait School District | 1,745 | 72.2% | ▾ -2.1% |
| Nome School District | 672 | 27.8% | ▾ -5.4% |
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Nome County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Nome County Housing & Real Estate
Nome County has a median home value of $201,000 and a median gross rent of $1,328. About 63% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Alaska median, while rents come in below the state average. In February 2026, the median listing price was $507,000 and homes spent about 208 days on the market.
Nome County Housing Mix
Nome County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Nome County Housing Trends
Nome County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Nome County, AK
Nome County has 330 business listings across 122 categories. The largest categories in Nome County business listings are Mountain (26, 7.9%), River (23, 7.0%), and Airport (20, 6.1%). The full Nome County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Nome County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Nome County, AK
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain | 26 | 7.9% |
| River | 23 | 7.0% |
| Airport | 20 | 6.1% |
| Post Offices | 16 | 4.8% |
| Schools | 14 | 4.2% |
| Structure And Geography | 13 | 3.9% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 13 | 3.9% |
| Lake | 11 | 3.3% |
| Public And Government Association | 10 | 3.0% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 10 | 3.0% |
Nome County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Bering Air Russian Travel Desk | Airline | Nome |
| Alaska Airlines - Nome Airport OME | Airport | Nome |
| Unalakleet Airport | Airport Terminal | Unalakleet |
| Bering Sea Bar and Grill | American Restaurants | Nome |
| Marks Air Force Base | Armed Forces Branch | Nome |
| Husky Restaurant | Asian Restaurant | Nome |
| Imuruk Lake volcanic field | Attractions And Activities | Nome |
| Carquest Auto Parts | Automotive Parts And Accessories | Nome |
| Trinity Sails and Repair | Auto Repair | Nome |
| NAPA Auto Parts | Auto Parts And Supply Store | Nome |
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Nome County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Nome County Basemaps
Nome County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Nome County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Nome County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Nome County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.