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Wales, AK
City in Nome Census Area, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99783.
Population
238
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
106
ZIP codes
1
Wales and its ZIP codes
Wales at a glance
- Wales is about 83 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
Local data for Wales, AK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nome Census Area. PPP loans are for Wales.
Unemployment rate
8.5%
Aug 2026, -1.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$80,191
3,874 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,245
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$294M
FY 2026, $29,223 per person
PPP loans
$27.7K
1 loan, 9 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Wales, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
91
Countywide, mostly blizzard
Flood insurance policies
25
0.9% of homes, county
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wales, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
36.4%
U.S. 12.8% +23.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.6%
U.S. 11.1% +6.5 pts
ZIP codes in Wales
1 in or overlapping Wales. Population shown
Cities near Wales
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DiomedeCity | 26 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wales, AK in?
- Wales is in Nome Census Area, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Wales, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wales include 99783.
- What is the population of Wales, AK?
- About 238 people live in Wales, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wales?
- Nearby places include Diomede (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023