Welcome to Shishmaref ...
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Shishmaref has a population of 615 people<1> (see below for details).
The coastal city of Shishmaref is near sea level<2>.
Time Zone: Shishmaref lies in the Alaskan Time Zone (AKST/AKDT) and observes daylight saving time
Shishmaref is located in the (907) area code.
The ZIP code for Shishmaref: 99772<3>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Shishmaref had an population of 615 people. This is an increase of 9.24% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 9.43% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Shishmaref had a population of 563 people.
The population of Shishmaref represents 0.08% of the population of Alaska (which has 710,231 people), making it the state's 50th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 563 people, the population of Shishmaref has remained roughly the same as the 2000 Census (with a count of 562 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Shishmaref.
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We're compiling a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Shishmaref. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Shishmaref.
We have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Shishmaref. See our Newspapers Page for Shishmaref.
TripAdvisor Tourism Page for Shishmaref ...
Looking for more information about Shishmaref? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
You can learn more by visiting the TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shishmaref.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Shishmaref. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Alaska: alaska.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Shishmaref. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Shishmaref - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Shishmaref). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Shishmaref or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |