Golovin
City in Nome Census Area, Alaska

Golovin is a city in Nome Census Area, Alaska, with 175 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. The nearest town is White Mountain, 14.7 miles NW.
- 175residents (2020 Census)
- 43 ftelevation · 13 m
- 4.1 sq miland area · 10.7 km²
- 42 / sq mipopulation density
- 99784ZIP code
About Golovin
Golovin (formerly Chinik, from Inupiaq: Siŋik or Central Yupik: Cingik; Russian: Головин) is a city in Nome Census Area, Alaska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Golovin had a population of 175.
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Living in Golovin
- Median household income
- $66,667
- Median home value
- $89,000
- Median age
- 31.9
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Golovin had 175 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 175 |
|---|---|
| Density | 42 per sq mi (16 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Golovin at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Nome Census Area |
| Type | City |
| Population | 175 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.13 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 64.5603° N, 163.0076° W |
| ZIP code | 99784 |
| Official website | kawerak.org/tribalHomePages/golovin/index.html |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0229180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Golovin
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Frequently asked questions about Golovin
What county is Golovin in?
Golovin is in Nome Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Golovin, AK?
175 people lived in Golovin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Golovin, AK?
The ZIP code of Golovin is 99784.
What is the elevation of Golovin?
43 feet (13 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Golovin?
White Mountain (14.7 mi), Elim (22.1 mi).
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