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Nome County
Brevig Mission, AK
99785
99785 ZIP Code — Brevig Mission, AK
Nome County, Alaska
ZIP code 99785 is located in
Brevig Mission ,
Alaska ,
within Nome County .
It covers approximately 2.38 square miles and serves a population of
625 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone,
served by area code 907 .
About ZIP code 99785
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $83,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $58,438. Poverty affects 54% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 78% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 4 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (39%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 99785 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
625
Population density
263 / sq mi
State FIPS
02
County FIPS
180
Geography
Land area
2.38 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
65.4413
Longitude
-166.9396
Timezone
Alaska (AKT)
Area code
907
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.5%
39.1%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
33.1%
33.5%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
12.6%
21.3%
28.9%
Over $200k
0.8%
6.0%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$58,438
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 279 44.6% 18 and over 346 55.4% 65 and over 46 7.4% Median age 22.0 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
93.6%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 585 93.6% Two or more races 25 4% White 15 2.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.5%
39.1%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
33.1%
33.5%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
12.6%
21.3%
28.9%
Over $200k
0.8%
6.0%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.3% $10k–$15k 7.8% $15k–$25k 10.1% $25k–$35k 4.7% $35k–$50k 14.7% $50k–$75k 15.5% $75k–$100k 23.3% $100k–$150k 8.5% $150k–$200k 3.9% $200k+ 2.3% Median income $58,438
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $83,400 Median rent / month $625 Owner occupied 79.8% Renter occupied 20.2% Vacant 5.8% Single-family detached 94.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 4.0 Avg household size (owned) 5.20
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.4% 2000–2009 21.9% 1990–1999 25.5% 1980–1989 28.5% 1970–1979 16.1% 1960–1969 1.5% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 2.2% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 5.8% 1 bedroom 9.5% 2 bedrooms 16.1% 3 bedrooms 39.4% 4 bedrooms 29.2% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 94.6% 1 vehicle 1.6% 2 vehicles 3.9% 3 or more 0.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Fuel oil 97.7% Wood 2.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 26 20.2% Cohabiting couple 44 34.1% Male householder, no spouse 28 21.7% Female householder, no spouse 31 24.0% Households with children under 18 101 78.3% Households with seniors (65+) 40 31.0% Average household size 4.84
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 77.2% 69.2% Married 15.6% 15.7% Separated 0.0% 3.2% Widowed 2.2% 8.1% Divorced 5.0% 3.8%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
14.1%
Some college, no degree
16.5%
Graduate / professional
1.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 82.2% Bachelor's or higher 4.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 25 11.2% Kindergarten 41 18.4% Elementary school 123 55.2% High school 27 12.1% College / grad school 7 3.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
35.1%
Transportation & utilities
21.9%
Public administration
9.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Professional & management
4.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 42.4% Service 13.2% Sales & office 15.2% Natural resources & construction 10.6% Production & transportation 18.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 33.8% Government 66.2% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 2.0% Carpool 1.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 55.6% Work from home 0.0% Other means 41.1% Avg commute (minutes) 4.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.7%
Female-led households
46.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 26.4% Retirement income 14.0% Supplemental Security 24.0% Cash public assistance 34.1% Food stamps / SNAP 77.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.0% High blood pressure 32.7% High cholesterol 25.5% Diabetes 12.2% Heart disease 6.8% Stroke 4.4% Asthma 13.3% Arthritis 20.2% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 8.9% Cancer 3.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 38.6% Binge drinking 20.8% No physical activity 32.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.6% Depression 20.6% Fair or poor health 25.6% Poor mental health 19.9% Poor physical health 16.0% No health insurance 19.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 60.8% Visited dentist 39.6% Cholesterol screening 78.0% Teeth loss 35.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 7 2.0%
Disability % Any disability 11.7% Under 18 4.3% 18–64 years 13.7% 65 and over 43.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 11.2% Public insurance 89.3% No insurance 6.4% Uninsured under 19 2.2%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 539 86.2% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 625 100.0% Born in same state 625 100.0% Born in different state 608 97.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 13 2.1% English 3 0.5%
Ancestry Count % Polish 2 0.3% Italian 1 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 20.6% Internet access 96.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99785
What city is ZIP code 99785 in?
ZIP code 99785 is primarily assigned to Brevig Mission, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99785 in?
ZIP code 99785 falls within Nome County, Alaska.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99785?
54% of residents in ZIP code 99785 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 99785 family-oriented?
45% of residents in ZIP code 99785 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 99785?
5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99785?
The median home value in ZIP code 99785 is $83,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 99785 in?
ZIP code 99785 observes the AKST timezone.
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