99784 ZIP Code — White Mountain, AK
Nome County, Alaska
ZIP code 99784 is located in White Mountain, Alaska, within Nome County. It covers approximately 0.68 square miles and serves a population of 194 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
194
population
0.68
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99784 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99784
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99784. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| White Mountain | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 194 |
| Population density | 285 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 180 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.68 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.19 sq mi |
| Latitude | 64.8823 |
| Longitude | -162.4721 |
| Timezone | Alaska (AKT) |
| Area code | 907 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.5% | 39.1% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.6% | 33.5% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.8% | 21.3% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 6.0% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
194
Population
285
People per sq mi
31.7
Median age
$53,125
Median household income
$20,961
Per capita income
$101,300
Median home value
$967
Median monthly rent
67.1%
Home ownership
21.6%
Poverty rate
26.3%
Unemployment
76
Housing units
7.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
8
Under 5
8
10
5–9
10
5
10–14
5
10
15–19
10
8
20–24
8
15
25–34
15
16
35–44
16
10
45–54
10
7
55–59
7
7
60–64
7
3
65–74
3
1
75–84
1
1
85+
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 48 | 24.7% |
| 18 and over | 146 | 75.3% |
| 65 and over | 9 | 4.6% |
| Median age | 31.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
95.4%
White
2.6%
Two or more races
2.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 185 | 95.4% |
| White | 5 | 2.6% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 2.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.5% | 39.1% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 42.6% | 33.5% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 9.8% | 21.3% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 6.0% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
8.6%
$10k–$15k
4.3%
$15k–$25k
18.6%
$25k–$35k
11.4%
$35k–$50k
5.7%
$50k–$75k
20.0%
$75k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
18.6%
$150k–$200k
1.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 18.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.4% |
| Median income | $53,125 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.5%
$50k–$100k
40.4%
$100k–$150k
21.3%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k–$300k
19.1%
$300k–$500k
6.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $101,300 |
| Median rent / month | $967 |
| Owner occupied | 67.1% |
| Renter occupied | 32.9% |
| Vacant | 29.3% |
| Single-family detached | 92.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 3.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.98 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 29.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 25.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 8.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 17.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 24.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 88.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 11.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Fuel oil | 88.6% |
| Wood | 11.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9 | 12.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 10 | 14.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 16 | 22.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 35 | 50.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 33 | 47.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 9 | 12.9% |
| Average household size | 2.77 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 78.8% | 59.2% |
| Married | 11.3% | 11.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 11.3% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 9.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.3%
Some HS, no diploma
6.0%
HS graduate
50.9%
Some college, no degree
25.0%
Associate's degree
6.0%
Bachelor's degree
6.9%
Graduate / professional
0.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 7.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 5 | 12.2% |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 14.6% |
| Elementary school | 18 | 43.9% |
| High school | 8 | 19.5% |
| College / grad school | 4 | 9.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
38.6%
Education & healthcare
30.0%
Retail trade
17.1%
Transportation & utilities
10.0%
Other services
2.9%
Construction
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.6% |
| Service | 12.9% |
| Sales & office | 30.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.6% |
| Production & transportation | 20.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 35.7% |
| Government | 64.3% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 2.9% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 42.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 55.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 4.2 |
Poverty
All people
21.6%
Under 18 years
16.7%
18 and over
23.3%
Married-couple families
11.1%
Female-led households
12.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.7% |
| Retirement income | 4.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 11.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 14.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 41.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| High blood pressure | 36.9% |
| High cholesterol | 29.2% |
| Diabetes | 14.4% |
| Heart disease | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 5.1% |
| Asthma | 12.9% |
| Arthritis | 23.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.3% |
| Cancer | 4.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 38.7% |
| Binge drinking | 20.1% |
| No physical activity | 33.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.6% |
| Depression | 19.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 27.3% |
| Poor mental health | 18.6% |
| Poor physical health | 17.2% |
| No health insurance | 19.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 62.1% |
| Visited dentist | 39.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 81.0% |
| Teeth loss | 37.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 6 | 4.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.0% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 17.5% |
| 65 and over | 55.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 19.1% |
| Public insurance | 56.2% |
| No insurance | 24.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 17.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 179 | 92.3% |
| 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) | 194 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 194 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 189 | 97.4% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 2 | 1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.1% |
| Internet access | 82.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99784
What city is ZIP code 99784 in?
ZIP code 99784 is primarily assigned to White Mountain, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99784 in?
ZIP code 99784 falls within Nome County, Alaska.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 99784?
8% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 99784?
22% of residents in ZIP code 99784 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99784?
The median home value in ZIP code 99784 is $101,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 99784?
ZIP code 99784 has an estimated population of 194 residents, with a density of 285 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 99784 in?
ZIP code 99784 observes the AKST timezone.