99785 ZIP Code – Brevig Mission, Alaska
99785 is a ZIP code serving Brevig Mission, Alaska in Nome Census Area with a population of approximately 625 residents. The median household income is $58,438 — near the Alaska average and below the national average. The median home value of $83,400 is well below the national average, with 79.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $625 is well below the national average. Housing consists of 95% single-family (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 18.6%, well above the national average. About 54.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. An estimated 5.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 22.0, well below the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 99778, 99772, 99783.
ZIP Code 99785 Data
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ZIP 99785 vs. Alaska vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 99785 | AK Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 625 | 3,059 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $58k | $64k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $83k | $187k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $625 | $1,067 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 22.0 | 37.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 18.6% | 12.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 54.4% | 18.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 5.5% | 17.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 99778 – Teller
- 99772 – Shishmaref
- 99783 – Wales
- 99762 – Nome
- 99784 – White Mountain
- 99739 – Elim
- 99736 – Deering
- 99753 – Koyuk
- 99727 – Buckland
- 99769 – Savoonga
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99778 | TELLER | 279 | $34,688 |
| 99772 | SHISHMAREF | 568 | $56,875 |
| 99783 | WALES | 294 | $34,167 |
| 99762 | NOME | 4,150 | $99,830 |
| 99784 | WHITE MOUNTAIN | 194 | $53,125 |