| City: | Brevig Mission, Alaska |
| City Alias: | Brevig Msn |
| Borough: | Nome Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:24:35 AM |
| Population: | 428 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 65.4413, -166.9396 |
| Land Area: | 2.29 sq mi |
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The community is 89% Native American, making it one of the most concentrated Alaska Native villages in the state. That proportion, combined with the extended household structure (3.9 people per household), reflects traditional family organization in a remote Inupiaq community. The median age of 27 years indicates a younger population than most Alaska Native villages.
Only one street appears in delivery records: Kugshi Road. That single street serves as the main community connector, with one building receiving separate postal service. The minimal street infrastructure isn't a limitation. It's typical of Alaska Native villages where buildings cluster near essential services rather than spreading along a grid.
Brevig Mission's post office doesn't just serve local residents. With 89 PO Boxes for 111 households, the adoption rate of 0.80 suggests nearly universal participation. Every household depends on the post office. The facility operates as the mail hub for this coastal location where geographic isolation makes street delivery impractical. Median household income of $55,000 supports a subsistence-influenced economy typical of western Alaska villages.
With only Kugshi Road appearing in postal records, Brevig Mission demonstrates the compact infrastructure typical of remote Alaska Native villages where buildings cluster around central services rather than spreading across a traditional street grid.
ZIP Code 99785 has 428 residents and 111 households (average 3.85 persons per household). The median age is 27.0 years, significantly younger than the state (35.6) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.4% male and 48.6% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (88.8%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (5.6%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (15.2%) and national averages (1.1%).
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| 2020 Population: | 428Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 718Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 186.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $63,088Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 111Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $92,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.85Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.77Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 326 | 337 | 407 | 439 | 442 | 417 | 421 | 407 | 384 | 621 | 673 | 625 | 691 | 718 |
| Decennial Census | 388 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 428 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 27
Male Median Age: 27
Female Median Age: 27
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 20 | 22 | 29 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Female | 16 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 16 | 14 | 24 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 36 | 44 | 53 | 37 | 34 | 37 | 37 | 25 | 21 | 6 | 19 | 22 | 28 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| White: | 24 | 5.73% |
| Black: | 3 | 0.72% |
| Hispanic:* | 5 | 1.19% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.72% |
| American Indian: | 380 | 90.69% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 4 | 0.95% |
| Total: | 419 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 220 | 51.40% | 27.0 years |
| Females: | 208 | 48.60% | 27.0 years |
| Total: | 428 | 100% | 27.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 712 | 99.16% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 6 | 0.84% |
| Total Population: | 718 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 712 | 99.16% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 6 | 0.84% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $63,088, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $32,463 (106.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,088. Family households earn a median of $38,897 versus $5,625 for nonfamily households (a difference of $33,272). By gender, male median income is $68,571 and female is $76,250, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $7,679 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 55.5%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 17.8%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (33.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $30,625 | $34,375 | $34,125 | $32,143 | $32,344 | $33,958 | $33,750 | $40,000 | $40,000 | $42,813 | $55,078 | $58,438 | $55,000 | $63,088 |
| Median Family Income | $28,250 | $30,000 | $30,375 | $26,750 | $28,750 | $29,750 | $28,125 | $38,750 | $35,000 | $30,694 | $33,359 | $36,736 | $36,688 | $38,897 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $36,875 | $48,750 | $25,625 | $16,250 | $11,667 | $12,083 | $11,667 | $11,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,625 |
| Median Male Income | $32,083 | $43,750 | $40,000 | $36,875 | $40,000 | $46,250 | $51,875 | $54,375 | $58,125 | $56,250 | $58,750 | $63,125 | $65,417 | $68,571 |
| Median Female Income | $36,667 | $35,938 | $35,500 | $29,167 | $28,750 | $28,750 | $22,500 | $28,750 | $16,250 | $0 | $0 | $49,375 | $68,125 | $76,250 |
| Employed: | 194 | 45.65% |
| Unemployed: | 42 | 9.88% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 189 | 44.47% |
| Total: | 425 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 65 | 33.51% |
| Service: | 36 | 18.56% |
| Sales and Office: | 24 | 12.37% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 23 | 11.86% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 46 | 23.71% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 194 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $92,900, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $54,000 (36.76%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,900. The median gross rent is $663, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $37 (5.29%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $43. Of occupied housing, owners make up 79.49% (49.19% with a mortgage, 50.81% free-and-clear) and renters 20.51% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.88%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $146,900 | $129,200 | $137,500 | $110,000 | $95,000 | $83,300 | $75,000 | $95,000 | $85,000 | $71,800 | $73,600 | $83,400 | $80,900 | $92,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 18 | 56.25% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 4 | 12.50% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 4 | 12.50% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 3 | 9.38% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 3 | 9.38% |
| Total: | 32 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $700 | $717 | $808 | $675 | $725 | $875 | $925 | $725 | $706 | $650 | $631 | $625 | $813 | $663 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 61 | 39.10% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 63 | 40.38% |
| Renter Occupied: | 32 | 20.51% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 156 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 156 | 95.12% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 8 | 4.88% |
| Total Housing Units: | 164 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 154 | 93.90% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 4 | 2.44% |
| Other Units: | 6 | 3.66% |
| Total Housing Units: | 164 | 100% |
In 2024, 6.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 83.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 15.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 84.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 54.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 4.70 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 10.60 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (54.00%). College enrollment is 2.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 11 | 3.19% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 46 | 13.33% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 206 | 59.71% |
| Some college, no degree: | 60 | 17.39% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 18 | 5.22% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4 | 1.16% |
| Total: | 345 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 288 | 83.48% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 22 | 6.38% |
| Private Insurance: | 111 | 14.14% |
| Public Insurance: | 604 | 76.94% |
| No Insurance: | 70 | 8.92% |
| Total: | 785 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 715 | 91.08% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 43.4% | 42.3% | 49.4% | 59.3% | 53.4% | 51.9% | 57.5% | 41.3% | 37.5% | 58.8% | 55.3% | 51.3% | 48.1% | 54.7% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 27 | 10.80% |
| Kindergarten: | 44 | 17.60% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 135 | 54.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 39 | 15.60% |
| College or graduate school: | 5 | 2.00% |
| Total: | 250 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 71 | 28.40% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 218 | 87.20% |
ZIP Code 99785 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 15 people with an annual payroll of $932,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 98Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $260,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $932,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 15Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99785 is located in Nome Borough, Alaska, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Alaska's 0th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 99785. It covers 2.29 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.094 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.29 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.094 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 00Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 571951.26 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0208740Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Brevig Mission city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99785 is in the Bering Strait School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 0 private school(s).
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.