City

Brevig Mission, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Nome (CA) County  ·  Alaska

👥691Population
💰$55,000Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂22.0Median Age
🏠$80,900Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓6.0%College Grads▼ 85% below avg
📊18.6%Unemployment▲ 279% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1.6%Asian: 1%Other: 4.8%Race
White1.6%
Asian1.0%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
31%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
14%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age22.0 yrs
Avg HH Size4.61
Below Poverty54.3% ▲ 443% above avg
College Grads6.0% ▼ 85% below avg
Unemployment18.6% ▲ 279% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (2.1%)
HS Graduate154 (54%)
Some College67 (23.5%)
Associates41 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree17 (6%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 54%Some College: 23.5%Associates: 14.4%Graduate: 6%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad54.0%
Some College23.5%
Associates14.4%
Graduate6.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.7%Renter: 23.3%Tenure
Owner76.7%
Renter23.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
11%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,000 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$80,900 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$813/mo
Total Housing Units161
Vacant Units11

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
3%
Walked
93%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
97%
15–30 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
51%
About Brevig Mission, AK

Brevig Mission is a city in Alaska, located in Nome (CA) County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 691 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 22 years.

Economically, Brevig Mission is a working-class community. The median household income of $55,000 is below the national average. Approximately 54.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 18.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Brevig Mission is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $80,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $813 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brevig Mission is less-educated. 6.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 1.6%.

Brevig Mission, AK offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alaska.

ZIP Codes in Brevig Mission
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99785 691 $55,000 $80,900 $813 18.6% 6.0% 76.7%