City

White Mountain, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Nome (CA) County  ·  Alaska

👥185Population
💰$56,563Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂33.9Median Age
🏠$104,700Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓16.7%College Grads▼ 57% below avg
📊19.3%Unemployment▲ 295% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 2.2%Other: 2.7%Race
White2.2%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
16%
18–24
12%
25–44
38%
45–64
19%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.03
Below Poverty19.5% ▲ 95% above avg
College Grads16.7% ▼ 57% below avg
Unemployment19.3% ▲ 295% above avg
HS Graduate57 (52.8%)
Some College17 (15.7%)
Associates16 (14.8%)
Bachelors6 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree12 (11.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 52.8%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 11.1%Edu
HS Grad52.8%
Some College15.7%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate11.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.4%Renter: 24.6%Tenure
Owner75.4%
Renter24.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
35%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,563 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$104,700 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,025/mo
Total Housing Units92
Vacant Units31

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Walked
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
92%
15–30 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
33%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
53%
About White Mountain, AK

White Mountain is a city in Alaska, located in Nome (CA) County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 185 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.9 years.

Economically, White Mountain is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,563 is below the national average. Approximately 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 19.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in White Mountain is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,025 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of White Mountain is less-educated. 16.7% 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 2.2%.

White Mountain, AK offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alaska.

ZIP Codes in White Mountain
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99784 185 $56,563 $104,700 $1,025 19.3% 16.7% 75.4%