Zip code 99784: White Mountain, Alaska

Q: What city is zip code 99784?

99784 is assigned to White Mountain, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 99784 in?

99784 is in Nome Census Area, Alaska.

Q: What is the population of 99784?

About 222 people live in 99784, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 99784?

The median household income in 99784 is $62,500.

Q: What zip codes are near 99784?

The closest zip codes to 99784 are 99739, 99762, 99771, 99753, 99671.

Residential delivery areaNome Census AreaAlaska Time

Population

222

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$63K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$106K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$825/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.7 sq mi

326 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 99784

99784 is a small-town zip code in White Mountain, Alaska (Nome Census Area), covering 0.7 sq mi of land. About 222 people live here, or 326 per square mile. The median resident is 32 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $62,500 a year, 23% below the national median of $80,734. 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $105,900, or 1.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 79% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $825 a month.

10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 3.7 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home; taxis, motorcycles and other modes are the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; education; and sales. 21% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another language, such as Arabic or a Native American language.

How 99784 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 222 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Unemployment rate17.2%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AK 5.9%48th of 187 in AK
Residents under 1833.8%
99th
U.S. 22% · AK 24.1%57th of 187 in AK
Government workers68.3%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AK 25.9%28th of 187 in AK
Housing vacancy28.3%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · AK 17.6%73rd of 185 in AK
Poverty rate26.1%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AK 10.1%41st of 187 in AK
Uninsured rate18%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AK 11%48th of 187 in AK
Homeownership rate78.8%
76th
U.S. 65.2% · AK 66.8%57th of 184 in AK
Population density326/sq mi
27th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AK 1/sq mi25th of 187 in AK
Median household income$62,500
24th
U.S. $80,734 · AK $92,788105th of 176 in AK
Healthcare workers6.1%
9th
U.S. 9.7% · AK 10%77th of 187 in AK
Median gross rent$825
8th
U.S. $1,413 · AK $1,419111th of 142 in AK
Median age32
8th
U.S. 38.9 · AK 35.8114th of 187 in AK
Income inequality (Gini)0.376
8th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · AK 0.433143rd of 184 in AK
Veterans2%
6th
U.S. 6.2% · AK 10.7%168th of 187 in AK
Diversity index9.5
4th
U.S. 61.4 · AK 62.8158th of 187 in AK
Per capita income$20,994
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AK $46,573141st of 187 in AK
Median home value$105,900
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · AK $352,900123rd of 163 in AK
Bachelor's degree or higher10.2%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AK 31.7%119th of 187 in AK
Median earnings per worker$30,000
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AK $54,975156th of 186 in AK
Population222
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AK 735,706158th of 187 in AK
Average commute3.7 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AK 19.4 min172nd of 184 in AK
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AK 9.7%178th of 187 in AK
Broadband access66.7%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AK 91.9%159th of 184 in AK
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AK 7.7%166th of 187 in AK
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AK 44.6%165th of 174 in AK
Residents 65 and older5.4%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · AK 13.8%159th of 187 in AK
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AK 2.1%149th of 187 in AK
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · AK 9.9%171st of 187 in AK

Measure	99784	Nome	AK	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AK
Unemployment rateWeakness	17.2%	16.9%	5.9%	5.2%	99th	48th of 187
Residents under 18	33.8%	33.7%	24.1%	22%	99th	57th of 187
Government workers	68.3%	42%	25.9%	14.5%	99th	28th of 187
Housing vacancy	28.3%	31.4%	17.6%	10.1%	97th	73rd of 185
Poverty rateWeakness	26.1%	21.5%	10.1%	12.5%	93rd	41st of 187
Uninsured rateWeakness	18%	14%	11%	8.4%	93rd	48th of 187
Homeownership rate	78.8%	66.8%	66.8%	65.2%	76th	57th of 184
Population density	326/sq mi	0/sq mi	1/sq mi	95/sq mi	27th	25th of 187
Median household income	$62,500	$78,681	$92,788	$80,734	24th	105th of 176
Healthcare workers	6.1%	6.2%	10%	9.7%	9th	77th of 187
Median gross rent	$825	$1,394	$1,419	$1,413	8th	111th of 142
Median age	32	29.4	35.8	38.9	8th	114th of 187
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.376	0.439	0.433	0.483	8th	143rd of 184
Veterans	2%	4.8%	10.7%	6.2%	6th	168th of 187
Diversity index	9.5	43.3	62.8	61.4	4th	158th of 187
Per capita incomeWeakness	$20,994	$32,238	$46,573	$44,673	3rd	141st of 187
Median home value	$105,900	$211,200	$352,900	$332,700	3rd	123rd of 163
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.2%	14%	31.7%	35.7%	3rd	119th of 187
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$30,000	$54,565	$54,975	$49,666	3rd	156th of 186
Population	222	9,866	735,706	334,922,499	1st	158th of 187
Average commuteStrength	3.7 min	6.3 min	19.4 min	26.4 min	1st	172nd of 184
Work from home	0%	4.5%	9.7%	15.1%	1st	178th of 187
Broadband accessWeakness	66.7%	88.2%	91.9%	91%	1st	159th of 184
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.2%	7.7%	14.1%	1st	166th of 187
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	30.5%	44.6%	51.1%	1st	165th of 174
Residents 65 and older	5.4%	8.9%	13.8%	17.2%	1st	159th of 187
Tech workers	0%	0.2%	2.1%	3.8%	1st	149th of 187
Self-employed workers	0%	2.4%	9.9%	10%	1st	171st of 187

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

12%

Under 5

22%

5–17

18–24

16%

25–34

21%

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

33.8%

65 and over

5.4%

Race and ethnicity

White1%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American95%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

9.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

98.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

79%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

20%

Households

Households: 66
Average household size: 3.4
Family households: 78.8%
Married couples: 19.7%
Living alone: 16.7%
Veterans (of adults): 2%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

20%

$25–50k

23%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

18%

$100–150k

20%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

99784

$62,500

Nome

$78,681

Alaska

$92,788

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$20,994

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

26.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.376

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

99784

$105,900

Nome

$211,200

Alaska

$352,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

99784

$825

Nome

$1,394

Alaska

$1,419

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

93%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 92
Owner-occupied: 78.8%
Vacant: 28.3%
Median year built: 1988
Median rooms: 3.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

40%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

60%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

88%

10–19

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

3.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

17.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

65.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

18%

Education

15%

Sales

15%

Office and admin

12%

Construction and repair

10%

Management

Transportation and moving

Healthcare

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Public administration

35%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Retail

15%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

15%

Education

13%

Construction

Admin, support and management

Other services

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$30,000

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

68.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

14.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	99784	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$31,250	$74,888
Service	$31,250	$26,804
Sales and office	$18,750	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$16,667	$49,199
Production and transportation	$12,083	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

53%

Some college

25%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

0.8%

High school graduate or higher: 92.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.8%
Households with broadband: 66.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 10.6%
No internet access: 30.3%
Without health insurance: 18%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): White Mountain
State: Alaska
County: Nome Census Area
Center point: 64.6828° N, 163.4055° W
Land area: 0.7 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Alaska Time (UTC-9, UTC-8 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

White Mountain100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 99784

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
99739	Elim, AK	26 mi	383	$37,031	$120,000
99762	Nome, AK	37 mi	4,156	$113,558	$353,800
99771	Shaktoolik, AK	69 mi	283	$80,417	$92,100
99753	Koyuk, AK	70 mi	348	$36,563	$95,000
99671	Stebbins, AK	90 mi	596	$48,056	$107,500
99659	Saint Michael, AK	93 mi	177	$53,750	—
99736	Deering, AK	98 mi	227	$58,333	$110,900
99727	Buckland, AK	111 mi	533	$58,990	$86,700
99620	Kotlik, AK	114 mi	976	$58,043	$75,600
99581	Emmonak, AK	135 mi	966	$57,764	$112,200
99554	Alakanuk, AK	142 mi	864	$41,607	$76,400
99763	Noorvik, AK	163 mi	748	$63,750	$157,500

Questions about 99784

What city is zip code 99784?

99784 is assigned to White Mountain, Alaska. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 99784 in?

99784 is in Nome Census Area, Alaska.

What is the population of 99784?

About 222 people live in 99784, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 99784 in?

99784 is in Alaska Time.

What is the median household income in 99784?

The median household income in 99784 is $62,500.

What zip codes are near 99784?

The closest zip codes to 99784 are 99739, 99762, 99771, 99753, 99671.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99784, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.