ZIP Code 99784 — White Mountain city, AK Demographics & Data

ZIP code 99784 covers White Mountain, AK in Nome Census Area with a population of about 185.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 33.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area code 907; U.S. House district AK-00.

Median household income in ZIP 99784 is about $56,563 — about 25% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 19.5%; unemployment rate near 19.3%; 10.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 23.5 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Public administration, Healthcare, and Education; a mean commute of about 71.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $104,700 — about 70% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $342 (about 71% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 75.4% (about 10.0 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 99784 in White Mountain, AK, a household would need roughly $29,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $673. That sits below the local median household income ($56,563), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 7 for ZIP 99784 (White Mountain city, AK) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.