ZIP code 99785
Where is ZIP code 99785?
Brevig Mission, Alaska
Nome Census Area · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 99785 belongs to Brevig Mission, Alaska in Nome Census Area. 99785 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Brevig Mission post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Alaska Time zone and uses area code 907. About 718 people live in the 99785 area, where the median household income is $63,088. The closest ZIP codes are 99783 (Wales, 24.5 mi northwest), 99778 (Teller, 30.1 mi southeast) and 99772 (Shishmaref, 55.4 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 99785 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Brevig Mission |
| Also accepted | Brevig Msn |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Nome Census Area |
| Time zone | Alaska Time · now |
| Area code | 907 |
| Coordinates | 65.4413, -166.9396 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 997 |
Population and income in 99785
| Population | 718 · higher than 63% of Alaska ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 314 · higher than 89% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median age | 22.2 years · lower than 92% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 53% |
| Median household income | $63,088 · lower than 57% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $14,501 |
| Below the poverty line | 55% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 6.4% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $92,900 · lower than 81% of Alaska ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $663 a month |
| Housing units | 164 |
| Households | 156 (4.6 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 80% / 21% |
| Land area | 2.29 sq mi (plus 0.09 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 99785. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 99785
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99783 | Wales, AK | 24.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 99778 | Teller, AK | 30.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 99772 | Shishmaref, AK | 55.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99762 | Nome, AK | 57.8 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99736 | Deering, AK | 116 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99784 | White Mountain, AK | 135.3 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99739 | Elim, AK | 150.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99752 | Kotzebue, AK | 170 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99753 | Koyuk, AK | 171.3 mi E | PO Box only |
| 99761 | Noatak, AK | 174.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99750 | Kivalina, AK | 175.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 99769 | Savoonga, AK | 176.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 99785 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 99785
PO BOX 123
BREVIG MISSION AK 99785
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BREVIG MSN as the city name for 99785. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (99785-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 99785?
- 99785 is a Brevig Mission, Alaska ZIP code. Brevig Msn is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 99785 in?
- ZIP code 99785 is in Nome Census Area, Alaska.
- What time zone is ZIP code 99785 in?
- 99785 is in the Alaska Time zone (America/Nome).
- What area code is 99785?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 99785 use area code 907.
- What is the population of ZIP code 99785?
- About 718 people live in ZIP code 99785, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 99785?
- The median household income in 99785 is $63,088 a year, lower than 57% of Alaska ZIP codes.
- Can I use 99785 for a street address?
- No. 99785 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Brevig Mission use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 99785?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 99785 are 99783 (Wales, 24.5 miles), 99778 (Teller, 30.1 miles), 99772 (Shishmaref, 55.4 miles) and 99762 (Nome, 57.8 miles).