Brevig Mission
City in Nome Census Area, Alaska
Brevig Mission is a city in Nome Census Area, Alaska, with 428 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Teller, 7.7 miles SE.
- 428residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 6.1 km²
- 183 / sq mipopulation density
- 99785ZIP code
About Brevig Mission
Brevig Mission (Inupiaq: Sitaisaq, Sitaisat, or Sinauraq) is a city in Nome Census Area, Alaska. The population was 428 at the 2020 census. It is named for the Norwegian Lutheran pastor Tollef L. Brevig, who served at the mission that would later bear his name. First settled in 1900, the mission became known as Teller Mission before receiving its current name. The mostly Inupiat Eskimo population continues to practice subsistence. Brevig Mission is a dry village, which means the sale or possession of alcohol is illegal.
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Living in Brevig Mission
- Median household income
- $63,088
- Median home value
- $92,900
- Median rent
- $663/mo
- Median age
- 22.2
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Brevig Mission had 428 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 428 |
|---|---|
| Density | 183 per sq mi (71 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Brevig Mission at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Nome Census Area |
| Type | City |
| Population | 428 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.34 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 65.3432° N, 166.5107° W |
| ZIP code | 99785 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0208740 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Brevig Mission
What county is Brevig Mission in?
Brevig Mission is in Nome Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Brevig Mission, AK?
428 people lived in Brevig Mission at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Brevig Mission, AK?
The ZIP code of Brevig Mission is 99785.
What is the elevation of Brevig Mission?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Brevig Mission?
Teller (7.7 mi), Port Clarence (17.7 mi).
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