City

Adak, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Aleutians West (CA) County  ·  Alaska

👥141Population
💰$50,000Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂53.6Median Age
🏠$78,000Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓22.7%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 63.1% Female 36.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.7%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 17%Asian: 11.4%Other: 5%Race
White56.7%
Hispanic3.6%
Black17.0%
Asian11.4%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
1%
18–24
13%
25–44
6%
45–64
64%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.50
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads22.7% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
HS Graduate11 (11.3%)
Some College39 (40.2%)
Associates25 (25.8%)
Bachelors11 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree11 (11.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 11.3%Some College: 40.2%Associates: 25.8%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 11.3%Edu
HS Grad11.3%
Some College40.2%
Associates25.8%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate11.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 14.9%Renter: 85.1%Tenure
Owner14.9%
Renter85.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
43%
$100k–$150k
43%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,000 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$78,000 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units277
Vacant Units183

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
69%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
22%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
46%
2000+
50%
About Adak, AK

Adak is a city in Alaska, located in Aleutians West (CA) County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 141 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.6 years.

Economically, Adak is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,000 is below the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Adak is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $78,000, which is well below the national average. At 14.9% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Adak is less-educated. 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (56.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Adak
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99546 141 $50,000 $78,000 4.3% 22.7% 14.9%