City

Akiachak, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Bethel Census Area County  ·  Alaska

👥629Population
💰$33,333Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂22.6Median Age
🎓1.6%College Grads▼ 96% below avg
📊25.0%Unemployment▲ 411% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 0.2%Other: 4.1%Race
White0.2%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
17%
5–17
30%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
15%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age22.6 yrs
Avg HH Size4.56
Below Poverty41.7% ▲ 317% above avg
College Grads1.6% ▼ 96% below avg
Unemployment25.0% ▲ 411% above avg
HS Graduate103 (53.4%)
Some College40 (20.7%)
Associates47 (24.4%)
Bachelors3 (1.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 53.4%Some College: 20.7%Associates: 24.4%Bachelors: 1.6%Edu
HS Grad53.4%
Some College20.7%
Associates24.4%
Bachelors1.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.3%Renter: 37.7%Tenure
Owner62.3%
Renter37.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
52%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
3%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,333 ▼ 56% below avg
Median Rent$817/mo
Total Housing Units155
Vacant Units17

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
21%
Walked
79%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
94%
15–30 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Akiachak, AK

Akiachak is a city in Alaska, located in Bethel Census Area County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 629 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 22.6 years.

Economically, Akiachak is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,333 is well below the national average. Approximately 41.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 25.0%, more than double the national average.

The population of Akiachak is less-educated. 1.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 0.2%.

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

ZIP Codes in Akiachak
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99551 629 $33,333 $817 25.0% 1.6% 62.3%