City

Akiak, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Bethel Census Area County  ·  Alaska

👥273Population
💰$71,667Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂25.6Median Age
🏠$22,500Median Home Value▼ 92% below avg
🎓8.1%College Grads▼ 79% below avg
📊25.9%Unemployment▲ 429% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.0% Female 45.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 3.7%Race
White3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
32%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
15%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age25.6 yrs
Avg HH Size4.55
Below Poverty31.9% ▲ 219% above avg
College Grads8.1% ▼ 79% below avg
Unemployment25.9% ▲ 429% above avg
HS Graduate72 (64.9%)
Some College9 (8.1%)
Associates21 (18.9%)
Graduate Degree9 (8.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 64.9%Some College: 8.1%Associates: 18.9%Graduate: 8.1%Edu
HS Grad64.9%
Some College8.1%
Associates18.9%
Graduate8.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.7%Renter: 18.3%Tenure
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
69%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,667 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$22,500 ▼ 92% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$425/mo
Total Housing Units67
Vacant Units7

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
17%
Walked
83%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
90%
15–30 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Akiak, AK

Akiak is a city in Alaska, located in Bethel Census Area County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 273 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 25.6 years.

Economically, Akiak is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,667 is near the national average. Approximately 31.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 25.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Akiak is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $22,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $425 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Akiak is less-educated. 8.1% 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 3.7%.

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

ZIP Codes in Akiak
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99552 273 $71,667 $22,500 $425 25.9% 8.1% 81.7%