City

Akutan, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Aleutians East County  ·  Alaska

👥737Population
💰$27,500Median HH Income▼ 64% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$91,400Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓34.2%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 76.4% Female 23.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 23.5%Hispanic: 19.3%Black: 14.8%Asian: 18.5%Other: 5.4%Race
White23.5%
Hispanic19.3%
Black14.8%
Asian18.5%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
2%
18–24
8%
25–44
52%
45–64
31%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty17.4% ▲ 74% above avg
College Grads34.2% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma52 (8.9%)
HS Graduate222 (38.1%)
Some College45 (7.7%)
Associates64 (11%)
Bachelors46 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree153 (26.3%)

Education

No HS: 8.9%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 11%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 26.3%Edu
No HS8.9%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College7.7%
Associates11.0%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate26.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53.1%Renter: 46.9%Tenure
Owner53.1%
Renter46.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
59%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
15%
$300k–$500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$27,500 ▼ 64% below avg
Median Home Value$91,400 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$642/mo
Total Housing Units71
Vacant Units7

Income Distribution

Under $25k
48%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
13%
$100k–$150k
15%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
4%
Walked
75%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
89%
15–30 min
11%
Over 45 min
0%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
50%
About Akutan, AK

Akutan is a city in Alaska, located in Aleutians East County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 737 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Akutan is a lower-income community. The median household income of $27,500 is well below the national average. Approximately 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Akutan is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $91,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $642 per month.

The population of Akutan is moderately educated. 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 23.5%.

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

ZIP Codes in Akutan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99553 737 $27,500 $91,400 $642 3.5% 34.2% 53.1%