City

Ambler, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Northwest Arctic County  ·  Alaska

👥201Population
💰$41,563Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂33.8Median Age
🏠$86,700Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓11.9%College Grads▼ 69% below avg
📊29.3%Unemployment▲ 498% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 6%Other: 2%Race
White6.0%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
22%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
14%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty31.3% ▲ 213% above avg
College Grads11.9% ▼ 69% below avg
Unemployment29.3% ▲ 498% above avg
HS Graduate43 (51.2%)
Some College24 (28.6%)
Associates7 (8.3%)
Bachelors3 (3.6%)
Graduate Degree7 (8.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 51.2%Some College: 28.6%Associates: 8.3%Bachelors: 3.6%Graduate: 8.3%Edu
HS Grad51.2%
Some College28.6%
Associates8.3%
Bachelors3.6%
Graduate8.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.8%Renter: 13.2%Tenure
Owner86.8%
Renter13.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,563 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$86,700 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$475/mo
Total Housing Units109
Vacant Units33

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Walked
79%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
96%
15–30 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
63%
About Ambler, AK

Ambler is a city in Alaska, located in Northwest Arctic County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 201 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.8 years.

Economically, Ambler is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,563 is below the national average. Approximately 31.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 29.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Ambler is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $86,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $475 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ambler is less-educated. 11.9% 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 6.0%.

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

ZIP Codes in Ambler
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99786 201 $41,563 $86,700 $475 29.3% 11.9% 86.8%