City

Arctic Village, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Yukon-Koyukuk (CA) County  ·  Alaska

👥177Population
💰$39,750Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂19.8Median Age
🏠$38,400Median Home Value▼ 86% below avg
🎓5.8%College Grads▼ 85% below avg
📊13.8%Unemployment▲ 182% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 2.3%Race
White2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
34%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age19.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.97
Below Poverty60.5% ▲ 505% above avg
College Grads5.8% ▼ 85% below avg
Unemployment13.8% ▲ 182% above avg
HS Graduate30 (43.5%)
Some College11 (15.9%)
Associates24 (34.8%)
Graduate Degree4 (5.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 43.5%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 34.8%Graduate: 5.8%Edu
HS Grad43.5%
Some College15.9%
Associates34.8%
Graduate5.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.8%Renter: 32.2%Tenure
Owner67.8%
Renter32.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
68%
$200k–$300k
33%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,750 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$38,400 ▼ 86% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units64
Vacant Units5

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
24%
$100k–$150k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
25%
Walked
75%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
51%
About Arctic Village, AK

Arctic Village is a city in Alaska, located in Yukon-Koyukuk (CA) County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 177 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 19.8 years.

Economically, Arctic Village is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,750 is below the national average. Approximately 60.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Arctic Village is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $38,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 67.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Arctic Village is less-educated. 5.8% 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 2.3%.

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

ZIP Codes in Arctic Village
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99722 177 $39,750 $38,400 13.8% 5.8% 67.8%