City

Bethel, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Bethel Census Area County  ·  Alaska

👥7,272Population
💰$103,676Median HH Income▲ 36% above avg
🎂30.0Median Age
🏠$328,300Median Home Value▲ 18% above avg
🎓27.2%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 46% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.6% Female 44.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 14.7%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 2.3%Asian: 2.8%Other: 5%Race
White14.7%
Hispanic3.2%
Black2.3%
Asian2.8%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
22%
18–24
10%
25–44
29%
45–64
22%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.11
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads27.2% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 46% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,657 (44%)
Some College524 (13.9%)
Associates560 (14.9%)
Bachelors236 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree787 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 44%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad44.0%
Some College13.9%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 46.9%Renter: 53.1%Tenure
Owner46.9%
Renter53.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
50%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$103,676 ▲ 36% above avg
Median Home Value$328,300 ▲ 18% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,637/mo
Total Housing Units2,754
Vacant Units564

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
20%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
56%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
30%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
82%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Bethel, AK

Bethel is a city in Alaska, located in Bethel Census Area County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,272 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30 years.

Economically, Bethel is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $103,676 is above the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bethel is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $328,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,637 per month.

The population of Bethel is moderately educated. 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 14.7%.

Bethel, AK offers residents above-average earning potential within Alaska.

ZIP Codes in Bethel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99559 7,272 $103,676 $328,300 $1,637 7.1% 27.2% 46.9%