City

Buckland, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Northwest Arctic County  ·  Alaska

👥629Population
💰$56,136Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂21.6Median Age
🏠$72,000Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓6.8%College Grads▼ 82% below avg
📊33.3%Unemployment▲ 581% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.7% Female 42.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 3.8%Other: 4.5%Race
White3.8%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
32%
18–24
11%
25–44
27%
45–64
13%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age21.6 yrs
Avg HH Size4.31
Below Poverty16.9% ▲ 69% above avg
College Grads6.8% ▼ 82% below avg
Unemployment33.3% ▲ 581% above avg
HS Graduate166 (66.7%)
Some College40 (16.1%)
Associates26 (10.4%)
Bachelors7 (2.8%)
Graduate Degree10 (4%)

Education

HS Grad: 66.7%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 2.8%Graduate: 4%Edu
HS Grad66.7%
Some College16.1%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors2.8%
Graduate4.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.1%Renter: 21.9%Tenure
Owner78.1%
Renter21.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
36%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,136 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$72,000 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,054/mo
Total Housing Units159
Vacant Units13

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
36%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
11%
Walked
69%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
32%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
53%
About Buckland, AK

Buckland is a city in Alaska, located in Northwest Arctic County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 629 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 21.6 years.

Economically, Buckland is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,136 is below the national average. Approximately 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 33.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Buckland is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $72,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,054 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buckland is less-educated. 6.8% 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 3.8%.

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

ZIP Codes in Buckland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99727 629 $56,136 $72,000 $1,054 33.3% 6.8% 78.1%