City

Cantwell, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Denali County  ·  Alaska

👥121Population
💰$41,000Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂64.5Median Age
🏠$221,400Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓27.4%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊8.3%Unemployment▲ 70% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.3% Female 39.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.9%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 0.8%Other: 12.4%Race
White71.9%
Hispanic4.1%
Black0.8%
Other12.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
5%
18–24
2%
25–44
27%
45–64
12%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age64.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.51
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads27.4% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 70% above avg
HS Graduate58 (54.7%)
Some College6 (5.7%)
Associates13 (12.3%)
Bachelors3 (2.8%)
Graduate Degree26 (24.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 54.7%Some College: 5.7%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 2.8%Graduate: 24.5%Edu
HS Grad54.7%
Some College5.7%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors2.8%
Graduate24.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.5%Renter: 12.5%Tenure
Owner87.5%
Renter12.5%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
44%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,000 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$221,400 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$900/mo
Total Housing Units233
Vacant Units153

Income Distribution

Under $25k
44%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
55%
About Cantwell, AK

Cantwell is a city in Alaska, located in Denali County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 121 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 64.5 years.

Economically, Cantwell is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,000 is below the national average. Approximately 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.3%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Cantwell is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $221,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $900 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cantwell is moderately educated. 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cantwell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99729 121 $41,000 $221,400 $900 8.3% 27.4% 87.5%