City

Central, AK

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

👥98Population
💰$19,211Median HH Income▼ 75% below avg
🎂47.6Median Age
🏠$80,800Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓27.4%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.1% Female 42.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Race
White94.9%

Age Breakdown

5–17
32%
25–44
11%
45–64
35%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.75
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads27.4% ▼ 29% below avg
HS Graduate45 (72.6%)
Graduate Degree17 (27.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 72.6%Graduate: 27.4%Edu
HS Grad72.6%
Graduate27.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.1%Renter: 8.9%Tenure
Owner91.1%
Renter8.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
43%
$100k–$150k
20%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$19,211 ▼ 75% below avg
Median Home Value$80,800 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units237
Vacant Units181

Income Distribution

Under $25k
78%
$50k–$75k
10%
$150k–$200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Walked
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Central, AK

Central is a city in Alaska, located in Yukon-Koyukuk (CA) County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 98 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.6 years.

Economically, Central is a lower-income community. The median household income of $19,211 is well below the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Central is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $80,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 91.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Central is moderately educated. 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Central
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99730 98 $19,211 $80,800 0.0% 27.4% 91.1%