County

Denali County, AK

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Alaska

👥1,932Population
💰$81,781Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$370,453Median Home Value▲ 33% above avg
🎓34.5%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 63.1% Female 37.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.5%Hispanic: 10.5%Black: 1.2%Asian: 4.2%Other: 8.9%Race
White75.5%
Hispanic10.5%
Black1.2%
Asian4.2%
Other8.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
10%
18–24
4%
25–44
49%
45–64
20%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size0.22
Below Poverty6.8% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads34.5% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (1.4%)
HS Graduate732 (48.5%)
Some College50 (3.3%)
Associates188 (12.5%)
Bachelors141 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree377 (25%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 48.5%Some College: 3.3%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 25%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad48.5%
Some College3.3%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate25.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.4%Renter: 41.6%Tenure
Owner58.4%
Renter41.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,781 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$370,452 ▲ 33% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$881/mo
Total Housing Units1,245
Vacant Units745

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
35%
Walked
57%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
55%
About Denali County, AK

Denali County is located in Alaska and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 1,932 residents. With a median age of 42.83, it is a middle-aged county.

Denali County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $81,780 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 1.9%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.8% is well below the national average.

Housing in Denali County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $370,452 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $881.

The residents of Denali County are primarily White (75.52%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Denali County, AK is a middle-income area in Alaska. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Denali County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
99744 Anderson 125 $101,250 $176,100 0.0% 27.4%
99729 Cantwell 121 $41,000 $221,400 $900 8.3% 27.4%
99755 Denali National Park 964 $68,125 $458,300 $919 0.0% 32.3%
99743 Healy 687 $104,583 $308,800 $825 3.7% 41.8%