Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 9.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 35.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 31% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 56 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,563 (26.8%) |
| Some College | 1,432 (15%) |
| Associates | 2,168 (22.7%) |
| Bachelors | 741 (7.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,602 (27.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,155 ▲ 17% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $379,000 ▲ 36% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,388/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 6,659 |
| Vacant Units | 1,038 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Ketchikan Gateway County is located in Alaska and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 13,875 residents. With a median age of 40.8, it is a middle-aged county.
Ketchikan Gateway County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $89,155 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.4% is near the national average.
Housing in Ketchikan Gateway County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $379,000 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,388. Homeownership rates are high at 67.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Ketchikan Gateway County are majority White (61.42%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Ketchikan Gateway County, AK is a middle-income area in Alaska. The 3 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.