County

Lake and Peninsula County, AK

12 ZIP codes  ·  12 cities  ·  Alaska

👥895Population
💰$64,035Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂33.3Median Age
🏠$214,137Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓22.4%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊11.0%Unemployment▲ 125% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 14.3%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 8.8%Asian: 18%Other: 26%Race
White14.3%
Hispanic2.7%
Black8.8%
Asian18.0%
Other26.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
37%
45–64
17%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty16.4% ▲ 64% above avg
College Grads22.4% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment11.0% ▲ 125% above avg
HS Graduate189 (35.8%)
Some College145 (27.5%)
Associates66 (12.5%)
Bachelors14 (2.7%)
Graduate Degree114 (21.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.8%Some College: 27.5%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 2.7%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
HS Grad35.8%
Some College27.5%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors2.7%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59%Renter: 41%Tenure
Owner59.0%
Renter41.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,035 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$214,137 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,039/mo
Total Housing Units1,041
Vacant Units747

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
58%
Walked
38%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
72%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
1%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
53%
About Lake and Peninsula County, AK

Lake and Peninsula County is located in Alaska and encompasses 12 ZIP codes spanning 12 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 895 residents. With a median age of 33.33, it is a relatively young county.

Lake and Peninsula County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $64,035 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 11.0%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 16.4% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Lake and Peninsula County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $214,137 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,039.

The residents of Lake and Peninsula County are racially diverse, with Asian as the largest group at 18.0%. Educational attainment is less-educated — 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Lake and Peninsula County, AK is a solidly middle-class area in Alaska. The 12 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 Lake and Peninsula County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
99564 Chignik 28 $94,167 $116,700 0.0% 40.0%
99565 Chignik Lagoon 31 $68,333 $177,500 0.0% 22.2%
99606 Iliamna 236 $63,438 $171,900 10.2% 31.9%
99625 Levelock 18 $23,750 23.1% 62.5%
99640 Nondalton 88 $51,667 $137,500 31.3% 21.6%
99647 Pedro Bay 14 $80,833 $275,000 20.0% 8.3%
99648 Perryville 95 $44,167 $93,300 $1,063 10.5% 4.8%
99649 Pilot Point 57 $98,438 $154,200 $1,000 6.3% 11.1%
99653 Port Alsworth 174 $66,250 $450,000 11.1% 15.8%
99549 Port Heiden 73 $67,917 $137,500 9.5% 14.8%