County

Petersburg County, AK

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Alaska

👥3,992Population
💰$73,102Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$279,879Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓34.4%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.9%Hispanic: 8.6%Black: 1.4%Asian: 11.3%Other: 12.3%Race
White52.9%
Hispanic8.6%
Black1.4%
Asian11.3%
Other12.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads34.4% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma88 (3.2%)
HS Graduate893 (32.8%)
Some College232 (8.5%)
Associates566 (20.8%)
Bachelors218 (8%)
Graduate Degree726 (26.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 32.8%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 20.8%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 26.7%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad32.8%
Some College8.5%
Associates20.8%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate26.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.3%Renter: 28.7%Tenure
Owner71.3%
Renter28.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,102 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$279,878 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,171/mo
Total Housing Units2,176
Vacant Units633

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
66%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
25%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
91%
15–30 min
6%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%
About Petersburg County, AK

Petersburg County is located in Alaska and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 3,992 residents. With a median age of 44.55, it is a middle-aged county.

Petersburg County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $73,102 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 7.3% is well below the national average.

Housing in Petersburg County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $279,878 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,170. Homeownership rates are high at 71.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Petersburg County are majority White (52.93%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Petersburg County, AK is a solidly middle-class area in Alaska. The 2 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 Petersburg County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
99830 Kake 598 $50,833 $158,300 $958 13.2% 17.6%
99833 Petersburg 3,394 $77,026 $301,300 $1,208 4.1% 37.4%

Look Up a ZIP Code

Enter a ZIP code or city name

Highest Income ZIPs
Cities in Petersburg County
Related
Alaska Rankings