County

Sitka City and Borough County, AK

1 ZIP codes  ·  1 cities  ·  Alaska

👥8,393Population
💰$101,207Median HH Income▲ 33% above avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$442,100Median Home Value▲ 59% above avg
🎓45.4%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.0% Female 48.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.8%Hispanic: 6.9%Black: 0.4%Asian: 7.2%Other: 14.9%Race
White59.8%
Hispanic6.9%
Black0.4%
Asian7.2%
Other14.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty8.2% ▼ 18% below avg
College Grads45.4% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma32 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,375 (23.6%)
Some College673 (11.6%)
Associates1,094 (18.8%)
Bachelors640 (11%)
Graduate Degree2,001 (34.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 23.6%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 34.4%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad23.6%
Some College11.6%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate34.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.7%Renter: 38.3%Tenure
Owner61.7%
Renter38.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
48%
Over $500k
32%

Financials

Median HH Income$101,207 ▲ 33% above avg
Median Home Value$442,100 ▲ 59% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,350/mo
Total Housing Units4,080
Vacant Units577

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
31%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
18%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
75%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
52%
About Sitka City and Borough County, AK

Sitka City and Borough County is located in Alaska and encompasses 1 ZIP code. The county has an estimated population of 8,393 residents. With a median age of 39.6, it is a middle-aged county.

Sitka City and Borough County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $101,207 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.6%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 8.2% is near the national average.

Housing in Sitka City and Borough County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $442,100 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,350. Homeownership rates are high at 61.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Sitka City and Borough County are majority White (59.84%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Sitka City and Borough County, AK is a upper-middle-income area in Alaska.

ZIP Codes in Sitka City and Borough County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
99835 Sitka 8,393 $101,207 $442,100 $1,350 6.6% 45.4%

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