County

Skagway County, AK

1 ZIP codes  ·  1 cities  ·  Alaska

👥1,308Population
💰$78,594Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$430,000Median Home Value▲ 54% above avg
🎓35.7%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊9.5%Unemployment▲ 94% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 40.7% Female 59.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.9%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 2.2%Asian: 7.9%Other: 11.8%Race
White68.9%
Hispanic4.9%
Black2.2%
Asian7.9%
Other11.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
9%
18–24
7%
25–44
32%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads35.7% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment9.5% ▲ 94% above avg
HS Graduate334 (34.1%)
Some College140 (14.3%)
Associates156 (15.9%)
Bachelors61 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree288 (29.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.1%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 29.4%Edu
HS Grad34.1%
Some College14.3%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate29.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.6%Renter: 34.4%Tenure
Owner65.6%
Renter34.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
62%
Over $500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,594 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$430,000 ▲ 54% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,228/mo
Total Housing Units656
Vacant Units205

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
44%
Walked
52%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
94%
15–30 min
6%
30–45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Skagway County, AK

Skagway County is located in Alaska and encompasses 1 ZIP code. The county has an estimated population of 1,308 residents. With a median age of 42.5, it is a middle-aged county.

Skagway County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $78,594 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 9.5%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 6.2% is well below the national average.

Housing in Skagway County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $430,000 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,228. Homeownership rates are high at 65.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Skagway County are majority White (68.88%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Skagway County, AK is a middle-income area in Alaska.

ZIP Codes in Skagway County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
99840 Skagway 1,308 $78,594 $430,000 $1,228 9.5% 35.7%

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