County

Yukon-Koyukuk (CA) County, AK

30 ZIP codes  ·  30 cities  ·  Alaska

👥5,006Population
💰$51,323Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$92,222Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓22.0%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 44% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 25.4%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 0.9%Asian: 1%Other: 10.5%Race
White25.4%
Hispanic3.7%
Black0.9%
Asian1.0%
Other10.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty20.0% ▲ 100% above avg
College Grads22.0% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 44% above avg
No HS Diploma43 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,043 (36.2%)
Some College490 (17%)
Associates653 (22.7%)
Bachelors202 (7%)
Graduate Degree452 (15.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 36.2%Some College: 17%Associates: 22.7%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad36.2%
Some College17.0%
Associates22.7%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70%Renter: 30%Tenure
Owner70.0%
Renter30.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,323 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$92,221 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,035/mo
Total Housing Units3,688
Vacant Units1,353

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
50%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
41%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
88%
15–30 min
6%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
54%
About Yukon-Koyukuk (CA) County, AK

Yukon-Koyukuk (CA) County is located in Alaska and encompasses 30 ZIP codes spanning 30 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,006 residents. With a median age of 38.85, it is a middle-aged county.

Yukon-Koyukuk (CA) County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $51,322 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.0%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 20.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Yukon-Koyukuk (CA) County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $92,221 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,035. Homeownership rates are high at 70.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Yukon-Koyukuk (CA) County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 25.4%. Educational attainment is less-educated — 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Yukon-Koyukuk (CA) County, AK is a working-class area in Alaska. The 30 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 Yukon-Koyukuk (CA) County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
99720 Allakaket 195 $26,818 $77,800 14.6% 13.8%
99558 Anvik 85 $64,028 12.2% 11.5%
99722 Arctic Village 177 $39,750 $38,400 13.8% 5.8%
99724 Beaver 82 $50,250 $35,500 0.0% 0.0%
99726 Bettles Field 15 $93,281 0.0% 46.7%
99730 Central 98 $19,211 $80,800 0.0% 27.4%
99788 Chalkyitsik 103 $45,000 $32,500 0.0% 17.0%
99733 Circle 48 $32,500 11.8% 30.0%
99740 Fort Yukon 583 $39,934 $110,800 $1,038 14.9% 25.5%
99741 Galena 565 $86,250 $96,300 $1,250 1.9% 39.5%
99590 Grayling 171 $52,188 $110,300 $775 19.2% 12.4%
99602 Holy Cross 229 $22,917 $55,600 $733 10.5% 0.0%
99746 Huslia 136 $59,167 $1,021 15.9% 35.2%
99748 Kaltag 146 $41,250 $92,700 $813 26.3% 8.5%
99754 Koyukuk 44 $28,250 $110,000 0.0% 26.5%
99627 Mc Grath 195 $51,250 $102,200 $855 5.9% 29.1%
99758 Minto 190 $62,917 $32,600 $875 5.4% 18.3%
99760 Nenana 800 $56,250 $142,900 $1,288 1.2% 27.9%
99691 Nikolai 93 $35,313 $105,000 1.8% 14.3%
99765 Nulato 284 $52,143 $65,000 9.9% 13.2%
99768 Ruby 180 $35,208 $72,900 0.0% 6.3%
99675 Takotna 67 $62,875 $131,300 $697 0.0% 18.2%
99777 Tanana 309 $54,167 $63,800 $747 0.8% 31.6%
99781 Venetie 102 $60,750 0.0% 0.0%