City

Deering, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Northwest Arctic County  ·  Alaska

👥205Population
💰$55,625Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂28.1Median Age
🏠$106,300Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓17.1%College Grads▼ 56% below avg
📊20.5%Unemployment▲ 319% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 4.4%Hispanic: 0.5%Asian: 1%Other: 11.7%Race
White4.4%
Hispanic0.5%
Asian1.0%
Other11.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
14%
5–17
26%
18–24
10%
25–44
30%
45–64
14%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.1 yrs
Avg HH Size4.02
Below Poverty18.5% ▲ 85% above avg
College Grads17.1% ▼ 56% below avg
Unemployment20.5% ▲ 319% above avg
HS Graduate45 (51.1%)
Some College14 (15.9%)
Associates14 (15.9%)
Bachelors2 (2.3%)
Graduate Degree13 (14.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 51.1%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 2.3%Graduate: 14.8%Edu
HS Grad51.1%
Some College15.9%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors2.3%
Graduate14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.4%Renter: 21.6%Tenure
Owner78.4%
Renter21.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,625 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$106,300 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$625/mo
Total Housing Units70
Vacant Units19

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
16%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Walked
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
97%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
50%
About Deering, AK

Deering is a city in Alaska, located in Northwest Arctic County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 205 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.1 years.

Economically, Deering is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,625 is below the national average. Approximately 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 20.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Deering is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $106,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $625 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Deering is less-educated. 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 4.4%.

Deering, AK offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alaska.

ZIP Codes in Deering
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99736 205 $55,625 $106,300 $625 20.5% 17.1% 78.4%