City

Eek, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Bethel Census Area County  ·  Alaska

👥332Population
💰$49,375Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂25.3Median Age
🎓8.0%College Grads▼ 79% below avg
📊28.8%Unemployment▲ 488% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

Other: 3.9%Race
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
34%
18–24
10%
25–44
18%
45–64
26%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age25.3 yrs
Avg HH Size4.61
Below Poverty25.9% ▲ 159% above avg
College Grads8.0% ▼ 79% below avg
Unemployment28.8% ▲ 488% above avg
HS Graduate94 (68.6%)
Some College19 (13.9%)
Associates13 (9.5%)
Bachelors8 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree3 (2.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 68.6%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 2.2%Edu
HS Grad68.6%
Some College13.9%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate2.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75%Renter: 25%Tenure
Owner75.0%
Renter25.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
48%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,375 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Rent$1,021/mo
Total Housing Units86
Vacant Units14

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
3%
Walked
81%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
53%
About Eek, AK

Eek is a city in Alaska, located in Bethel Census Area County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 332 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 25.3 years.

Economically, Eek is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,375 is below the national average. Approximately 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 28.8%, more than double the national average.

The population of Eek is less-educated. 8.0% 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 0.0%.

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

ZIP Codes in Eek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99578 332 $49,375 $1,021 28.8% 8.0% 75.0%