City

Elim, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Nome (CA) County  ·  Alaska

👥278Population
💰$35,000Median HH Income▼ 54% below avg
🎂20.9Median Age
🏠$117,300Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓16.1%College Grads▼ 58% below avg
📊35.9%Unemployment▲ 633% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.1% Female 39.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 2.2%Hispanic: 0.7%Asian: 1.8%Race
White2.2%
Hispanic0.7%
Asian1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
33%
18–24
16%
25–44
19%
45–64
19%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age20.9 yrs
Avg HH Size4.21
Below Poverty41.7% ▲ 317% above avg
College Grads16.1% ▼ 58% below avg
Unemployment35.9% ▲ 633% above avg
HS Graduate66 (55.9%)
Some College17 (14.4%)
Associates16 (13.6%)
Bachelors6 (5.1%)
Graduate Degree13 (11%)

Education

HS Grad: 55.9%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 5.1%Graduate: 11%Edu
HS Grad55.9%
Some College14.4%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors5.1%
Graduate11.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.8%Renter: 18.2%Tenure
Owner81.8%
Renter18.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,000 ▼ 54% below avg
Median Home Value$117,300 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units95
Vacant Units29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
27%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
16%
Walked
76%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
96%
15–30 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
53%
About Elim, AK

Elim is a city in Alaska, located in Nome (CA) County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 278 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 20.9 years.

Economically, Elim is a lower-income community. The median household income of $35,000 is well below the national average. Approximately 41.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 35.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Elim is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 81.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elim is less-educated. 16.1% 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 2.2%.

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

ZIP Codes in Elim
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99739 278 $35,000 $117,300 35.9% 16.1% 81.8%