City

Emmonak, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Kusilvak County  ·  Alaska

👥945Population
💰$55,417Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂28.1Median Age
🏠$116,500Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓24.0%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 64% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.0% Female 45.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 0.6%Black: 7.4%Other: 14.5%Race
White0.6%
Black7.4%
Other14.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
15%
5–17
21%
18–24
9%
25–44
28%
45–64
14%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.50
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads24.0% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 64% above avg
HS Graduate145 (34.9%)
Some College45 (10.8%)
Associates126 (30.3%)
Bachelors13 (3.1%)
Graduate Degree87 (20.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.9%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 30.3%Bachelors: 3.1%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
HS Grad34.9%
Some College10.8%
Associates30.3%
Bachelors3.1%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.8%Renter: 27.2%Tenure
Owner72.8%
Renter27.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
39%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,417 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$116,500 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,006/mo
Total Housing Units281
Vacant Units31

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
8%
Walked
64%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
96%
15–30 min
2%
30–45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
62%
About Emmonak, AK

Emmonak is a city in Alaska, located in Kusilvak County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 945 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 28.1 years.

Economically, Emmonak is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,417 is below the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Emmonak is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,006 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Emmonak is less-educated. 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 7.4%.

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

ZIP Codes in Emmonak
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99581 945 $55,417 $116,500 $1,006 8.0% 24.0% 72.8%