City

Fort Yukon, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Yukon-Koyukuk (CA) County  ·  Alaska

👥583Population
💰$39,934Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂43.7Median Age
🏠$110,800Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓25.5%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊14.9%Unemployment▲ 205% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 4.5%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 1.4%Asian: 1.9%Other: 12.9%Race
White4.5%
Hispanic0.3%
Black1.4%
Asian1.9%
Other12.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
23%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.75
Below Poverty16.6% ▲ 66% above avg
College Grads25.5% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment14.9% ▲ 205% above avg
No HS Diploma15 (4.3%)
HS Graduate107 (30.7%)
Some College61 (17.5%)
Associates77 (22.1%)
Bachelors42 (12%)
Graduate Degree47 (13.5%)

Education

No HS: 4.3%HS Grad: 30.7%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 22.1%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 13.5%Edu
No HS4.3%
HS Grad30.7%
Some College17.5%
Associates22.1%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate13.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.7%Renter: 19.3%Tenure
Owner80.7%
Renter19.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,934 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$110,800 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,038/mo
Total Housing Units443
Vacant Units122

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
24%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

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

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Fort Yukon, AK

Fort Yukon is a city in Alaska, located in Yukon-Koyukuk (CA) County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 583 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.7 years.

Economically, Fort Yukon is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,934 is below the national average. Approximately 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Yukon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,038 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fort Yukon is moderately educated. 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 4.5%.

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

ZIP Codes in Fort Yukon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99740 583 $39,934 $110,800 $1,038 14.9% 25.5% 80.7%