City

Gakona, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Copper River Census Area County  ·  Alaska

👥430Population
💰$59,500Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂60.2Median Age
🏠$285,700Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓46.3%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊19.0%Unemployment▲ 288% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.7%Asian: 0.7%Other: 8.4%Race
White50.7%
Asian0.7%
Other8.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
1%
25–44
15%
45–64
25%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.03
Below Poverty14.2% ▲ 42% above avg
College Grads46.3% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment19.0% ▲ 288% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (1.7%)
HS Graduate38 (12.8%)
Some College50 (16.8%)
Associates67 (22.5%)
Bachelors30 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree108 (36.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 12.8%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 22.5%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 36.2%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad12.8%
Some College16.8%
Associates22.5%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate36.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.6%Renter: 42.5%Tenure
Owner57.6%
Renter42.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,500 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$285,700 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$625/mo
Total Housing Units587
Vacant Units375

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
53%
About Gakona, AK

Gakona is a city in Alaska, located in Copper River Census Area County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 430 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.2 years.

Economically, Gakona is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,500 is below the national average. Approximately 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 19.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Gakona is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $285,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $625 per month.

The population of Gakona is well-educated. 46.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (50.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gakona
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99586 430 $59,500 $285,700 $625 19.0% 46.3% 57.6%