City

Galena, AK

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

👥565Population
💰$86,250Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂36.1Median Age
🏠$96,300Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓39.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.3% Female 55.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 19.7%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 6.2%Race
White19.7%
Hispanic3.5%
Black0.2%
Asian0.2%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
35%
45–64
20%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.96
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads39.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
HS Graduate119 (35.3%)
Some College28 (8.3%)
Associates57 (16.9%)
Bachelors20 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree113 (33.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.3%Some College: 8.3%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 33.5%Edu
HS Grad35.3%
Some College8.3%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate33.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.1%Renter: 27%Tenure
Owner73.1%
Renter27.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,250 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$96,300 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,250/mo
Total Housing Units363
Vacant Units81

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
17%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
79%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
30%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
55%
About Galena, AK

Galena is a city in Alaska, located in Yukon-Koyukuk (CA) County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 565 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.1 years.

Economically, Galena is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,250 is near the national average. Approximately 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Galena is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $96,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,250 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Galena is moderately educated. 39.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 19.7%.

Galena, AK offers residents above-average earning potential within Alaska.

ZIP Codes in Galena
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99741 565 $86,250 $96,300 $1,250 1.9% 39.5% 73.1%