City

Goodnews Bay, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Bethel Census Area County  ·  Alaska

👥113Population
💰$29,167Median HH Income▼ 62% below avg
🎂32.6Median Age
🏠$125,000Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 36% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.5% Female 57.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 0.9%Race
White0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
15%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
35%
45–64
25%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.14
Below Poverty55.8% ▲ 458% above avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 36% above avg
HS Graduate35 (70%)
Some College15 (30%)

Education

HS Grad: 70%Some College: 30%Edu
HS Grad70.0%
Some College30.0%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
33%
$200k–$300k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$29,167 ▼ 62% below avg
Median Home Value$125,000 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units54
Vacant Units18

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
42%
$50k–$75k
9%
$100k–$150k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Walked
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
65%
About Goodnews Bay, AK

Goodnews Bay is a city in Alaska, located in Bethel Census Area County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 113 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.6 years.

Economically, Goodnews Bay is a lower-income community. The median household income of $29,167 is well below the national average. Approximately 55.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Goodnews Bay is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $125,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

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

ZIP Codes in Goodnews Bay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99589 113 $29,167 $125,000 6.7% 0.0% 100.0%