City

Hoonah, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Hoonah-Angoon County  ·  Alaska

👥894Population
💰$81,406Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$340,800Median Home Value▲ 22% above avg
🎓28.4%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊17.9%Unemployment▲ 266% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 62.1% Female 37.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 37.8%Hispanic: 12.1%Black: 0.8%Asian: 4%Other: 19.1%Race
White37.8%
Hispanic12.1%
Black0.8%
Asian4.0%
Other19.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
8%
18–24
9%
25–44
28%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads28.4% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment17.9% ▲ 266% above avg
HS Graduate251 (37.2%)
Some College83 (12.3%)
Associates149 (22.1%)
Bachelors66 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree126 (18.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.2%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 22.1%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
HS Grad37.2%
Some College12.3%
Associates22.1%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.4%Renter: 36.6%Tenure
Owner63.4%
Renter36.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,406 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$340,800 ▲ 22% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,078/mo
Total Housing Units395
Vacant Units111

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
39%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
56%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
87%
15–30 min
7%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
53%
About Hoonah, AK

Hoonah is a city in Alaska, located in Hoonah-Angoon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 894 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.5 years.

Economically, Hoonah is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,406 is near the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 17.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Hoonah is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $340,800, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,078 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hoonah is moderately educated. 28.4% 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 37.8%.

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

ZIP Codes in Hoonah
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99829 894 $81,406 $340,800 $1,078 17.9% 28.4% 63.4%