City

Hooper Bay, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Kusilvak County  ·  Alaska

👥1,008Population
💰$47,000Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂30.1Median Age
🎓6.5%College Grads▼ 83% below avg
📊11.0%Unemployment▲ 124% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 7.5%Hispanic: 11%Asian: 0.7%Other: 1.9%Race
White7.5%
Hispanic11.0%
Asian0.7%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
28%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.1 yrs
Avg HH Size4.29
Below Poverty21.3% ▲ 113% above avg
College Grads6.5% ▼ 83% below avg
Unemployment11.0% ▲ 124% above avg
HS Graduate357 (75%)
Some College33 (6.9%)
Associates55 (11.6%)
Bachelors14 (2.9%)
Graduate Degree17 (3.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 75%Some College: 6.9%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 2.9%Graduate: 3.6%Edu
HS Grad75.0%
Some College6.9%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors2.9%
Graduate3.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.8%Renter: 35.2%Tenure
Owner64.8%
Renter35.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,000 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Rent$725/mo
Total Housing Units218
Vacant Units22

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Walked
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
93%
15–30 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%
About Hooper Bay, AK

Hooper Bay is a city in Alaska, located in Kusilvak County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,008 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.1 years.

Economically, Hooper Bay is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,000 is below the national average. Approximately 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.0%, more than double the national average.

The population of Hooper Bay is less-educated. 6.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 11.0%.

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

ZIP Codes in Hooper Bay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99604 1,008 $47,000 $725 11.0% 6.5% 64.8%