City

Kake, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Petersburg County  ·  Alaska

👥598Population
💰$50,833Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$158,300Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓17.6%College Grads▼ 55% below avg
📊13.2%Unemployment▲ 170% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 17.7%Hispanic: 6.7%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.5%Other: 23.1%Race
White17.7%
Hispanic6.7%
Black0.7%
Asian0.5%
Other23.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty17.4% ▲ 74% above avg
College Grads17.6% ▼ 55% below avg
Unemployment13.2% ▲ 170% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (1.1%)
HS Graduate178 (47.5%)
Some College30 (8%)
Associates97 (25.9%)
Bachelors11 (2.9%)
Graduate Degree55 (14.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 47.5%Some College: 8%Associates: 25.9%Bachelors: 2.9%Graduate: 14.7%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad47.5%
Some College8.0%
Associates25.9%
Bachelors2.9%
Graduate14.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.8%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,833 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$158,300 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$958/mo
Total Housing Units305
Vacant Units81

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
16%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
95%
15–30 min
3%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
34%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
52%
About Kake, AK

Kake is a city in Alaska, located in Petersburg County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 598 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38 years.

Economically, Kake is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,833 is below the national average. Approximately 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Kake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $158,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $958 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kake is less-educated. 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 17.7%.

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

ZIP Codes in Kake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99830 598 $50,833 $158,300 $958 13.2% 17.6% 73.2%