City

Kaktovik, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  North Slope County  ·  Alaska

👥153Population
💰$88,750Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂32.4Median Age
🏠$102,100Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
📊16.2%Unemployment▲ 231% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.4% Female 38.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 2.6%Hispanic: 2%Other: 8.5%Race
White2.6%
Hispanic2.0%
Other8.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
22%
18–24
7%
25–44
33%
45–64
22%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.17
Below Poverty17.7% ▲ 77% above avg
Unemployment16.2% ▲ 231% above avg
HS Graduate56 (68.3%)
Some College10 (12.2%)
Associates16 (19.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 68.3%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 19.5%Edu
HS Grad68.3%
Some College12.2%
Associates19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.1%Renter: 14.9%Tenure
Owner85.1%
Renter14.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,750 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$102,100 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units54
Vacant Units7

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
28%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
25%
Walked
75%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
33%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
50%
About Kaktovik, AK

Kaktovik is a city in Alaska, located in North Slope County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 153 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.4 years.

Economically, Kaktovik is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,750 is above the national average. Approximately 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Kaktovik is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 85.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

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

ZIP Codes in Kaktovik
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99747 153 $88,750 $102,100 16.2% 0.0% 85.1%