City

Ketchikan, AK

2 ZIP codes  ·  Ketchikan Gateway County  ·  Alaska

👥13,875Population
💰$89,155Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$379,000Median Home Value▲ 36% above avg
🎓35.0%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.1% Female 47.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61.4%Hispanic: 5.3%Black: 0.5%Asian: 9%Other: 11%Race
White61.4%
Hispanic5.3%
Black0.5%
Asian9.0%
Other11.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
28%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads35.0% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma56 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,563 (26.8%)
Some College1,432 (15%)
Associates2,168 (22.7%)
Bachelors741 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree2,602 (27.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 26.8%Some College: 15%Associates: 22.7%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 27.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad26.8%
Some College15.0%
Associates22.7%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate27.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.3%Renter: 32.7%Tenure
Owner67.3%
Renter32.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,155 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$379,000 ▲ 36% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,388/mo
Total Housing Units6,659
Vacant Units1,038

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
59%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
55%
About Ketchikan, AK

Ketchikan is a city in Alaska, located in Ketchikan Gateway County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 13,875 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Ketchikan is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,155 is above the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ketchikan is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $379,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,388 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ketchikan is moderately educated. 35.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (61.42%).

Ketchikan, AK offers residents above-average earning potential within Alaska. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Ketchikan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99901 13,875 $89,155 $379,000 $1,388 3.4% 35.0% 67.3%

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