City

Kiana, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Northwest Arctic County  ·  Alaska

👥473Population
💰$66,406Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂24.9Median Age
🏠$121,900Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓19.7%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊28.8%Unemployment▲ 489% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.9% Female 43.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 6.6%Hispanic: 2.8%Race
White6.6%
Hispanic2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
27%
18–24
15%
25–44
22%
45–64
15%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age24.9 yrs
Avg HH Size4.42
Below Poverty22.8% ▲ 128% above avg
College Grads19.7% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment28.8% ▲ 489% above avg
HS Graduate122 (60.1%)
Some College23 (11.3%)
Associates18 (8.9%)
Bachelors12 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree28 (13.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 60.1%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 8.9%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 13.8%Edu
HS Grad60.1%
Some College11.3%
Associates8.9%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate13.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.8%Renter: 26.2%Tenure
Owner73.8%
Renter26.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,406 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$121,900 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$925/mo
Total Housing Units158
Vacant Units51

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
13%
Walked
69%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
97%
15–30 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
52%
About Kiana, AK

Kiana is a city in Alaska, located in Northwest Arctic County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 473 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 24.9 years.

Economically, Kiana is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,406 is near the national average. Approximately 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 28.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Kiana is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $925 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kiana is less-educated. 19.7% 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 6.6%.

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

ZIP Codes in Kiana
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99749 473 $66,406 $121,900 $925 28.8% 19.7% 73.8%