City

Kipnuk, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Bethel Census Area County  ·  Alaska

👥488Population
💰$55,417Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂25.9Median Age
🏠$33,100Median Home Value▼ 88% below avg
🎓1.4%College Grads▼ 96% below avg
📊28.3%Unemployment▲ 478% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 0.6%Race
White0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
28%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
21%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age25.9 yrs
Avg HH Size4.24
Below Poverty26.6% ▲ 166% above avg
College Grads1.4% ▼ 96% below avg
Unemployment28.3% ▲ 478% above avg
No HS Diploma14 (6.4%)
HS Graduate167 (75.9%)
Some College12 (5.5%)
Associates24 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree3 (1.4%)

Education

No HS: 6.4%HS Grad: 75.9%Some College: 5.5%Associates: 10.9%Graduate: 1.4%Edu
No HS6.4%
HS Grad75.9%
Some College5.5%
Associates10.9%
Graduate1.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.2%Renter: 27.8%Tenure
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
59%
$50k–$100k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,417 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$33,100 ▼ 88% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$556/mo
Total Housing Units129
Vacant Units14

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Walked
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
95%
15–30 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Kipnuk, AK

Kipnuk is a city in Alaska, located in Bethel Census Area County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 488 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 25.9 years.

Economically, Kipnuk is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,417 is below the national average. Approximately 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 28.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Kipnuk is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $33,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $556 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kipnuk is less-educated. 1.4% 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 0.6%.

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

ZIP Codes in Kipnuk
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99614 488 $55,417 $33,100 $556 28.3% 1.4% 72.2%