City

Kivalina, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Northwest Arctic County  ·  Alaska

👥813Population
💰$70,278Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂20.7Median Age
🏠$119,600Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓2.5%College Grads▼ 94% below avg
📊23.7%Unemployment▲ 384% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.3% Female 41.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1.2%Other: 2%Race
White1.2%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
37%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
16%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age20.7 yrs
Avg HH Size5.28
Below Poverty22.0% ▲ 120% above avg
College Grads2.5% ▼ 94% below avg
Unemployment23.7% ▲ 384% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.7%)
HS Graduate206 (73%)
Some College47 (16.7%)
Associates20 (7.1%)
Bachelors1 (0.4%)
Graduate Degree6 (2.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 73%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 7.1%Bachelors: 0.4%Graduate: 2.1%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad73.0%
Some College16.7%
Associates7.1%
Bachelors0.4%
Graduate2.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.2%Renter: 20.8%Tenure
Owner79.2%
Renter20.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,278 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$119,600 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,028/mo
Total Housing Units174
Vacant Units20

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
4%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
85%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
91%
15–30 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
51%
About Kivalina, AK

Kivalina is a city in Alaska, located in Northwest Arctic County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 813 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 20.7 years.

Economically, Kivalina is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,278 is near the national average. Approximately 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 23.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Kivalina is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $119,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,028 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kivalina is less-educated. 2.5% 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 1.2%.

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

ZIP Codes in Kivalina
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99750 813 $70,278 $119,600 $1,028 23.7% 2.5% 79.2%