City

Klawock, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Prince of Wales-Hyder County  ·  Alaska

👥854Population
💰$60,000Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$270,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓24.6%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊8.5%Unemployment▲ 73% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.2% Female 44.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.9%Other: 20.7%Race
White41.0%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.5%
Asian0.9%
Other20.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
32%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty16.9% ▲ 69% above avg
College Grads24.6% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment8.5% ▲ 73% above avg
HS Graduate203 (34.5%)
Some College84 (14.3%)
Associates157 (26.7%)
Bachelors44 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree101 (17.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 26.7%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 17.1%Edu
HS Grad34.5%
Some College14.3%
Associates26.7%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate17.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72%Renter: 28%Tenure
Owner72.0%
Renter28.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,000 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$270,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$957/mo
Total Housing Units455
Vacant Units69

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
65%
Walked
31%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
67%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
54%
About Klawock, AK

Klawock is a city in Alaska, located in Prince of Wales-Hyder County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 854 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.1 years.

Economically, Klawock is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,000 is below the national average. Approximately 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Klawock is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $270,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $957 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Klawock is less-educated. 24.6% 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 41.0%.

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

ZIP Codes in Klawock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99925 854 $60,000 $270,500 $957 8.5% 24.6% 72.0%