City

Kobuk, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Northwest Arctic County  ·  Alaska

👥125Population
💰$31,429Median HH Income▼ 59% below avg
🎂22.1Median Age
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.6% Female 42.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 3.2%Other: 7.2%Race
White3.2%
Other7.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
33%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
13%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age22.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.29
Below Poverty36.8% ▲ 268% above avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (12.2%)
HS Graduate25 (51%)
Some College18 (36.7%)

Education

No HS: 12.2%HS Grad: 51%Some College: 36.7%Edu
No HS12.2%
HS Grad51.0%
Some College36.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 52.6%Renter: 47.4%Tenure
Owner52.6%
Renter47.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
40%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$31,429 ▼ 59% below avg
Median Rent$1,304/mo
Total Housing Units56
Vacant Units18

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Walked
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
90%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
38%
2000+
53%
About Kobuk, AK

Kobuk is a city in Alaska, located in Northwest Arctic County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 125 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 22.1 years.

Economically, Kobuk is a lower-income community. The median household income of $31,429 is well below the national average. Approximately 36.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

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

ZIP Codes in Kobuk
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99751 125 $31,429 $1,304 5.4% 0.0% 52.6%