City

Kotlik, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Kusilvak County  ·  Alaska

👥1,166Population
💰$49,844Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂18.6Median Age
🏠$75,000Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓6.9%College Grads▼ 82% below avg
📊21.1%Unemployment▲ 331% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.5%Race
White1.4%
Asian0.3%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
15%
5–17
33%
18–24
11%
25–44
21%
45–64
16%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age18.6 yrs
Avg HH Size5.05
Below Poverty35.9% ▲ 259% above avg
College Grads6.9% ▼ 82% below avg
Unemployment21.1% ▲ 331% above avg
HS Graduate219 (55.6%)
Some College79 (20.1%)
Associates69 (17.5%)
Bachelors12 (3%)
Graduate Degree15 (3.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 55.6%Some College: 20.1%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 3%Graduate: 3.8%Edu
HS Grad55.6%
Some College20.1%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors3.0%
Graduate3.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68%Renter: 32%Tenure
Owner68.0%
Renter32.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
45%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,844 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$75,000 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units255
Vacant Units24

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Walked
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
96%
15–30 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
32%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
51%
About Kotlik, AK

Kotlik is a city in Alaska, located in Kusilvak County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,166 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 18.6 years.

Economically, Kotlik is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,844 is below the national average. Approximately 35.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 21.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Kotlik is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $75,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 68.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kotlik is less-educated. 6.9% 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 1.4%.

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

ZIP Codes in Kotlik
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99620 1,166 $49,844 $75,000 21.1% 6.9% 68.0%