City

Kotzebue, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Northwest Arctic County  ·  Alaska

👥3,129Population
💰$106,328Median HH Income▲ 39% above avg
🎂31.2Median Age
🏠$264,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓30.0%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 19.4%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 1.3%Asian: 2%Other: 8.8%Race
White19.4%
Hispanic4.6%
Black1.3%
Asian2.0%
Other8.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
22%
18–24
8%
25–44
31%
45–64
21%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.25
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads30.0% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate524 (29.4%)
Some College311 (17.5%)
Associates408 (22.9%)
Bachelors133 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree401 (22.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 29.4%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 22.9%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 22.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad29.4%
Some College17.5%
Associates22.9%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate22.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 43.6%Renter: 56.5%Tenure
Owner43.6%
Renter56.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$106,328 ▲ 39% above avg
Median Home Value$264,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,610/mo
Total Housing Units1,227
Vacant Units382

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
28%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
63%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
93%
15–30 min
5%
30–45 min
0%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
32%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
51%
About Kotzebue, AK

Kotzebue is a city in Alaska, located in Northwest Arctic County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,129 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.2 years.

Economically, Kotzebue is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $106,328 is above the national average. Approximately 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Kotzebue is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $264,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,610 per month.

The population of Kotzebue is moderately educated. 30.0% 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 19.4%.

Kotzebue, AK offers residents above-average earning potential within Alaska.

ZIP Codes in Kotzebue
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99752 3,129 $106,328 $264,500 $1,610 5.7% 30.0% 43.6%