City

Koyuk, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Nome (CA) County  ·  Alaska

👥306Population
💰$34,250Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂26.7Median Age
🏠$97,200Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓13.8%College Grads▼ 64% below avg
📊29.4%Unemployment▲ 500% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.8% Female 38.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 0.7%Other: 0.7%Race
White0.7%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
26%
18–24
15%
25–44
20%
45–64
18%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age26.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.15
Below Poverty39.9% ▲ 299% above avg
College Grads13.8% ▼ 64% below avg
Unemployment29.4% ▲ 500% above avg
HS Graduate93 (67.4%)
Some College19 (13.8%)
Associates7 (5.1%)
Bachelors11 (8%)
Graduate Degree8 (5.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 67.4%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 5.1%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 5.8%Edu
HS Grad67.4%
Some College13.8%
Associates5.1%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate5.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.9%Renter: 37.1%Tenure
Owner62.9%
Renter37.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
44%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,250 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$97,200 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$931/mo
Total Housing Units119
Vacant Units22

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Walked
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
97%
15–30 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
33%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
52%
About Koyuk, AK

Koyuk is a city in Alaska, located in Nome (CA) County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 306 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 26.7 years.

Economically, Koyuk is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,250 is well below the national average. Approximately 39.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 29.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Koyuk is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $97,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $931 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Koyuk is less-educated. 13.8% 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 0.7%.

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

ZIP Codes in Koyuk
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99753 306 $34,250 $97,200 $931 29.4% 13.8% 62.9%