City

Kwethluk, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Bethel Census Area County  ·  Alaska

👥852Population
💰$48,056Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂24.2Median Age
🏠$63,700Median Home Value▼ 77% below avg
🎓10.8%College Grads▼ 72% below avg
📊23.0%Unemployment▲ 370% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.6%Race
White1.3%
Asian0.2%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
15%
5–17
26%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
19%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age24.2 yrs
Avg HH Size4.79
Below Poverty35.8% ▲ 258% above avg
College Grads10.8% ▼ 72% below avg
Unemployment23.0% ▲ 370% above avg
HS Graduate186 (55.7%)
Some College71 (21.3%)
Associates41 (12.3%)
Bachelors3 (0.9%)
Graduate Degree33 (9.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 55.7%Some College: 21.3%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 0.9%Graduate: 9.9%Edu
HS Grad55.7%
Some College21.3%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors0.9%
Graduate9.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.5%Renter: 27.5%Tenure
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
46%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,056 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$63,700 ▼ 77% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$825/mo
Total Housing Units240
Vacant Units62

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
4%
Walked
94%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
90%
15–30 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
55%
About Kwethluk, AK

Kwethluk is a city in Alaska, located in Bethel Census Area County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 852 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 24.2 years.

Economically, Kwethluk is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,056 is below the national average. Approximately 35.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 23.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Kwethluk is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $63,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $825 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kwethluk is less-educated. 10.8% 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 1.3%.

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

ZIP Codes in Kwethluk
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99621 852 $48,056 $63,700 $825 23.0% 10.8% 72.5%