City

Lower Kalskag, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Bethel Census Area County  ·  Alaska

👥234Population
💰$36,250Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂30.1Median Age
🏠$207,500Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓4.9%College Grads▼ 87% below avg
📊19.8%Unemployment▲ 304% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.3% Female 42.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

Other: 2.1%Race
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
27%
18–24
5%
25–44
28%
45–64
16%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.84
Below Poverty44.0% ▲ 340% above avg
College Grads4.9% ▼ 87% below avg
Unemployment19.8% ▲ 304% above avg
HS Graduate78 (75.7%)
Some College16 (15.5%)
Associates4 (3.9%)
Graduate Degree5 (4.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 75.7%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 3.9%Graduate: 4.9%Edu
HS Grad75.7%
Some College15.5%
Associates3.9%
Graduate4.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.3%Renter: 19.7%Tenure
Owner80.3%
Renter19.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
27%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,250 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$207,500 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units77
Vacant Units16

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
15%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
14%
Public Transit
7%
Walked
79%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
86%
15–30 min
5%
30–45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
33%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
55%
About Lower Kalskag, AK

Lower Kalskag is a city in Alaska, located in Bethel Census Area County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 234 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.1 years.

Economically, Lower Kalskag is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,250 is well below the national average. Approximately 44.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 19.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Lower Kalskag is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $207,500, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 80.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lower Kalskag is less-educated. 4.9% 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 0.0%.

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

ZIP Codes in Lower Kalskag
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99626 234 $36,250 $207,500 19.8% 4.9% 80.3%