City

Mountain Village, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Kusilvak County  ·  Alaska

👥872Population
💰$62,188Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂21.2Median Age
🏠$21,500Median Home Value▼ 92% below avg
🎓7.3%College Grads▼ 81% below avg
📊12.2%Unemployment▲ 149% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 0.7%Hispanic: 1.2%Other: 1%Race
White0.7%
Hispanic1.2%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
35%
18–24
11%
25–44
22%
45–64
21%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age21.2 yrs
Avg HH Size4.36
Below Poverty32.6% ▲ 226% above avg
College Grads7.3% ▼ 81% below avg
Unemployment12.2% ▲ 149% above avg
HS Graduate183 (63.5%)
Some College34 (11.8%)
Associates50 (17.4%)
Bachelors14 (4.9%)
Graduate Degree7 (2.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 63.5%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 4.9%Graduate: 2.4%Edu
HS Grad63.5%
Some College11.8%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors4.9%
Graduate2.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71%Renter: 29%Tenure
Owner71.0%
Renter29.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
60%
$50k–$100k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,188 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$21,500 ▼ 92% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,100/mo
Total Housing Units238
Vacant Units38

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
13%
Walked
69%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
93%
15–30 min
6%
30–45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
34%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
51%
About Mountain Village, AK

Mountain Village is a city in Alaska, located in Kusilvak County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 872 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 21.2 years.

Economically, Mountain Village is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,188 is below the national average. Approximately 32.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Mountain Village is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $21,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,100 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mountain Village is less-educated. 7.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 1.2%.

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

ZIP Codes in Mountain Village
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99632 872 $62,188 $21,500 $1,100 12.2% 7.3% 71.0%