City

Nikolai, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Yukon-Koyukuk (CA) County  ·  Alaska

👥93Population
💰$35,313Median HH Income▼ 54% below avg
🎂52.2Median Age
🏠$105,000Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓14.3%College Grads▼ 63% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 2.2%Hispanic: 7.5%Black: 2.2%Other: 26.9%Race
White2.2%
Hispanic7.5%
Black2.2%
Other26.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
6%
18–24
1%
25–44
34%
45–64
34%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.58
Below Poverty37.6% ▲ 276% above avg
College Grads14.3% ▼ 63% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
HS Graduate29 (41.4%)
Some College17 (24.3%)
Associates14 (20%)
Bachelors3 (4.3%)
Graduate Degree7 (10%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.4%Some College: 24.3%Associates: 20%Bachelors: 4.3%Graduate: 10%Edu
HS Grad41.4%
Some College24.3%
Associates20.0%
Bachelors4.3%
Graduate10.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.6%Renter: 25.4%Tenure
Owner74.6%
Renter25.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
9%
$300k–$500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,313 ▼ 54% below avg
Median Home Value$105,000 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units113
Vacant Units54

Income Distribution

Under $25k
48%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Walked
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
95%
15–30 min
3%
30–45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
30%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
50%
About Nikolai, AK

Nikolai is a city in Alaska, located in Yukon-Koyukuk (CA) County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 93 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.2 years.

Economically, Nikolai is a lower-income community. The median household income of $35,313 is well below the national average. Approximately 37.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Nikolai is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $105,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 74.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nikolai is less-educated. 14.3% 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 7.5%.

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

ZIP Codes in Nikolai
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99691 93 $35,313 $105,000 1.8% 14.3% 74.6%