City

Noatak, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Northwest Arctic County  ·  Alaska

👥700Population
💰$77,500Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂23.7Median Age
🏠$156,300Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓7.0%College Grads▼ 82% below avg
📊30.6%Unemployment▲ 526% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.1% Female 41.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1.3%Black: 0.1%Other: 0.3%Race
White1.3%
Black0.1%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
30%
18–24
12%
25–44
21%
45–64
18%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age23.7 yrs
Avg HH Size5.07
Below Poverty9.1% ▼ 9% below avg
College Grads7.0% ▼ 82% below avg
Unemployment30.6% ▲ 526% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.7%)
HS Graduate213 (78%)
Some College21 (7.7%)
Associates18 (6.6%)
Bachelors3 (1.1%)
Graduate Degree16 (5.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 78%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 6.6%Bachelors: 1.1%Graduate: 5.9%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad78.0%
Some College7.7%
Associates6.6%
Bachelors1.1%
Graduate5.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.2%Renter: 18.8%Tenure
Owner81.2%
Renter18.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,500 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$156,300 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$850/mo
Total Housing Units151
Vacant Units13

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
13%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
66%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
81%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
54%
About Noatak, AK

Noatak is a city in Alaska, located in Northwest Arctic County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 700 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 23.7 years.

Economically, Noatak is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,500 is near the national average. Approximately 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 30.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Noatak is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $850 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Noatak is less-educated. 7.0% 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%.

Noatak, AK offers residents above-average earning potential within Alaska.

ZIP Codes in Noatak
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99761 700 $77,500 $156,300 $850 30.6% 7.0% 81.2%