City

Pilot Station, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Kusilvak County  ·  Alaska

👥558Population
💰$43,125Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂23.3Median Age
🏠$24,000Median Home Value▼ 91% below avg
🎓5.6%College Grads▼ 86% below avg
📊23.7%Unemployment▲ 383% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 2.5%Hispanic: 0.7%Other: 2.9%Race
White2.5%
Hispanic0.7%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
28%
18–24
15%
25–44
24%
45–64
15%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age23.3 yrs
Avg HH Size4.61
Below Poverty39.4% ▲ 294% above avg
College Grads5.6% ▼ 86% below avg
Unemployment23.7% ▲ 383% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (1%)
HS Graduate142 (71.7%)
Some College21 (10.6%)
Associates22 (11.1%)
Bachelors7 (3.5%)
Graduate Degree4 (2%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 71.7%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 3.5%Graduate: 2%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad71.7%
Some College10.6%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors3.5%
Graduate2.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.6%Renter: 12.4%Tenure
Owner87.6%
Renter12.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
63%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,125 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$24,000 ▼ 91% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units131
Vacant Units10

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
35%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
19%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
9%
Walked
84%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
89%
15–30 min
6%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
38%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
53%
About Pilot Station, AK

Pilot Station is a city in Alaska, located in Kusilvak County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 558 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 23.3 years.

Economically, Pilot Station is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,125 is below the national average. Approximately 39.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 23.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Pilot Station is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $24,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 87.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pilot Station is less-educated. 5.6% 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 2.5%.

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

ZIP Codes in Pilot Station
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99650 558 $43,125 $24,000 23.7% 5.6% 87.6%