City

Port Alsworth, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake and Peninsula County  ·  Alaska

👥174Population
💰$66,250Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂33.4Median Age
🏠$450,000Median Home Value▲ 61% above avg
🎓15.8%College Grads▼ 59% below avg
📊11.1%Unemployment▲ 127% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 70.7% Female 29.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 19.5%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 11.5%Other: 54.6%Race
White19.5%
Hispanic5.2%
Black11.5%
Other54.6%

Age Breakdown

5–17
9%
18–24
18%
25–44
62%
45–64
5%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads15.8% ▼ 59% below avg
Unemployment11.1% ▲ 127% above avg
HS Graduate6 (4.7%)
Some College92 (72.4%)
Associates9 (7.1%)
Bachelors3 (2.4%)
Graduate Degree17 (13.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 4.7%Some College: 72.4%Associates: 7.1%Bachelors: 2.4%Graduate: 13.4%Edu
HS Grad4.7%
Some College72.4%
Associates7.1%
Bachelors2.4%
Graduate13.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 43.8%Renter: 56.3%Tenure
Owner43.8%
Renter56.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$100k–$150k
14%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
43%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,250 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$450,000 ▲ 61% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units79
Vacant Units47

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
26%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
73%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
36%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
54%
About Port Alsworth, AK

Port Alsworth is a city in Alaska, located in Lake and Peninsula County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 174 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.4 years.

Economically, Port Alsworth is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,250 is near the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Port Alsworth is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $450,000, which is significantly above the national average.

The population of Port Alsworth is less-educated. 15.8% 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 19.5%.

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

ZIP Codes in Port Alsworth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99653 174 $66,250 $450,000 11.1% 15.8% 43.8%