City

Port Heiden, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Lake and Peninsula County  ·  Alaska

👥73Population
💰$67,917Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂29.5Median Age
🏠$137,500Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓14.8%College Grads▼ 62% below avg
📊9.5%Unemployment▲ 95% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.8% Female 56.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1.4%Other: 13.7%Race
White1.4%
Other13.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
38%
25–44
32%
45–64
15%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.84
Below Poverty24.7% ▲ 147% above avg
College Grads14.8% ▼ 62% below avg
Unemployment9.5% ▲ 95% above avg
HS Graduate18 (66.7%)
Some College4 (14.8%)
Associates1 (3.7%)
Bachelors4 (14.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 66.7%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 3.7%Bachelors: 14.8%Edu
HS Grad66.7%
Some College14.8%
Associates3.7%
Bachelors14.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.9%Renter: 42.1%Tenure
Owner57.9%
Renter42.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
27%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,917 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$137,500 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units46
Vacant Units27

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
32%
2000+
50%
About Port Heiden, AK

Port Heiden is a city in Alaska, located in Lake and Peninsula County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 73 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.5 years.

Economically, Port Heiden is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,917 is near the national average. Approximately 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Port Heiden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $137,500, which is well below the national average.

The population of Port Heiden is less-educated. 14.8% 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 1.4%.

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

ZIP Codes in Port Heiden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99549 73 $67,917 $137,500 9.5% 14.8% 57.9%