City

Port Lions, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Kodiak Island County  ·  Alaska

👥151Population
💰$51,111Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂56.4Median Age
🏠$189,100Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓12.8%College Grads▼ 67% below avg
📊7.9%Unemployment▲ 61% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 21.9%Hispanic: 7.3%Other: 16.6%Race
White21.9%
Hispanic7.3%
Other16.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
10%
18–24
13%
25–44
15%
45–64
37%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.89
Below Poverty16.6% ▲ 66% above avg
College Grads12.8% ▼ 67% below avg
Unemployment7.9% ▲ 61% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (2.8%)
HS Graduate64 (58.7%)
Some College17 (15.6%)
Associates11 (10.1%)
Bachelors13 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree1 (0.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 58.7%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 0.9%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad58.7%
Some College15.6%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate0.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.8%Renter: 11.3%Tenure
Owner88.8%
Renter11.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,111 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$189,100 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units138
Vacant Units58

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
14%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
90%
15–30 min
4%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
51%
About Port Lions, AK

Port Lions is a city in Alaska, located in Kodiak Island County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 151 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.4 years.

Economically, Port Lions is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,111 is below the national average. Approximately 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Port Lions is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $189,100, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 88.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Port Lions is less-educated. 12.8% 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 21.9%.

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

ZIP Codes in Port Lions
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99550 151 $51,111 $189,100 7.9% 12.8% 88.8%