City

Ruby, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Yukon-Koyukuk (CA) County  ·  Alaska

👥180Population
💰$35,208Median HH Income▼ 54% below avg
🎂52.0Median Age
🏠$72,900Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓6.3%College Grads▼ 84% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.4% Female 40.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1.7%Other: 5%Race
White1.7%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
16%
45–64
18%
65+
26%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty23.3% ▲ 133% above avg
College Grads6.3% ▼ 84% below avg
HS Graduate69 (72.6%)
Some College18 (18.9%)
Associates2 (2.1%)
Bachelors2 (2.1%)
Graduate Degree4 (4.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 72.6%Some College: 18.9%Associates: 2.1%Bachelors: 2.1%Graduate: 4.2%Edu
HS Grad72.6%
Some College18.9%
Associates2.1%
Bachelors2.1%
Graduate4.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.7%Renter: 15.3%Tenure
Owner84.7%
Renter15.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
42%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,208 ▼ 54% below avg
Median Home Value$72,900 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units184
Vacant Units99

Income Distribution

Under $25k
44%
$25k–$50k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
51%
Walked
40%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
71%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
56%
About Ruby, AK

Ruby is a city in Alaska, located in Yukon-Koyukuk (CA) County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 180 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52 years.

Economically, Ruby is a lower-income community. The median household income of $35,208 is well below the national average. Approximately 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Ruby is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $72,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 84.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ruby is less-educated. 6.3% 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 1.7%.

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

ZIP Codes in Ruby
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99768 180 $35,208 $72,900 0.0% 6.3% 84.7%