City

Russian Mission, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Kusilvak County  ·  Alaska

👥280Population
💰$53,125Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂23.9Median Age
🏠$104,200Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓2.6%College Grads▼ 93% below avg
📊42.1%Unemployment▲ 759% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.6% Female 40.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 27.9%Other: 55%Race
White27.9%
Other55.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
19%
5–17
24%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
17%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age23.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.84
Below Poverty29.3% ▲ 193% above avg
College Grads2.6% ▼ 93% below avg
Unemployment42.1% ▲ 759% above avg
HS Graduate53 (46.5%)
Some College39 (34.2%)
Associates19 (16.7%)
Graduate Degree3 (2.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 46.5%Some College: 34.2%Associates: 16.7%Graduate: 2.6%Edu
HS Grad46.5%
Some College34.2%
Associates16.7%
Graduate2.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.3%Renter: 24.7%Tenure
Owner75.3%
Renter24.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
7%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,125 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$104,200 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units101
Vacant Units28

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
33%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Walked
51%
Work From Home
49%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
89%
15–30 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Russian Mission, AK

Russian Mission is a city in Alaska, located in Kusilvak County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 280 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 23.9 years.

Economically, Russian Mission is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,125 is below the national average. Approximately 29.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 42.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Russian Mission is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,200, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 75.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Russian Mission is less-educated. 2.6% 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 27.9%.

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

ZIP Codes in Russian Mission
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99657 280 $53,125 $104,200 42.1% 2.6% 75.3%