City

Saint Marys, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Kusilvak County  ·  Alaska

👥1,009Population
💰$46,667Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂25.6Median Age
🏠$109,600Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓14.7%College Grads▼ 62% below avg
📊22.9%Unemployment▲ 369% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 3.3%Hispanic: 0.6%Other: 6.1%Race
White3.3%
Hispanic0.6%
Other6.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
25%
18–24
12%
25–44
25%
45–64
18%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age25.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.43
Below Poverty30.6% ▲ 206% above avg
College Grads14.7% ▼ 62% below avg
Unemployment22.9% ▲ 369% above avg
HS Graduate276 (59.7%)
Some College49 (10.6%)
Associates69 (14.9%)
Bachelors31 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree37 (8%)

Education

HS Grad: 59.7%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 8%Edu
HS Grad59.7%
Some College10.6%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate8.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67%Renter: 33%Tenure
Owner67.0%
Renter33.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
15%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,667 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$109,600 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,150/mo
Total Housing Units341
Vacant Units47

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
34%
Walked
51%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
96%
15–30 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
53%
About Saint Marys, AK

Saint Marys is a city in Alaska, located in Kusilvak County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,009 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 25.6 years.

Economically, Saint Marys is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,667 is below the national average. Approximately 30.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 22.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Saint Marys is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $109,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,150 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saint Marys is less-educated. 14.7% 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 3.3%.

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

ZIP Codes in Saint Marys
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99658 1,009 $46,667 $109,600 $1,150 22.9% 14.7% 67.0%