City

Savoonga, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Nome (CA) County  ·  Alaska

👥766Population
💰$51,875Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂24.5Median Age
🏠$105,300Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓5.9%College Grads▼ 85% below avg
📊27.7%Unemployment▲ 465% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.3% Female 43.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 5.1%Other: 2.4%Race
White5.1%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
31%
18–24
12%
25–44
27%
45–64
13%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age24.5 yrs
Avg HH Size5.03
Below Poverty32.0% ▲ 220% above avg
College Grads5.9% ▼ 85% below avg
Unemployment27.7% ▲ 465% above avg
HS Graduate196 (68.1%)
Some College43 (14.9%)
Associates32 (11.1%)
Bachelors5 (1.7%)
Graduate Degree12 (4.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 68.1%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 1.7%Graduate: 4.2%Edu
HS Grad68.1%
Some College14.9%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors1.7%
Graduate4.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.9%Renter: 4.1%Tenure
Owner95.9%
Renter4.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,875 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$105,300 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units175
Vacant Units28

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Walked
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
54%
About Savoonga, AK

Savoonga is a city in Alaska, located in Nome (CA) County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 766 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 24.5 years.

Economically, Savoonga is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,875 is below the national average. Approximately 32.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 27.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Savoonga is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $105,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 95.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Savoonga is less-educated. 5.9% 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 5.1%.

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

ZIP Codes in Savoonga
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99769 766 $51,875 $105,300 27.7% 5.9% 95.9%