City

Selawik, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Northwest Arctic County  ·  Alaska

👥403Population
💰$50,833Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂19.4Median Age
🏠$72,500Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓7.4%College Grads▼ 81% below avg
📊34.8%Unemployment▲ 610% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.1% Female 44.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 3.7%Black: 0.5%Other: 3%Race
White3.7%
Black0.5%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
14%
5–17
34%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
9%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age19.4 yrs
Avg HH Size4.20
Below Poverty43.4% ▲ 334% above avg
College Grads7.4% ▼ 81% below avg
Unemployment34.8% ▲ 610% above avg
HS Graduate58 (47.9%)
Some College34 (28.1%)
Associates20 (16.5%)
Bachelors2 (1.7%)
Graduate Degree7 (5.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 47.9%Some College: 28.1%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 1.7%Graduate: 5.8%Edu
HS Grad47.9%
Some College28.1%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors1.7%
Graduate5.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 54.2%Renter: 45.8%Tenure
Owner54.2%
Renter45.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
15%
$200k–$300k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,833 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$72,500 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$488/mo
Total Housing Units141
Vacant Units45

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Public Transit
13%
Walked
75%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
98%
30–45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
29%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
53%
About Selawik, AK

Selawik is a city in Alaska, located in Northwest Arctic County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 403 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 19.4 years.

Economically, Selawik is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,833 is below the national average. Approximately 43.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 34.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Selawik is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $72,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $488 per month.

The population of Selawik is less-educated. 7.4% 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 3.7%.

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

ZIP Codes in Selawik
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99770 403 $50,833 $72,500 $488 34.8% 7.4% 54.2%