City

Talkeetna, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Matanuska-Susitna Borough County  ·  Alaska

👥1,754Population
💰$62,000Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$247,000Median Home Value▼ 11% below avg
🎓42.2%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.9%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic3.2%
Black0.6%
Asian0.2%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
27%
18–24
2%
25–44
28%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads42.2% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma14 (1.2%)
HS Graduate350 (30.3%)
Some College137 (11.9%)
Associates166 (14.4%)
Bachelors128 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree359 (31.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 30.3%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 31.1%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad30.3%
Some College11.9%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate31.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.2%Renter: 23.8%Tenure
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
46%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,000 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$247,000 ▼ 11% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$862/mo
Total Housing Units1,701
Vacant Units1,015

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
36%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
52%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
58%
About Talkeetna, AK

Talkeetna is a city in Alaska, located in Matanuska-Susitna Borough County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,754 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Talkeetna is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,000 is below the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Talkeetna is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $247,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $862 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Talkeetna is well-educated. 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.99%).

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

ZIP Codes in Talkeetna
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99676 1,754 $62,000 $247,000 $862 5.0% 42.2% 76.2%