City

Thorne Bay, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Prince of Wales-Hyder County  ·  Alaska

👥547Population
💰$65,357Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$244,200Median Home Value▼ 12% below avg
🎓41.7%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊9.9%Unemployment▲ 102% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.8%Hispanic: 4.4%Asian: 3.5%Other: 6%Race
White80.8%
Hispanic4.4%
Asian3.5%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
11%
25–44
14%
45–64
36%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads41.7% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment9.9% ▲ 102% above avg
HS Graduate99 (27.5%)
Some College33 (9.2%)
Associates78 (21.7%)
Bachelors32 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree118 (32.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 27.5%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 21.7%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 32.8%Edu
HS Grad27.5%
Some College9.2%
Associates21.7%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate32.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.4%Renter: 40.6%Tenure
Owner59.4%
Renter40.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
26%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,357 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$244,200 ▼ 12% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$938/mo
Total Housing Units358
Vacant Units114

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
60%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
31%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
72%
15–30 min
3%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
55%
About Thorne Bay, AK

Thorne Bay is a city in Alaska, located in Prince of Wales-Hyder County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 547 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Thorne Bay is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,357 is near the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Thorne Bay is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $244,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $938 per month.

The population of Thorne Bay is well-educated. 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thorne Bay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99919 547 $65,357 $244,200 $938 9.9% 41.7% 59.4%