City

Tyonek, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Kenai Peninsula County  ·  Alaska

👥296Population
💰$58,333Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂29.5Median Age
🏠$46,000Median Home Value▼ 84% below avg
🎓14.6%College Grads▼ 62% below avg
📊18.8%Unemployment▲ 283% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 63.2% Female 36.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 2.7%Hispanic: 15.9%Other: 9.1%Race
White2.7%
Hispanic15.9%
Other9.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
16%
18–24
26%
25–44
28%
45–64
26%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.02
Below Poverty16.2% ▲ 62% above avg
College Grads14.6% ▼ 62% below avg
Unemployment18.8% ▲ 283% above avg
HS Graduate68 (41.2%)
Some College49 (29.7%)
Associates24 (14.5%)
Bachelors9 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree15 (9.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.2%Some College: 29.7%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 5.5%Graduate: 9.1%Edu
HS Grad41.2%
Some College29.7%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors5.5%
Graduate9.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.3%Renter: 36.7%Tenure
Owner63.3%
Renter36.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
53%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
2%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,333 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$46,000 ▼ 84% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$558/mo
Total Housing Units174
Vacant Units76

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
56%
Walked
26%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
93%
15–30 min
2%
30–45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
21%
2000+
55%
About Tyonek, AK

Tyonek is a city in Alaska, located in Kenai Peninsula County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 296 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.5 years.

Economically, Tyonek is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,333 is below the national average. Approximately 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 18.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Tyonek is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $46,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $558 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tyonek is less-educated. 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 15.9%.

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

ZIP Codes in Tyonek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99682 296 $58,333 $46,000 $558 18.8% 14.6% 63.3%