City

Unalakleet, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Nome (CA) County  ·  Alaska

👥821Population
💰$100,625Median HH Income▲ 32% above avg
🎂38.5Median Age
🏠$171,300Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓49.0%College Grads▲ 27% above avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 63% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.3% Female 53.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 24.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 5.2%Race
White24.5%
Asian0.5%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.96
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads49.0% ▲ 27% above avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 63% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.8%)
HS Graduate135 (26.4%)
Some College35 (6.8%)
Associates87 (17%)
Bachelors13 (2.5%)
Graduate Degree238 (46.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 26.4%Some College: 6.8%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 2.5%Graduate: 46.5%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad26.4%
Some College6.8%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors2.5%
Graduate46.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.7%Renter: 42.4%Tenure
Owner57.7%
Renter42.4%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$100,625 ▲ 32% above avg
Median Home Value$171,300 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,180/mo
Total Housing Units331
Vacant Units135

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
30%
Walked
58%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
96%
15–30 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
54%
About Unalakleet, AK

Unalakleet is a city in Alaska, located in Nome (CA) County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 821 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.5 years.

Economically, Unalakleet is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $100,625 is above the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Unalakleet is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $171,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,180 per month.

The population of Unalakleet is well-educated. 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 24.5%.

Unalakleet, AK offers residents above-average earning potential within Alaska.

ZIP Codes in Unalakleet
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99684 821 $100,625 $171,300 $1,180 8.0% 49.0% 57.7%