City

Unalaska, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Aleutians West (CA) County  ·  Alaska

👥3,690Population
💰$119,063Median HH Income▲ 56% above avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$448,700Median Home Value▲ 61% above avg
🎓26.8%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 67.3% Female 32.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 22.3%Hispanic: 14.7%Black: 6.3%Asian: 44.1%Other: 8.4%Race
White22.3%
Hispanic14.7%
Black6.3%
Asian44.1%
Other8.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
12%
18–24
12%
25–44
36%
45–64
31%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.88
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads26.8% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma50 (1.9%)
HS Graduate905 (35.2%)
Some College263 (10.2%)
Associates662 (25.8%)
Bachelors146 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree542 (21.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 35.2%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 25.8%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 21.1%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad35.2%
Some College10.2%
Associates25.8%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate21.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 31.8%Renter: 68.2%Tenure
Owner31.8%
Renter68.2%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
4%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
69%
Over $500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$119,063 ▲ 56% above avg
Median Home Value$448,700 ▲ 61% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,051/mo
Total Housing Units838
Vacant Units146

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
63%
Walked
28%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
93%
15–30 min
6%
30–45 min
0%
Over 45 min
0%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
53%
About Unalaska, AK

Unalaska is a city in Alaska, located in Aleutians West (CA) County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,690 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Unalaska is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $119,063 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Unalaska is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $448,700, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,051 per month. At 31.8% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Unalaska is moderately educated. 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Asian as the largest group at 44.1%.

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

ZIP Codes in Unalaska
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99685 3,690 $119,063 $448,700 $2,051 3.7% 26.8% 31.8%