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Wainwright, AK

Total Population
621
Median Household Income
$79,500
Median Home Value
$97,100
Median Rent
$807

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$79,500
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$97,100
100.1% above state median
Rent
$807
100% above state median
Median Age
40.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Wainwright, AK

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 8.0% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

High remote work adoption with 69.9% working from home.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$79,500
+5.8% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-89,164,787
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 3.48 people

Total Households
140
Family Households
34.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
73.4%
#2 Industry
Education
10.6%
#3 Industry
Construction
5.9%
Total Employed Residents:188

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
19.4%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
0.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
69.9%
195 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:279
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (69.9% work from home)
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Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
92.0%
297 employed
Labor Force
323
26 unemployed
Median Age
40.8 years
Per Capita Income
$68,028
Poverty Rate
9.0%

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