Housing data for Kiana, AK
Kiana, AK has an estimated 437 residents and 157 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Northwest Arctic Borough.
27.7% of households rent.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+53.3%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 437 (±82)
- Housing units
- 157 (±25)
- Households that rent
- 27.7%
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +53.3%
What stands out in Kiana
Average commute: 4.4 minutes (±1.0) in Kiana, lower than in Northwest Arctic Borough (5.9 minutes).
Housing in Kiana at a glance
- Rent burden: 57.1% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 27.7% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Income and affordability: $68,333 median household income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Home values: $192,500 median home value (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Homeowner costs: $1,097 median monthly cost with a mortgage (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Types of homes: 1.9% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Bedrooms: 65.0% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Age of homes: 26.1% of homes were built before 1980 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 90.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Commute and cars: 4.4 minutes average trip to work (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Growth: +53.3% residents since 2015–2019 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- How long people stay: 15.2% moved in since 2020 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crowding and facilities: 26.8% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Kiana against Northwest Arctic Borough, its state and the nation
| Kiana | Northwest Arctic Borough | Alaska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 437 (±82) | 7,441 (exact) | 735,706 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 157 (±25) | 2,744 (±38) | 328,491 (±442) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 27.7% (±12.5 points) | 35.6% (±2.6 points) | 33.2% (±0.7 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | — | $1,350 (±$151) | $1,419 (±$23) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $68,333 (±$15,186) | $84,018 (±$4,761) | $92,788 (±$1,232) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $192,500 (±$61,768) | $199,100 (±$28,443) | $352,900 (±$3,735) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | — | $200 or less | $3,901 (±$70) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 26.1% (±27.3 points) | 31.2% (±2.4 points) | 36.9% (±0.7 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 4.4 minutes (±1.0) | 5.9 minutes (±0.5) | 19.4 minutes (±0.3) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 83.9% (±7.2 points) | 88.6% (±2.2 points) | 91.9% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 29.9 years (±3.5) | 28.8 years (±0.6) | 35.8 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Kiana covers 0.2 square miles of land, about 2,324 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Kiana has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 285 (±49) | 437 (±82) | +53.3% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 115 (±16) | 157 (±25) | +36.5% | Measurable increase |
| Median home value | $108,300 (±$19,039) | $192,500 (±$61,768) | +77.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $44,583 (±$6,860) | $68,333 (±$15,186) | +53.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,063 (±$849) | $1,097 (±$218) | +3.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 21.7% (±9.6 points) | 27.7% (±12.5 points) | +6.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.3% (±16.6 points) | 0.0% (±46.7 points) | −6.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
ZIP codes in Kiana
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99749 | 17% | 440 | — | $200,000 | $67,386 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Kiana
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noorvik | 19 mi | $1,031 | $157,500 | 33.8% |
| Selawik | 28 mi | $633 | $76,700 | 34.1% |
| Kotzebue | 56 mi | $1,565 | $288,400 | 52.0% |
| Buckland | 71 mi | $1,075 | $86,700 | 19.1% |
| Koyuk | 142 mi | $910 | $95,000 | 38.5% |
HUD Fair Market Rent for Kiana, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,396 | $1,651 | $2,005 | $2,389 | $2,635 |
HUD income limits for Kiana, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,650 | $39,400 | $63,000 |
| 2 people | $27,050 | $45,000 | $72,000 |
| 3 people | $34,150 | $50,650 | $81,000 |
| 4 people | $41,250 | $56,250 | $90,000 |
| 5 people | $48,350 | $60,750 | $97,200 |
| 6 people | $55,450 | $65,250 | $104,400 |
| 7 people | $62,550 | $69,750 | $111,600 |
| 8 people | $69,650 | $74,250 | $118,800 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Northwest Arctic Borough, AK, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $88,400.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Kiana
Is Kiana growing?
In Kiana, the number of residents went from 285 in 2015–2019 to 437 in 2020–2024 (+53.3%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in Kiana?
The ZIP code that covers Kiana is 99749.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kiana city, Alaska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kiana city, Alaska
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kiana city, Alaska
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kiana city, Alaska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kiana city, Alaska
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Kiana city, Alaska
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Kiana city, Alaska
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Northwest Arctic Borough, AK
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Northwest Arctic Borough, AK
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Kiana city, Alaska (place:39300, in state:02).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .