ZIP Code 99741 — Galena city, AK Demographics & Data

ZIP code 99741 covers Galena, AK in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area with a population of about 565.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 36.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area code 907; U.S. House district AK-00.

Median household income in ZIP 99741 is about $86,250 — about 15% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 13.2%; unemployment rate near 1.9%; 31.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 2.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Public administration, and Healthcare; about 2.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 12.3 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $96,300 — about 72% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $950 (about 18% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 73.0% (about 7.6 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 99741 in Galena, AK, a household would need roughly $27,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $619. That sits below the local median household income ($86,250), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate normals for Galena city, AK show little to no average snow and around 13.9 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 22 for ZIP 99741 (Galena city, AK) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.