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Galena, AK
City in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99741.
Population
611
Land area
17.8sq mi
People per sq mi
34
ZIP codes
1
Galena and its ZIP codes
Galena at a glance
- Galena is about 27 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $87,875 a year, 5% less than the Alaska figure of $92,788.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,000 (70% below Alaska) and median rent is $1,199 a month.
Local data for Galena, AK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Galena, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,875
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$107,000
Median rent
$1,199/mo
Homeownership
58.6%
Bachelor's or higher
37.3%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
11.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (73), Irish Americans (37), Norwegian Americans (32).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. PPP loans are for Galena.
Unemployment rate
8.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,982
2,306 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,588
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$172M
FY 2026, $32,204 per person
PPP loans
$114K
2 loans, 22 jobs reported
How people get to work
Galena, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone47.1%
- Carpooled18.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked18.5%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.6%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 11.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Galena, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
109
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
67
2.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
69° / -17°F
13.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Galena, AK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
27.7%
U.S. 12.8% +14.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
ZIP codes in Galena
1 in or overlapping Galena. Population shown
Cities near Galena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KoyukukCity | 27 mi | 5.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Galena, AK in?
- Galena is in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Galena, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Galena include 99741.
- What is the population of Galena, AK?
- About 611 people live in Galena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Galena?
- Nearby places include Koyukuk (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023