1st Advantage MortgageIn Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska, the typical household earns $63,750 a year and the typical rent is $993. Whatever your own numbers, compare written offers on APR, fees and total cost, and verify the lender is licensed in Alaska before sharing details.
On this page
- Wrangell City and Borough, AK: the basics
- The Wrangell City and Borough job picture
- What Wrangell City and Borough households earn
- Rent, home values and ownership in Wrangell City and Borough
- The counties around Wrangell City and Borough
- The communities that make up Wrangell City and Borough
- Room for a loan payment in Wrangell City and Borough
- Wrangell City and Borough residents: age, schooling, coverage
- Reading the Wrangell City and Borough data as a borrower
- A Wrangell City and Borough borrower's checklist
- Checking a lender's license in Alaska
- Nearby and statewide guides
- Frequently asked questions
Wrangell City and Borough, AK: the basics
With an estimated 2,088 residents (ACS 2020 to 2024), Wrangell City and Borough ranks 24th of 30 in Alaska for population. Land area is 2,556 square miles (2024 Gazetteer), so density runs near 1 per square mile. No metropolitan area includes Wrangell City and Borough in the 2023 federal delineation, so its numbers stand on their own rather than as part of a metro. Wrangell, with about 2,088 people, is the only Census place mainly inside the county. Small populations mean wide margins of error, so read every Wrangell City and Borough figure on this page as a rough guide.
The Wrangell City and Borough job picture
Education and health care employs 22% of working residents, the largest share; public administration is next with 15%. Compared with Alaska, the county leans toward agriculture, forestry and mining (10% against 5%). ACS puts five-year average unemployment at 4.3% in Wrangell City and Borough. Long commutes are the exception here: 3% of workers spend 45 minutes or longer getting to work. Only 8.7% of homes here go without a vehicle.
| Sector | Wrangell City and Borough | Compared with Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Education and health care | 21.6% | -3.0 pts |
| Public administration | 14.8% | +2.8 pts |
| Transportation, warehousing and utilities | 12.4% | +3.3 pts |
| Agriculture, forestry and mining | 9.8% | +5.0 pts |
| Retail trade | 9.4% | -0.5 pts |
| Other services | 8.3% | +3.8 pts |
Industry shapes paperwork. Salaried and public jobs are easy to verify, while hourly, tipped, commission or contract earners in Wrangell City and Borough should have bank statements and tax returns ready.
What Wrangell City and Borough households earn
At $63,750, the typical Wrangell City and Borough household income is 3% below the median U.S. county ($65,681).
| Households earning | Wrangell City and Borough | +/- vs Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 24.0% | +7.8 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 46.2% | +8.9 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 23.6% | -8.3 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 6.2% | -8.4 pts |
About 24% of households earn under $35,000, while 30% clear $100,000. The poverty rate is 12.1%, 2 points higher than the state's 10.1%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.428 (0 is perfect equality). Income from any regular source can count, including Social Security, pensions and disability benefits, as long as you can document it.
Rent, home values and ownership in Wrangell City and Borough
Renters in Wrangell City and Borough pay a median of $993 a month, 30% below the Alaska figure of $1,419. Rent takes 30% or more of income for 35% of renter households here. With a median value of $296,400, a typical Wrangell City and Borough house costs 4.6 times what the median household earns in a year. Owners occupy 59% of homes. Median construction year: 1976.
| Home costs | Wrangell City and Borough | Alaska | U.S. middle county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $993/mo | $1,419/mo | $877/mo |
| Median home value | $296,400 | $352,900 | $185,300 |
| Owners | 59% | 67% | 75% |
| Rent-burdened renters | 35% | 45% | 45% |
| Burdened owners | 18% | 29% | n/a |
| Mobile homes | 13.6% | 3.9% | n/a |
The counties around Wrangell City and Borough
Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area is closest, 56 miles from center to center; the sixth, Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, is 210 miles off. Income ranges from $61,156 in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area to $101,727 in Sitka City and Borough; 4 of these neighbors top Wrangell City and Borough's median.
| Adjacent area | How far | HH income (median) | Rent (median) | Owner share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangell City and Borough | - | $63,750 | $993/mo | 59% |
| Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK | 56 mi | $61,156 | $964/mo | 71% |
| Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK | 62 mi | $92,885 | $1,505/mo | 69% |
| Petersburg Borough, AK | 74 mi | $75,125 | $950/mo | 66% |
| Sitka City and Borough, AK | 145 mi | $101,727 | $1,341/mo | 62% |
| Juneau City and Borough, AK | 171 mi | $101,661 | $1,444/mo | 64% |
| Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK | 210 mi | $61,406 | $1,014/mo | 72% |
The communities that make up Wrangell City and Borough
Wrangell is the only Census place mainly inside Wrangell City and Borough, with about 2,088 of the county's 2,088 residents. This guide covers each of the 1 places and the rural areas around them.
| Place in county | Status | Population (ACS) | Median HH income | Monthly rent | Distance from center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangell | city and borough | 2,088 | $63,750 | $993 | 0 mi |
Room for a loan payment in Wrangell City and Borough
Lenders compare monthly debt payments with gross monthly income, the debt-to-income ratio. For a Wrangell City and Borough household at the medians it works out like this; treat it as an illustration only.
- $5,312 a month: gross income for a household at the Wrangell City and Borough median
- 19% goes to median rent ($993)
- 36% debt-to-income limit: $920 left for all other debt payments
Subtract what you already pay on other debts. A new payment should fit in what remains, with some to spare.
Wrangell City and Borough residents: age, schooling, coverage
College graduates make up 21% of the adult population. 11.2% of residents have no health coverage.
| Indicator | Wrangell City and Borough | All of Alaska | U.S. county median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.1 | 35.8 | 41.5 |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.4% | 31.7% | 22.2% |
| No high school diploma | 6.4% | 6.4% | n/a |
| No health insurance | 11.2% | 11.0% | 7.8% |
| No vehicle | 8.7% | 9.0% | 5.4% |
| Work from home | 13.3% | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Poverty rate | 12.1% | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 4.3% | 5.9% | 4.4% |
| Minutes to work | Wrangell City and Borough workers |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 86.0% |
| 15 to 29 min | 6.0% |
| 30 to 44 min | 5.2% |
| 45 to 59 min | 0.0% |
| 60+ min | 2.8% |
Reading the Wrangell City and Borough data as a borrower
Where the Wrangell City and Borough numbers stand out, and why it matters for a loan:
- Uninsured care. 11% lack coverage here; nonprofit hospitals must publish an assistance policy, so ask for it first (guide).
- Mobile home upkeep. 14% of units fall in this category; roof, skirting and HVAC jobs are common reasons to borrow.
- Older households. A 48.1 median age means fixed-income borrowing is common; a fixed payment and short term limit risk.
A Wrangell City and Borough borrower's checklist
Four checks before you sign anything:
- Know the exact dollar figure you need before talking to a lender.
- Line up offers side by side: APR, fees in dollars, total cost.
- Confirm the lender is licensed in Alaska.
- Read the final agreement; it must match the offer.
Checking a lender's license in Alaska
The Alaska Division of Banking and Securities is the place to verify any lender's Alaska license. Banks and credit unions have their own regulators, and the CFPB takes complaints about any lender. Statewide data and rules: Alaska guide.
Nearby and statewide guides
The Alaska guide covers the whole state.
Frequently asked questions
What does a typical Wrangell City and Borough household make?
About $63,750 a year at the median (ACS 2020-24), 31% below the Alaska median.
How does Wrangell City and Borough rent compare with Alaska?
$993 locally versus $1,419 for the state, 30% below.
What are the biggest places in Wrangell City and Borough?
By population: Wrangell. The county has 1 Census place in all.
Does living in Wrangell City and Borough change what I qualify for?
Not in our fit check, which uses only the amount, credit range, income and payments you enter, the same for a Wrangell City and Borough resident as anyone. Lenders decide under fair-lending law.
Is there a Wrangell City and Borough office that licenses lenders?
No, licensing is statewide. In Alaska it is the Alaska Division of Banking and Securities.