| City: | King Cove, Alaska |
| Borough: | Aleutians East Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:22:46 AM |
| Population: | 757 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 55.3823, -161.9455 |
| Land Area: | 24.659 sq mi |
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The post office maintains 146 PO Boxes for 165 households. That adoption rate of 0.89 means nearly every household has a box. Without rural carrier routes covering residential areas, the post office serves as the community's primary mail hub. One rural route exists, but it doesn't provide the kind of door-to-door service you'd find in most American towns.
Of the 757 residents, 43% are Alaska Native. The median age is 42.3 years. Households here average 4.6 people, well above the national average, reflecting extended family living arrangements common in rural Alaska Native communities. That's 330 people living in group quarters or multi-generational homes.
The community's isolation shapes everything about mail delivery. One street appears in postal records: Windy Walkway. That's it. This isn't a place built on a grid with numbered avenues. The economy here revolves around fishing and seafood processing, with 596 people employed across just 13 establishments. Median household income is $78,125, reflecting high-paying seasonal fishing work. But that doesn't change the fact that everyone drives to the post office to collect their mail.
With only one street appearing in postal records, King Cove's delivery infrastructure reflects its status as a remote coastal fishing community where the post office, not residential delivery, serves as the mail hub.
ZIP Code 99612 has 757 residents and 165 households (average 2.59 persons per household). The median age is 42.3 years, older than the state (35.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 64.1% male and 35.9% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (43.2%, much higher than the state average of 15.2% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (28.1%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (15.2%) and national averages (1.1%).
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| 2020 Population: | 757Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,352Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 30.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $61,645Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 165Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $99,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.59Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.08Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 844 | 892 | 831 | 900 | 1,074 | 1,080 | 1,003 | 1,074 | 1,147 | 1,147 | 1,238 | 1,108 | 1,204 | 1,352 |
| Decennial Census | 938 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 757 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.3
Male Median Age: 43.9
Female Median Age: 40.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 13 | 12 | 16 | 21 | 12 | 24 | 59 | 59 | 41 | 36 | 59 | 52 | 48 | 13 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Female | 14 | 11 | 14 | 21 | 12 | 9 | 33 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 39 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 27 | 23 | 30 | 42 | 24 | 33 | 92 | 78 | 61 | 55 | 75 | 91 | 63 | 23 | 28 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| White: | 213 | 28.90% |
| Black: | 10 | 1.36% |
| Hispanic:* | 43 | 5.83% |
| Asian: | 109 | 14.79% |
| American Indian: | 327 | 44.37% |
| Hawaiian: | 6 | 0.81% |
| Other: | 29 | 3.93% |
| Total: | 737 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 485 | 64.07% | 43.9 years |
| Females: | 272 | 35.93% | 40.6 years |
| Total: | 757 | 100% | 42.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 922 | 68.20% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 98 | 7.25% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 173 | 12.80% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 159 | 24.56% |
| Total Population: | 1,352 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,020 | 75.44% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 332 | 24.56% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $61,645, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $5,812 (10.4%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,584. Family households earn a median of $57,500 versus $60,985 for nonfamily households (a difference of $3,485). By gender, male median income is $68,068 and female is $73,021, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $4,953 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 79.8%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.0%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (35.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,833 | $57,750 | $62,917 | $64,000 | $63,667 | $72,679 | $66,923 | $75,000 | $73,229 | $71,875 | $71,591 | $79,844 | $78,125 | $61,645 |
| Median Family Income | $61,667 | $71,667 | $70,000 | $63,750 | $64,271 | $77,813 | $66,964 | $77,188 | $74,444 | $79,583 | $71,250 | $73,250 | $52,500 | $57,500 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $22,500 | $21,875 | $56,250 | $60,536 | $61,442 | $60,536 | $52,083 | $55,417 | $51,042 | $52,258 | $54,688 | $80,313 | $62,083 | $60,985 |
| Median Male Income | $28,636 | $31,786 | $40,909 | $45,000 | $45,625 | $43,594 | $44,148 | $46,761 | $57,250 | $51,500 | $54,500 | $57,250 | $59,375 | $68,068 |
| Median Female Income | $42,500 | $46,875 | $43,750 | $35,000 | $32,031 | $30,682 | $33,438 | $35,313 | $35,227 | $37,500 | $38,864 | $41,429 | $46,667 | $73,021 |
| Employed: | 839 | 72.58% |
| Unemployed: | 83 | 7.18% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 234 | 20.24% |
| Total: | 1,156 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 232 | 27.65% |
| Service: | 54 | 6.44% |
| Sales and Office: | 160 | 19.07% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 97 | 11.56% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 296 | 35.28% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 839 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $99,800, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $9,900 (9.02%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,200. The median gross rent is $923, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $298 (47.68%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 56.31% (17.24% with a mortgage, 82.76% free-and-clear) and renters 43.69% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.45%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $109,700 | $118,800 | $112,500 | $123,400 | $126,600 | $128,500 | $119,000 | $116,700 | $121,000 | $108,300 | $109,600 | $118,200 | $110,900 | $99,800 |
| Less than $500: | 8 | 4.44% |
| $500 to $999: | 30 | 16.67% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 13 | 7.22% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 2 | 1.11% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 127 | 70.56% |
| Total: | 180 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $625 | $675 | $858 | $860 | $913 | $937 | $932 | $867 | $923 | $825 | $845 | $862 | $909 | $923 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 40 | 9.71% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 192 | 46.60% |
| Renter Occupied: | 180 | 43.69% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 412 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 412 | 90.55% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 43 | 9.45% |
| Total Housing Units: | 455 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 262 | 57.58% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 138 | 30.33% |
| Other Units: | 55 | 12.09% |
| Total Housing Units: | 455 | 100% |
In 2024, 14.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 93.90%, which is well above the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 35.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 41.50%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 22.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 9.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 10.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (40.50%). College enrollment is 26.16%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 36 | 3.75% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 23 | 2.39% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 393 | 40.89% |
| Some college, no degree: | 270 | 28.10% |
| Associate's degree: | 104 | 10.82% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 122 | 12.70% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 13 | 1.35% |
| Total: | 961 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 902 | 93.86% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 135 | 14.05% |
| Private Insurance: | 561 | 38.56% |
| Public Insurance: | 408 | 28.04% |
| No Insurance: | 486 | 33.40% |
| Total: | 1,455 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 969 | 66.60% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 12.2% | 8.3% | 10.9% | 15.9% | 15.0% | 16.6% | 19.3% | 15.4% | 11.2% | 18.6% | 18.6% | 19.2% | 21.2% | 22.7% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 11 | 3.94% |
| Kindergarten: | 10 | 3.58% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 113 | 40.50% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 72 | 25.81% |
| College or graduate school: | 73 | 26.16% |
| Total: | 279 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 21 | 7.53% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 195 | 69.89% |
ZIP Code 99612 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 596 people with an annual payroll of $29,356,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 4,166Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 13Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $8,422,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $29,356,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 596Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99612 is located in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Alaska's 0th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 99612. It covers 24.659 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.704 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 24.659 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 3.704 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 00Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 571951.26 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0239410Source: Census |
| Place Name: | King Cove city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99612 is in the Aleutians East Borough School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 0 private school(s).
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.