99571 ZIP Code — Cold Bay, AK

Aleutians East County, Alaska

ZIP code 99571 is located in Cold Bay, Alaska, within Aleutians East County. It covers approximately 57.99 square miles and serves a population of 237 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99571

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $156,300. Renters make up the majority at 65%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $108,750. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 5 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 35% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

237

population

57.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99571 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99571

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99571. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cold Bay	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	237
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	57.99 sq mi
Water area	9.07 sq mi
Latitude	55.8496
Longitude	-161.1126
Timezone	Alaska (AKT)
Area code	907

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.6%	34.2%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	27.3%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	56.7%	34.1%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.4%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

237

Population

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$108,750

Median household income

$49,095

Per capita income

$156,300

Median home value

$1,375

Median monthly rent

34.9%

Home ownership

4.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

36.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	15	6.3%
18 and over	222	93.7%
65 and over	30	12.7%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 35.9%

Asian 20%

White 19.6%

Two or more races 15.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Other race 3.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	88	35.9%
Asian	49	20%
White	48	19.6%
Two or more races	39	15.9%
Hispanic or Latino	8	3.3%
Other race	8	3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	3	1.2%
Black or African American	2	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.6%	34.2%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	27.3%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	56.7%	34.1%	28.9%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.4%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 0.9%

$35k–$50k 16.5%

$50k–$75k 11.0%

$75k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 54.1%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	0.9%
$35k–$50k	16.5%
$50k–$75k	11.0%
$75k–$100k	6.4%
$100k–$150k	54.1%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
Median income	$108,750

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 23.7%

$100k–$150k 23.7%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 18.4%

$300k–$500k 7.9%

$500k–$1M 7.9%

$1M+ 7.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,300
Median rent / month	$1,375
Owner occupied	34.9%
Renter occupied	65.1%
Vacant	31.4%
Single-family detached	81.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	17.0%
1990–1999	11.3%
1980–1989	25.8%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	18.2%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	8.2%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	19.5%
2 bedrooms	18.9%
3 bedrooms	44.0%
4 bedrooms	16.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	70.6%
2 vehicles	19.3%
3 or more	5.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Fuel oil	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	59	54.1%
Cohabiting couple	9	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	12	11.0%
Female householder, no spouse	29	26.6%
Households with children under 18	5	4.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	30	27.5%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.0%	16.0%
Married	57.3%	78.2%
Separated	1.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.7%	5.9%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 27.0%

Some college, no degree 14.0%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 23.6%

Graduate / professional 12.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.1%
Bachelor's or higher	36.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	38.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	2	15.4%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	6	46.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 29.1%

Public administration 25.0%

Education & healthcare 17.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.5%

Professional & management 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Construction 2.7%

Information 2.0%

Retail trade 0.7%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.2%
Service	8.1%
Sales & office	25.0%
Natural resources & construction	6.1%
Production & transportation	19.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	39.2%
Government	57.4%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	52.7%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	2.7%
Walk	25.7%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	6.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	5.1

Poverty

All people 4.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.6%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	18.3%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	30.2%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	21.7%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	4.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.3%
Binge drinking	20.6%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	59.6%
Visited dentist	50.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.5%
65 and over	60.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.8%
Public insurance	25.5%
No insurance	35.1%
Uninsured under 19	66.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	226	95.4%
Spanish	1	0.4%
Other Indo-European	1	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	214	90.3%
Born in same state	204	86.1%
Born in different state	105	44.3%
Foreign born	10	4.2%
Naturalized citizen	23	9.7%
Not a US citizen	23	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	30	12.7%
Italian	13	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	7	3%
Dutch	2	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.0%
Internet access	97.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99571

What city is ZIP code 99571 in?

ZIP code 99571 is primarily assigned to Cold Bay, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99571 in?

ZIP code 99571 falls within Aleutians East County, Alaska.

Is ZIP code 99571 mostly rentals?

65% of occupied units in ZIP code 99571 are renter-occupied.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99571?

The median home value in ZIP code 99571 is $156,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 99571?

The median household income in ZIP code 99571 is $108,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 99571?

ZIP code 99571 has an estimated population of 237 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 99571 in?

ZIP code 99571 observes the AKST timezone.