99608 ZIP Code — Karluk, AK
Kodiak Island County, Alaska
ZIP code 99608 is located in Karluk, Alaska, within Kodiak Island County. It covers approximately 55.94 square miles and serves a population of 27 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
27
population
55.94
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99608 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99608
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99608. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Karluk | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27 |
| Population density | 0 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 150 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 55.94 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.92 sq mi |
| Latitude | 57.6015 |
| Longitude | -154.3744 |
| Timezone | Alaska (AKT) |
| Area code | 907 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
27
Population
23.8
Median age
$0
Median household income
$28,848
Per capita income
$135,400
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
15.8%
Unemployment
27
Housing units
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
15–19
1
8
20–24
4
4
35–44
2
1
45–54
1
3
65–74
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 27 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 5 | 18.5% |
| Median age | 23.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
81.5%
Two or more races
18.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 22 | 81.5% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 18.5% |
Household income
$25k–$35k
45.5%
$35k–$50k
18.2%
$100k–$150k
9.1%
$150k–$200k
27.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $25k–$35k | 45.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 18.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 27.3% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
27.3%
$100k–$150k
54.5%
$150k–$200k
18.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $135,400 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 59.3% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 66.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 63.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 9.1% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Fuel oil | 90.9% |
| Wood | 9.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5 | 45.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5 | 45.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1 | 9.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5 | 45.5% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 83.3% | 33.3% |
| Married | 16.7% | 55.6% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 11.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
46.2%
Some college, no degree
30.8%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
23.1%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 1 | 100.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
75.0%
Education & healthcare
18.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 6.3% |
| Service | 43.8% |
| Sales & office | 18.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.5% |
| Production & transportation | 18.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 100.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 0.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 87.5% |
| Work from home | 12.5% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 3.6 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 45.5% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 45.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 72.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 29.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 13.6% |
| 65 and over | 100.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 0.0% |
| Public insurance | 37.0% |
| No insurance | 63.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 27 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 27 | 100.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1 | 3.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.7% |
| Internet access | 27.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99608
What city is ZIP code 99608 in?
ZIP code 99608 is primarily assigned to Karluk, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99608 in?
ZIP code 99608 falls within Kodiak Island County, Alaska.
Does ZIP code 99608 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 99608 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99608?
The median home value in ZIP code 99608 is $135,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 99608?
ZIP code 99608 has an estimated population of 27 residents.
What timezone is ZIP code 99608 in?
ZIP code 99608 observes the AKST timezone.