99612 ZIP Code — King Cove, AK

Aleutians East County, Alaska

ZIP code 99612 is located in King Cove, Alaska, within Aleutians East County. It covers approximately 24.66 square miles and serves a population of 1,108 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99612

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $118,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

Median household income is $79,844.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 5 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 34% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

1,108

population

24.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99612 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99612

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99612. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
King Cove	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,108
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	24.66 sq mi
Water area	3.70 sq mi
Latitude	55.3823
Longitude	-161.9455
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	30.4%	34.2%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	27.3%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	29.6%	34.1%	28.9%
Over $200k	1.2%	4.4%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,108

Population

People per sq mi

38.2

Median age

$79,844

Median household income

$40,796

Per capita income

$118,200

Median home value

$862

Median monthly rent

52.2%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

224

Housing units

11.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

115

35–44

106

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	206	18.6%
18 and over	902	81.4%
65 and over	131	11.8%
Median age	38.2 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 47%

Asian 22%

White 12.1%

Two or more races 10.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Other race 3.7%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	546	47%
Asian	255	22%
White	140	12.1%
Two or more races	121	10.4%
Hispanic or Latino	53	4.6%
Other race	43	3.7%
Black or African American	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.4%	34.2%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	27.3%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	29.6%	34.1%	28.9%
Over $200k	1.2%	4.4%	8.8%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 3.9%

$35k–$50k 9.8%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 26.0%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	3.9%
$35k–$50k	9.8%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	20.4%
$100k–$150k	26.0%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$79,844

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.1%

$50k–$100k 31.6%

$100k–$150k 23.5%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 17.1%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,200
Median rent / month	$862
Owner occupied	52.2%
Renter occupied	47.8%
Vacant	9.4%
Single-family detached	56.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.9%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	3.8%
1990–1999	13.7%
1980–1989	44.8%
1970–1979	15.7%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	4.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	12.4%
1 bedroom	14.9%
2 bedrooms	18.7%
3 bedrooms	45.3%
4 bedrooms	5.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	35.2%
1 vehicle	34.6%
2 vehicles	20.9%
3 or more	9.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	13.4%
Fuel oil	84.9%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	100	27.9%
Cohabiting couple	83	23.2%
Male householder, no spouse	104	29.1%
Female householder, no spouse	71	19.8%
Households with children under 18	118	33.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	104	29.1%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.8%	45.5%
Married	43.2%	34.4%
Separated	2.9%	3.7%
Widowed	4.7%	10.8%
Divorced	5.3%	5.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 45.8%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.0%

Graduate / professional 0.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.9%
Bachelor's or higher	11.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	6.8%
Kindergarten	9	4.1%
Elementary school	91	41.0%
High school	63	28.4%
College / grad school	44	19.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 56.3%

Public administration 11.2%

Agriculture & mining 10.0%

Education & healthcare 5.7%

Retail trade 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Other services 1.2%

Professional & management 1.1%

Construction 0.5%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.3%
Service	7.1%
Sales & office	14.5%
Natural resources & construction	17.7%
Production & transportation	37.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.8%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	20.7%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	58.1%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	7.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	5.3

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 24.4%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 75.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.1%
Retirement income	5.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.2%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	29.5%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	17.0%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	4.9%
Cancer	3.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	12.9%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	11.9%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	19.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	58.7%
Visited dentist	46.6%
Cholesterol screening	84.6%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	43	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.6%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	3.2%
65 and over	43.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.0%
Public insurance	28.3%
No insurance	33.9%
Uninsured under 19	27.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,071	96.7%
Spanish	175	16.3%
Other Indo-European	23	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	152	14.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	860	77.6%
Born in same state	798	72.0%
Born in different state	590	53.2%
Foreign born	62	5.6%
Naturalized citizen	248	22.4%
Not a US citizen	108	43.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	50	4.5%
Dutch	34	3.1%
Italian	32	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	15	1.4%
German	8	0.7%
Norwegian	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.3%
Internet access	85.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99612

What city is ZIP code 99612 in?

ZIP code 99612 is primarily assigned to King Cove, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99612 in?

ZIP code 99612 falls within Aleutians East County, Alaska.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 99612?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99612?

The median home value in ZIP code 99612 is $118,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 99612?

ZIP code 99612 has an estimated population of 1,108 residents, with a density of 45 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 99612?

The median household income in ZIP code 99612 is $79,844, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 99612 in?

ZIP code 99612 observes the AKST timezone.