99591 ZIP Code — Saint George Island, AK
Aleutians West County, Alaska
ZIP code 99591 is located in Saint George Island, Alaska, within Aleutians West County. It covers approximately 34.78 square miles and serves a population of 57 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
57
population
34.78
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99591 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99591
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99591. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Saint George Island | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 57 |
| Population density | 2 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 016 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 34.78 sq mi |
| Water area | 3.28 sq mi |
| Latitude | 56.5769 |
| Longitude | -169.6304 |
| 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 | 27.6% | 16.2% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 65.5% | 43.3% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 6.9% | 31.2% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 9.3% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
57
Population
2
People per sq mi
39.2
Median age
$92,500
Median household income
$18,540
Per capita income
$91,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
90.0%
Home ownership
35.1%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
23
Housing units
13.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
Under 5
2
2
10–14
2
2
15–19
2
7
25–34
8
7
35–44
7
0
45–54
1
2
60–64
2
6
65–74
6
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9 | 15.8% |
| 18 and over | 48 | 84.2% |
| 65 and over | 12 | 21.1% |
| Median age | 39.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
91.2%
Two or more races
8.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 52 | 91.2% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 8.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.6% | 16.2% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 65.5% | 43.3% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 6.9% | 31.2% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 9.3% | 8.8% |
$15k–$25k
10.0%
$25k–$35k
10.0%
$50k–$75k
20.0%
$75k–$100k
20.0%
$100k–$150k
40.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 10.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 40.0% |
| Median income | $92,500 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
33.3%
$50k–$100k
66.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $91,000 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% |
| Vacant | 58.3% |
| Single-family detached | 79.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 4.22 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 20.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 8.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 70.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 10.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 20.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Fuel oil | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2 | 20.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3 | 30.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3 | 30.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2 | 20.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2 | 20.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 8 | 80.0% |
| Average household size | 5.70 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 66.7% | 55.2% |
| Married | 9.5% | 31.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 23.8% | 10.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
13.0%
HS graduate
67.4%
Some college, no degree
6.5%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
13.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 4 | 66.7% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 2 | 33.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
53.6%
Agriculture & mining
17.9%
Public administration
14.3%
Education & healthcare
10.7%
Retail trade
3.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 60.7% |
| Service | 3.6% |
| Sales & office | 10.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 21.4% |
| Production & transportation | 3.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 10.7% |
| Government | 71.4% |
| Self-employed | 10.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 7.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 17.9% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 67.9% |
| Work from home | 14.3% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 4.6 |
Poverty
All people
35.1%
Under 18 years
55.6%
18 and over
31.3%
Married-couple families
50.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 70.0% |
| Retirement income | 70.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 10.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 20.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.8% |
| High blood pressure | 37.0% |
| High cholesterol | 30.3% |
| Diabetes | 14.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 24.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 28.1% |
| Binge drinking | 19.5% |
| No physical activity | 28.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.5% |
| Depression | 18.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 13.4% |
| No health insurance | 14.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 63.6% |
| Visited dentist | 51.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.4% |
| Teeth loss | 25.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 2.8% |
| 65 and over | 58.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 8.8% |
| Public insurance | 45.6% |
| No insurance | 50.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 33.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 54 | 94.7% |
| 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) | 57 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 57 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 55 | 96.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 17.5% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99591
What city is ZIP code 99591 in?
ZIP code 99591 is primarily assigned to Saint George Island, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99591 in?
ZIP code 99591 falls within Aleutians West County, Alaska.
Does ZIP code 99591 have a large retiree population?
70% of households in ZIP code 99591 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99591?
35% of residents in ZIP code 99591 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 99591 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 99591 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 99591?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 99591 in?
ZIP code 99591 observes the HAST timezone.