City

Cold Bay, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Aleutians East County  ·  Alaska

👥236Population
💰$111,250Median HH Income▲ 46% above avg
🎂44.8Median Age
🏠$162,500Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓47.6%College Grads▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.5% Female 55.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 24.6%Hispanic: 6.4%Black: 0.4%Asian: 19.5%Other: 14.4%Race
White24.6%
Hispanic6.4%
Black0.4%
Asian19.5%
Other14.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
2%
18–24
25%
25–44
21%
45–64
39%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.8 yrs
Avg HH Size1.91
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads47.6% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (2.7%)
HS Graduate47 (32%)
Some College9 (6.1%)
Associates17 (11.6%)
Bachelors7 (4.8%)
Graduate Degree63 (42.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 6.1%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 4.8%Graduate: 42.9%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College6.1%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors4.8%
Graduate42.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 34.5%Renter: 65.5%Tenure
Owner34.5%
Renter65.5%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
18%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$111,250 ▲ 46% above avg
Median Home Value$162,500 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,141/mo
Total Housing Units164
Vacant Units48

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
56%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
47%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
37%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
91%
15–30 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
35%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
54%
About Cold Bay, AK

Cold Bay is a city in Alaska, located in Aleutians East County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 236 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.8 years.

Economically, Cold Bay is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $111,250 is above the national average. Approximately 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Cold Bay is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $162,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,141 per month. At 34.5% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Cold Bay is well-educated. 47.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 24.6%.

Cold Bay, AK offers residents above-average earning potential within Alaska.

ZIP Codes in Cold Bay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99571 236 $111,250 $162,500 $1,141 0.0% 47.6% 34.5%