County

Aleutians East County, AK

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Alaska

👥3,423Population
💰$65,269Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂42.2Median Age
🏠$139,811Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓28.0%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.8% Female 38.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 15.4%Hispanic: 10.5%Black: 6%Asian: 21.8%Other: 9.8%Race
White15.4%
Hispanic10.5%
Black6.0%
Asian21.8%
Other9.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
9%
18–24
12%
25–44
30%
45–64
34%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads28.0% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma56 (2.5%)
HS Graduate994 (44.1%)
Some College178 (7.9%)
Associates383 (17%)
Bachelors170 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree472 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 44.1%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad44.1%
Some College7.9%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.3%Renter: 42.8%Tenure
Owner57.3%
Renter42.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,269 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$139,811 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$949/mo
Total Housing Units1,154
Vacant Units156

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
26%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
63%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
94%
15–30 min
6%
30–45 min
0%
Over 45 min
0%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
29%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
53%
About Aleutians East County, AK

Aleutians East County is located in Alaska and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 3,423 residents. With a median age of 42.2, it is a middle-aged county.

Aleutians East County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $65,268 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.4% is above the national average.

Housing in Aleutians East County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $139,811 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $949.

The residents of Aleutians East County are racially diverse, with Asian as the largest group at 21.8%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Aleutians East County, AK is a solidly middle-class area in Alaska. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Aleutians East County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
99553 Akutan 737 $27,500 $91,400 $642 3.5% 34.2%
99571 Cold Bay 236 $111,250 $162,500 $1,141 0.0% 47.6%
99583 False Pass 95 $64,167 — — 0.0% 29.2%
99612 King Cove 1,204 $78,125 $110,900 $909 5.7% 19.4%
99661 Sand Point 1,151 $66,667 $196,400 $1,149 3.1% 29.1%

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