City

King Cove, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Aleutians East County  ·  Alaska

👥1,204Population
💰$78,125Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$110,900Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓19.4%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.6% Female 41.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 10.1%Hispanic: 10.7%Black: 0.4%Asian: 23.9%Other: 7.9%Race
White10.1%
Hispanic10.7%
Black0.4%
Asian23.9%
Other7.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
14%
25–44
25%
45–64
31%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty11.5% ▲ 15% above avg
College Grads19.4% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
HS Graduate361 (49.9%)
Some College55 (7.6%)
Associates167 (23.1%)
Bachelors51 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree89 (12.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 49.9%Some College: 7.6%Associates: 23.1%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 12.3%Edu
HS Grad49.9%
Some College7.6%
Associates23.1%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate12.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 50.3%Renter: 49.8%Tenure
Owner50.3%
Renter49.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,125 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$110,900 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$909/mo
Total Housing Units437
Vacant Units33

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
27%
Walked
68%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
95%
15–30 min
4%
30–45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
29%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
52%
About King Cove, AK

King Cove is a city in Alaska, located in Aleutians East County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,204 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, King Cove is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,125 is near the national average. Approximately 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in King Cove is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $909 per month.

The population of King Cove is less-educated. 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Asian as the largest group at 23.9%.

King Cove, AK offers residents above-average earning potential within Alaska.

ZIP Codes in King Cove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99612 1,204 $78,125 $110,900 $909 5.7% 19.4% 50.3%