Cold Bay, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99571

Aleutians East County, Alaska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

160
2/sq mi
$70,000
Median income
$217,300
Median home value
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cold Bay pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

47th pct
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
49%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99571 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99571 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 76.2 square miles in Cold Bay, Aleutians East County, Alaska. The area is home to 160 residents, producing a population density of 2 people per square mile, and falls within the Nome time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 99571 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99571 sits at $70,000 (3% below the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $37,409. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $217,300 (3% above the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 48.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99571 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.9, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 99571 sits relative to Alaska and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 99571, Cold Bay, AK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

160

Population

76.2

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Nome

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99571?

29.9

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 21.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 13.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 39.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$70,000

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$37,409

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99571 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$70,000 47th percentile higher than 47% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

129

Total Housing Units

80

Occupied Units

49

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.8%
Renter 51.3%

$217,300

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

1985

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 99571, employing approximately 35 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,613,000.

17

Businesses

35

Employees

$7.6M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 4 23.5%
Accommodation and food services 3 17.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99571 in?
ZIP code 99571 (Cold Bay) is located in Aleutians East County, Alaska. Aleutians East County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/aleutians-east-ak.
What is the population of ZIP code 99571?
ZIP code 99571 in Cold Bay, AK has a population of 160 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99571?
The median household income in ZIP 99571 is $70,000, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99571?
The median home value in ZIP 99571 is $217,300, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99571?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99571 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 39.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99571?
ZIP code 99571 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 35 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99571?
In ZIP code 99571, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 99571?
In ZIP code 99571, approximately 48.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99571?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99571 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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