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Nelson Lagoon, AK
Census-designated place in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99571.
Population
78
Land area
188.1sq mi
People per sq mi
0
ZIP codes
1
Nelson Lagoon and its ZIP codes
Nelson Lagoon at a glance
- Nelson Lagoon is 68% less dense than Alaska as a whole.
Local data for Nelson Lagoon, AK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Aleutians East Borough. PPP loans are for Nelson Lagoon.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,006
1,835 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,624
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$46.6M
FY 2026, $13,630 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Nelson Lagoon, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: volcanic activity
Storm events since 1996
4
Countywide, mostly high wind
ZIP codes in Nelson Lagoon
1 in or overlapping Nelson Lagoon. Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nelson Lagoon, AK in?
- Nelson Lagoon is in Aleutians East Borough, Alaska.
- What ZIP codes are in Nelson Lagoon, AK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Nelson Lagoon include 99571.
- What is the population of Nelson Lagoon, AK?
- About 78 people live in Nelson Lagoon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023