King Salmon

Census-designated place in Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska

View of King Salmon, Alaska
Photo: Katmai National Park and Preserve · Public domain

King Salmon is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska, with 307 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 69 ft (21 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Naknek, 12.9 miles W.

About King Salmon

King Salmon is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bristol Bay Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. It is 284 miles (457 km) southwest of Anchorage. As of the 2020 census the population was 307, down from 374 in 2010. It is home to the headquarters of Katmai National Park and Preserve.

King Salmon is the borough seat of neighboring Lake and Peninsula Borough, but does not serve that purpose in its own borough, whose borough seat is in Naknek.

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Living in King Salmon

Median household income
$137,500
Median home value
$310,000
Median rent
$1,292/mo
Median age
37.8
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King Salmon, AK population

King Salmon had 307 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census307
Density2 per sq mi (1 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

King Salmon at a glance

StateAlaska (AK)
CountyBristol Bay Borough
TypeCensus-designated place
Population307 (2020)
Land area167.19 sq mi (433.0 km²)
Water area1.47 sq mi (3.81 km²)
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates58.7229° N, 156.5389° W
ZIP code99633
Official websitehaines.ak.us
Census code (GEOID)0239630

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about King Salmon

What county is King Salmon in?

King Salmon is in Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska.

What is the population of King Salmon, AK?

307 people lived in King Salmon at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of King Salmon, AK?

The ZIP code of King Salmon is 99633.

What is the elevation of King Salmon?

69 feet (21 m) above sea level.

What towns are near King Salmon?

Naknek (12.9 mi), South Naknek (16.5 mi), Levelock (27.1 mi), Portage Creek (42.4 mi), Igiugig (46.7 mi).

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