Halibut Cove, Alaska

Halibut Cove, Alaska
The harbor at Halibut Cove
The harbor at Halibut Cove
Location of Halibut Cove, Alaska
Location of Halibut Cove, Alaska
Coordinates: 59°35′51″N 151°14′5″W / 59.59750°N 151.23472°W / 59.59750; -151.23472
CountryUnited States
StateAlaska
BoroughKenai Peninsula
Government
 • Borough mayorPeter Micciche
 • State senatorGary Stevens (R)
 • State rep.Sarah Vance (R)
Area
 • Total11.49 sq mi (29.76 km2)
 • Land8.32 sq mi (21.55 km2)
 • Water3.17 sq mi (8.21 km2)
Elevation
20 ft (6 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total60
 • Density7.21/sq mi (2.78/km2)
Time zoneUTC-9 (Alaska (AKST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-8 (AKDT)
ZIP code
99603
Area code907
FIPS code02-31270

Halibut Cove is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. The population was 76 at the 2010 census,[2] up from 35 in 2000.

Originally a fishing village, Halibut Cove is now home to several artists and businesses. One of the only floating U.S. post offices is located there. A popular tourist destination, the cove offers several lodges and cabins. The only way to get around the cove is by boat.

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Halibut Cove CDP, Alaska". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Retrieved January 16, 2019.[dead link]