🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

99686

Valdez

ZIP Code 99686 is a standard zip code serving Valdez, Valdez, Alaska (AK), in Chugach Census Area County, United States. It has an estimated population of 4,005 with a median household income of $93,313. The area falls within the America/Anchorage timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Alaska (AK)
County: Chugach Census Area
City: Valdez
Timezone: America/Anchorage

Coordinates

Latitude: 61.101000
Longitude: -146.900000

Geographic Details

Land Area: 3158.94 mi²
Water Area: 509.11 mi²
Population Density: 1.0 people per mi²
Bounding Box: 61.494176°N, 60.669231°S, -144.477384°E, -148.746457°W

With 4,005 residents spread across 3158.94 square miles, this area has a population density of 1.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

4,005

Population

50th percentile

$93,313

Median Income

90th percentile

$177,300

Median Home Value

70th percentile

3158.94 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 99686 is $93,313, and the median home value is $177,300. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

1,839

Total Units

1,592

Occupied Units

86.6%

Occupancy Rate

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