99686 ZIP Code – Valdez, Alaska
99686 is a small ZIP code in Valdez, Alaska, part of Unknown County with a population of approximately 3,953 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $89,231, which is above the Alaska average and above the national figure. The median home value of $252,300 is near the national average, with 65.4% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $1,408, which is above the U.S. average. Housing consists of 60% single-family (increasing), 5% apartments (increasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 7.7%, well above the national average. About 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. An estimated 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. Residents have a median age of 39.3, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 99677, 99574, 99573.
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ZIP 99686 vs. Alaska vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 99686 | AK Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,953 | 3,059 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $89k | $64k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $252k | $187k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,408 | $1,067 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.3 | 37.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.7% | 12.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% | 18.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 30.8% | 17.3% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 99677 – Tatitlek
- 99574 – Cordova
- 99573 – Copper Center
- 99693 – Whittier
- 99674 – Sutton
- 99587 – Girdwood
- 99567 – Chugiak
- 99588 – Glennallen
- 99645 – Palmer
- 99577 – Eagle River
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99677 | TATITLEK | 40 | $70,417 |
| 99574 | CORDOVA | 2,616 | $79,483 |
| 99573 | COPPER CENTER | 843 | $71,106 |
| 99693 | WHITTIER | 391 | $48,750 |
| 99674 | SUTTON | 1,342 | $59,844 |