Chugach Census Area, AK ZIP Codes
4 ZIP codes cover all or part of Chugach Census Area, Alaska: 99686, 99574, 99693 and 99677. The Census Bureau counts 6,862 residents in the county, with a median household income of $90,509 and a median home value of $346,200. Median household income ranges from $85,132 in 99574 to $99,349 in 99686. Its largest communities include Valdez, Cordova, Whittier, Chenega and Tatitlek.
Chugach Census Area (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,862 |
| Households | 2,861 |
| Median household income | $90,509 |
| Median home value | $346,200 |
| Median age | 37.9 |
| Median rent | $1,369 |
All 4 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 6,862 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 2,861 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $85,132 (99574) to $99,349 (99686) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $93,924 |
| Homeowners | 63.8% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.4% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 1 routes, 24 homes (1 of 4 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Chugach County: 99686 ($99,349)
- Most residents: 99686 (3,862 people)
- Highest homeownership: 99686 (65.4% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 99686 (31.3% of households)
- Most new movers: 99686 (15.8% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 99574 (37.9 years)
- Highest median home value: 99574 ($418,400)
Every ZIP code in Chugach County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99686 | Valdez | 3,862 | 1,679 | $99,349 | $312,200 | 65.4% | 31.3% | 15.8% | 1 | 28 | 100% of its land |
| 99574 | Cordova | 2,551 | 1,036 | $85,132 | $418,400 | 64.1% | 17.6% | 9.6% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 99693 | Whittier | 429 | 139 | $59,688 | $83,800 | 40.3% | 26.6% | 15.1% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 99677 | Tatitlek | 20 | 7 | $49,063 | — | 85.7% | 71.4% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Chugach Census Area when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Valdez — 3,847 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Cordova — 2,453 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Whittier — 411 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Chenega — 37 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Tatitlek — 20 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Chugach Census Area, AK?
- 99686, 99574, 99693 and 99677. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Chugach Census Area?
- 6,862 residents in 2,861 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Chugach Census Area?
- $90,509 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $85,132 (99574) to $99,349 (99686).
- Which Chugach County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 99686, at $99,349, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Chugach Census Area?
- For the 1 of 4 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 1 carrier routes reaching 24 residential and 4 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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