99566 ZIP Code — Chitina, AK
Valdez Cordova County, Alaska
ZIP code 99566 is located in Chitina, Alaska, within Valdez Cordova County. It covers approximately 9,415.16 square miles and serves a population of 73 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
73
population
9,415.16
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99566 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99566
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99566. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Chitina | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 73 |
| Population density | 8 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 261 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9,415.16 sq mi |
| Water area | 237.26 sq mi |
| Latitude | 61.5058 |
| Longitude | -143.8904 |
| Timezone | Alaska (AKT) |
| Area code | 907 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 64.3% | 29.4% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 14.3% | 32.9% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.7% | 28.5% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 10.7% | 9.2% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
73
Population
8
People per sq mi
46.3
Median age
$0
Median household income
$30,612
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
48.9%
Home ownership
52.1%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
203
Housing units
8.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
9
Under 5
5
3
15–19
1
4
20–24
2
3
25–34
2
4
35–44
2
9
45–54
4
1
55–59
1
9
60–64
4
5
65–74
2
2
75–84
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18 | 24.7% |
| 18 and over | 55 | 75.3% |
| 65 and over | 10 | 13.7% |
| Median age | 46.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
47.9%
Two or more races
37%
American Indian / Alaska Native
15.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 47.9% |
| Two or more races | 27 | 37% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 11 | 15.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 64.3% | 29.4% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 14.3% | 32.9% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 10.7% | 28.5% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 10.7% | 9.2% | 8.8% |
Under $10k
40.0%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
11.1%
$25k–$35k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
8.9%
$50k–$75k
6.7%
$100k–$150k
17.8%
$200k+
6.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 40.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 6.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.8% |
| $200k+ | 6.7% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
54.5%
$100k–$150k
4.5%
$150k–$200k
13.6%
$200k–$300k
13.6%
$500k–$1M
13.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 48.9% |
| Renter occupied | 51.1% |
| Vacant | 80.1% |
| Single-family detached | 84.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 12.4% |
| Median rooms | 3.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 25.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 22.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 29.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 15.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 3.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.7% |
| 3 or more | 24.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Propane / LP gas | 2.2% |
| Fuel oil | 44.4% |
| Wood | 53.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9 | 20.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 6 | 13.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 26 | 57.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4 | 8.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 14 | 31.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 10 | 22.2% |
| Average household size | 1.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 46.3% | 72.2% |
| Married | 29.3% | 22.2% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 24.4% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
16.3%
HS graduate
44.9%
Some college, no degree
24.5%
Associate's degree
6.1%
Bachelor's degree
6.1%
Graduate / professional
2.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 8.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 4 | 100.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
19.0%
Retail trade
14.3%
Professional & management
14.3%
Education & healthcare
14.3%
Other services
14.3%
Public administration
14.3%
Agriculture & mining
9.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 52.4% |
| Service | 19.0% |
| Sales & office | 28.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 57.1% |
| Government | 14.3% |
| Self-employed | 28.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 28.6% |
| Carpool | 23.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 19.0% |
| Work from home | 28.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
52.1%
Under 18 years
77.8%
18 and over
43.6%
Married-couple families
11.1%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 17.8% |
| Retirement income | 13.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 22.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| High blood pressure | 34.9% |
| High cholesterol | 32.7% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 23.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.0% |
| Binge drinking | 19.6% |
| No physical activity | 22.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.7% |
| Depression | 17.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.3% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 13.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 60.3% |
| Visited dentist | 56.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.0% |
| Teeth loss | 15.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 15 | 27.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 24.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 17.8% |
| 65 and over | 100.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 27.4% |
| Public insurance | 58.9% |
| No insurance | 17.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 59 | 80.8% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 73 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 70 | 95.9% |
| Born in different state | 32 | 43.8% |
| Foreign born | 3 | 4.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3 | 4.1% |
| French | 3 | 4.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 2 | 2.7% |
| Irish | 1 | 1.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 61.6% |
| Internet access | 82.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99566
What city is ZIP code 99566 in?
ZIP code 99566 is primarily assigned to Chitina, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99566 in?
ZIP code 99566 falls within Valdez Cordova County, Alaska.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99566?
52% of residents in ZIP code 99566 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 99566 have a large veteran population?
27% of civilians in ZIP code 99566 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 99566?
8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the population of ZIP code 99566?
ZIP code 99566 has an estimated population of 73 residents.
What timezone is ZIP code 99566 in?
ZIP code 99566 observes the AKST timezone.