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Valdez Cordova County
Copper Center, AK
99573
99573 ZIP Code — Copper Center, AK
Valdez Cordova County, Alaska
ZIP code 99573 is located in
Copper Center ,
Alaska ,
within Valdez Cordova County .
It covers approximately 3,821.92 square miles and serves a population of
843 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone,
served by area code 907 .
About ZIP code 99573
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $235,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($71,106) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 99573 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
843
Population density
281 / sq mi
State FIPS
02
County FIPS
261
Geography
Land area
3,821.92 sq mi
Water area
98.43 sq mi
Latitude
61.7987
Longitude
-143.8519
Timezone
Alaska (AKT)
Area code
907
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.8%
29.4%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
22.3%
32.9%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
20.8%
28.5%
28.9%
Over $200k
16.1%
9.2%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$71,106
Median household income
$235,600
Median home value
41.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 230 27.3% 18 and over 613 72.7% 65 and over 146 17.3% Median age 43.2 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
40.7%
Black or African American
0.1%
Group Count % White 446 52.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 343 40.7% Two or more races 52 6.2% Black or African American 1 0.1% Asian 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.8%
29.4%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
22.3%
32.9%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
20.8%
28.5%
28.9%
Over $200k
16.1%
9.2%
8.8%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 1.3% $15k–$25k 13.2% $25k–$35k 4.8% $35k–$50k 9.6% $50k–$75k 25.7% $75k–$100k 8.0% $100k–$150k 15.4% $150k–$200k 4.8% $200k+ 17.0% Median income $71,106
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $235,600 Median rent / month $865 Owner occupied 80.4% Renter occupied 19.6% Vacant 45.1% Single-family detached 82.5% Large apartment buildings 0.4% Mobile homes 10.6% Median rooms 3.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.93
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 8.1% 2000–2009 24.6% 1990–1999 13.6% 1980–1989 26.9% 1970–1979 16.1% 1960–1969 7.6% 1950–1959 0.5% 1940–1949 1.4% 1939 or earlier 1.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 16.3% 1 bedroom 22.6% 2 bedrooms 23.3% 3 bedrooms 29.5% 4 bedrooms 6.9% 5+ bedrooms 1.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.4% 1 vehicle 28.6% 2 vehicles 24.8% 3 or more 38.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 4.5% Fuel oil 78.1% Wood 14.1% No fuel used 0.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 183 58.8% Cohabiting couple 7 2.3% Male householder, no spouse 49 15.8% Female householder, no spouse 72 23.2% Households with children under 18 105 33.8% Households with seniors (65+) 99 31.8% Average household size 2.67
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 37.6% 25.8% Married 57.6% 52.9% Separated 0.8% 2.0% Widowed 0.5% 3.1% Divorced 3.5% 16.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.0%
Graduate / professional
13.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.4% Bachelor's or higher 41.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 6 3.0% Kindergarten 15 7.4% Elementary school 56 27.7% High school 104 51.5% College / grad school 21 10.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
13.4%
Public administration
13.4%
Transportation & utilities
7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.4%
Agriculture & mining
3.7%
Professional & management
2.3%
Finance & real estate
2.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 55.1% Service 12.5% Sales & office 10.2% Natural resources & construction 15.9% Production & transportation 6.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 56.8% Government 32.4% Self-employed 10.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 74.2% Carpool 4.8% Public transit 1.5% Walk 7.0% Work from home 5.8% Other means 6.7% Avg commute (minutes) 21.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.1% Retirement income 24.4% Supplemental Security 4.2% Cash public assistance 6.1% Food stamps / SNAP 13.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.2% High blood pressure 35.9% High cholesterol 32.8% Diabetes 10.1% Heart disease 6.7% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 24.6% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 7.0% Cancer 6.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.0% Binge drinking 18.8% No physical activity 23.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.6% Depression 17.0% Fair or poor health 14.8% Poor mental health 12.6% Poor physical health 11.2% No health insurance 13.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 61.9% Visited dentist 57.1% Cholesterol screening 88.5% Teeth loss 15.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 56 9.2%
Disability % Any disability 18.5% Under 18 3.9% 18–64 years 16.0% 65 and over 49.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 50.1% Public insurance 36.5% No insurance 25.3% Uninsured under 19 39.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 797 94.5% 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) 827 98.1% Born in same state 827 98.1% Born in different state 517 61.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 16 1.9% Not a US citizen 1 6.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 60 7.1% Arab 42 5%
Ancestry Count % French 33 3.9% Polish 13 1.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 36.9% Internet access 97.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99573
What city is ZIP code 99573 in?
ZIP code 99573 is primarily assigned to Copper Center, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99573 in?
ZIP code 99573 falls within Valdez Cordova County, Alaska.
Is ZIP code 99573 mostly owner-occupied?
80% of occupied units in ZIP code 99573 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 99573 have a large veteran population?
9% of civilians in ZIP code 99573 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 99573?
ZIP code 99573 has an estimated population of 843 residents.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 99573?
The median household income in ZIP code 99573 is $71,106, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 99573 in?
ZIP code 99573 observes the AKST timezone.
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