99574 ZIP Code — Cordova, AK

Valdez Cordova County, Alaska

ZIP code 99574 is located in Cordova, Alaska, within Valdez Cordova County. It covers approximately 3,292.07 square miles and serves a population of 2,616 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.

About ZIP code 99574

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 $338,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $79,483. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 7 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

2,616

population

3,292.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Alaska (AKT)

timezone

99574 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 99574

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99574. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cordova	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,616
Population density	872 / sq mi
State FIPS	02
County FIPS	261

Geography
Land area	3,292.07 sq mi
Water area	1,426.78 sq mi
Latitude	60.4919
Longitude	-143.8104
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	12.8%	29.4%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	32.9%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	35.1%	28.5%	28.9%
Over $200k	11.8%	9.2%	8.8%

Demographics & statistics

2,616

Population

872

People per sq mi

37.0

Median age

$79,483

Median household income

$40,368

Per capita income

$338,300

Median home value

$1,335

Median monthly rent

65.9%

Home ownership

3.0%

Poverty rate

12.0%

Unemployment

1,023

Housing units

28.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

112

10–14

15–19

20–24

278

25–34

240

137

35–44

118

110

45–54

123

55–59

107

146

60–64

127

165

65–74

142

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	537	20.5%
18 and over	2,079	79.5%
65 and over	414	15.8%
Median age	37.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.2%

Asian 14.4%

Two or more races 10.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Other race 0.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,770	66.2%
Asian	384	14.4%
Two or more races	284	10.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	139	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	57	2.1%
Other race	17	0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	14	0.5%
Black or African American	8	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	12.8%	29.4%	29.8%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	32.9%	32.4%
$100k – $200k	35.1%	28.5%	28.9%
Over $200k	11.8%	9.2%	8.8%

Under $10k 0.3%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 0.4%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 5.6%

$50k–$75k 28.8%

$75k–$100k 14.7%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k+ 9.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.3%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	0.4%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	5.6%
$50k–$75k	28.8%
$75k–$100k	14.7%
$100k–$150k	19.5%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
$200k+	9.5%
Median income	$79,483

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.3%

$50k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k–$300k 21.2%

$300k–$500k 45.3%

$500k–$1M 16.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$338,300
Median rent / month	$1,335
Owner occupied	65.9%
Renter occupied	34.1%
Vacant	31.3%
Single-family detached	72.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	7.7%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	9.4%
1980–1989	29.1%
1970–1979	28.4%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	3.4%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	5.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.4%
1 bedroom	11.8%
2 bedrooms	24.6%
3 bedrooms	34.4%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	8.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	30.6%
2 vehicles	42.5%
3 or more	22.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.0%
Electricity	5.7%
Propane / LP gas	7.3%
Fuel oil	80.4%
Wood	5.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	591	64.4%
Cohabiting couple	13	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	185	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	129	14.1%
Households with children under 18	224	24.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	311	33.9%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.2%	22.8%
Married	64.2%	67.8%
Separated	0.9%	1.9%
Widowed	3.9%	2.2%
Divorced	8.9%	5.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 30.5%

Some college, no degree 24.8%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 21.4%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.7%
Bachelor's or higher	28.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	68	13.4%
Elementary school	256	50.5%
High school	73	14.4%
College / grad school	110	21.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 18.9%

Education & healthcare 16.4%

Public administration 14.7%

Retail trade 13.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Manufacturing 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Other services 3.8%

Information 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Professional & management 2.8%

Construction 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.2%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	19.6%
Production & transportation	13.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.4%
Government	26.5%
Self-employed	18.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	53.3%
Carpool	15.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	18.4%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	8.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	7.0

Poverty

All people 3.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.8%

Married-couple families 0.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.6%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.4%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	29.8%
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	20.8%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	4.9%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	19.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.5%
Depression	15.4%
Fair or poor health	10.6%
Poor mental health	11.3%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	60.7%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	186	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.9%
Under 18	2.0%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	31.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.6%
Public insurance	38.6%
No insurance	16.9%
Uninsured under 19	11.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,481	94.8%
Spanish	186	7.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	186	7.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,252	86.1%
Born in same state	2,200	84.1%
Born in different state	1,049	40.1%
Foreign born	52	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	364	13.9%
Not a US citizen	113	31.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	366	14%
Irish	137	5.2%
French	103	3.9%
Polish	99	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	30	1.1%
English	19	0.7%
German	14	0.5%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.1%
Internet access	94.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99574

What city is ZIP code 99574 in?

ZIP code 99574 is primarily assigned to Cordova, Alaska.

What county is ZIP code 99574 in?

ZIP code 99574 falls within Valdez Cordova County, Alaska.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99574?

The median home value in ZIP code 99574 is $338,300.

Does ZIP code 99574 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 99574 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 99574?

ZIP code 99574 has an estimated population of 2,616 residents, with a density of 1 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 99574?

The median household income in ZIP code 99574 is $79,483, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 99574 in?

ZIP code 99574 observes the AKST timezone.