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Valdez Cordova County
Gakona, AK
99586
99586 ZIP Code — Gakona, AK
Valdez Cordova County, Alaska
ZIP code 99586 is located in
Gakona ,
Alaska ,
within Valdez Cordova County .
It covers approximately 1,846.54 square miles and serves a population of
379 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone,
served by area code 907 .
About ZIP code 99586
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $316,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
The gap between median ($29,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 33% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.
Overall, ZIP code 99586 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
379
Population density
379 / sq mi
State FIPS
02
County FIPS
261
Geography
Land area
1,846.54 sq mi
Water area
3.59 sq mi
Latitude
62.4177
Longitude
-143.4139
Timezone
Alaska (AKT)
Area code
907
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.7%
29.4%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
26.5%
32.9%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
21.2%
28.5%
28.9%
Over $200k
4.6%
9.2%
8.8%
Demographics & statistics
$29,375
Median household income
$316,700
Median home value
28.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 60 15.8% 18 and over 319 84.2% 65 and over 168 44.3% Median age 60.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
33.1%
Group Count % White 222 58.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 126 33.1% Two or more races 31 8.1% Hispanic or Latino 2 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.7%
29.4%
29.8%
$50k – $100k
26.5%
32.9%
32.4%
$100k – $200k
21.2%
28.5%
28.9%
Over $200k
4.6%
9.2%
8.8%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.6% $10k–$15k 9.8% $15k–$25k 27.5% $25k–$35k 16.6% $35k–$50k 1.0% $50k–$75k 8.3% $75k–$100k 7.3% $100k–$150k 23.3% $150k–$200k 1.0% $200k+ 3.6% Median income $29,375
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $316,700 Median rent / month $542 Owner occupied 64.2% Renter occupied 35.8% Vacant 66.2% Single-family detached 89.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.7% Median rooms 3.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.27
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.2% 2000–2009 15.6% 1990–1999 15.2% 1980–1989 18.4% 1970–1979 18.7% 1960–1969 13.1% 1950–1959 1.6% 1940–1949 7.0% 1939 or earlier 6.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 26.4% 1 bedroom 17.3% 2 bedrooms 21.2% 3 bedrooms 28.4% 4 bedrooms 6.7% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 13.0% 1 vehicle 26.4% 2 vehicles 26.4% 3 or more 34.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 12.4% Propane / LP gas 1.6% Fuel oil 50.8% Wood 35.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 71 36.8% Cohabiting couple 10 5.2% Male householder, no spouse 57 29.5% Female householder, no spouse 55 28.5% Households with children under 18 15 7.8% Households with seniors (65+) 107 55.4% Average household size 1.96
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 23.2% 23.2% Married 49.7% 52.1% Separated 1.6% 0.0% Widowed 1.6% 10.6% Divorced 23.8% 14.1%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.1%
Some college, no degree
25.3%
Graduate / professional
4.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.3% Bachelor's or higher 28.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 10 22.7% Elementary school 26 59.1% High school 8 18.2% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
26.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
23.6%
Education & healthcare
13.0%
Transportation & utilities
10.6%
Finance & real estate
7.3%
Professional & management
5.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 52.0% Service 16.3% Sales & office 17.9% Natural resources & construction 3.3% Production & transportation 10.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 48.0% Government 30.9% Self-employed 18.7% Unpaid family workers 2.4%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 45.6% Carpool 5.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 26.5% Work from home 22.8% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 10.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.2%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 56.5% Retirement income 30.6% Supplemental Security 3.1% Cash public assistance 1.6% Food stamps / SNAP 4.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.6% High blood pressure 39.6% High cholesterol 34.9% Diabetes 11.9% Heart disease 8.2% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 27.5% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 7.9% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.3% Binge drinking 17.3% No physical activity 24.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.6% Depression 16.7% Fair or poor health 16.3% Poor mental health 12.4% Poor physical health 12.1% No health insurance 12.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 64.4% Visited dentist 56.7% Cholesterol screening 90.0% Teeth loss 16.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 102 33.3%
Disability % Any disability 27.6% Under 18 3.3% 18–64 years 6.5% 65 and over 53.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 38.0% Public insurance 56.3% No insurance 19.4% Uninsured under 19 8.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 368 97.1% 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) 379 100.0% Born in same state 373 98.4% Born in different state 174 45.9% Foreign born 6 1.6% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 23 6.1% French 18 4.7%
Ancestry Count % Arab 4 1.1% Polish 2 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 50.9% Internet access 81.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99586
What city is ZIP code 99586 in?
ZIP code 99586 is primarily assigned to Gakona, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99586 in?
ZIP code 99586 falls within Valdez Cordova County, Alaska.
Does ZIP code 99586 have an older population?
44% of residents in ZIP code 99586 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 99586 have a large veteran population?
33% of civilians in ZIP code 99586 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 99586 have a large retiree population?
57% of households in ZIP code 99586 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 99586?
The median household income in ZIP code 99586 is $29,375, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 99586 in?
ZIP code 99586 observes the AKST timezone.
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