99686 ZIP Code — Valdez, AK
Valdez Cordova County, Alaska
ZIP code 99686 is located in Valdez, Alaska, within Valdez Cordova County. It covers approximately 1,363.34 square miles and serves a population of 3,953 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Alaska (AKT) timezone, served by area code 907.
About ZIP code 99686
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $252,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $89,231. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 11 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
3,953
population
1,363.34
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Alaska (AKT)
timezone
99686 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 99686
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 99686. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Valdez | Preferred |
Demographics
updated 08/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,953 |
| Population density | 3,953 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 02 |
| County FIPS | 261 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1,363.34 sq mi |
| Water area | 60.31 sq mi |
| Latitude | 61.1772 |
| Longitude | -146.3378 |
| Timezone | Alaska (AKT) |
| Area code | 907 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 08/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.2% | 29.4% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 32.9% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.5% | 28.5% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 8.9% | 9.2% | 8.8% |
Demographics & statistics
3,953
Population
3,953
People per sq mi
38.8
Median age
$89,231
Median household income
$48,796
Per capita income
$252,300
Median home value
$1,408
Median monthly rent
64.1%
Home ownership
4.4%
Poverty rate
6.7%
Unemployment
1,373
Housing units
35.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
130
Under 5
113
116
5–9
101
167
10–14
146
120
15–19
105
113
20–24
99
299
25–34
261
355
35–44
311
264
45–54
231
82
55–59
71
226
60–64
197
178
65–74
155
53
75–84
46
7
85+
7
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 886 | 22.4% |
| 18 and over | 3,067 | 77.6% |
| 65 and over | 446 | 11.3% |
| Median age | 38.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
70.5%
Hispanic or Latino
8.9%
Other race
7.5%
Two or more races
6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.9%
Black or African American
2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,060 | 70.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 386 | 8.9% |
| Other race | 324 | 7.5% |
| Two or more races | 268 | 6.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 170 | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 102 | 2.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.2% | 29.4% | 29.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 32.9% | 32.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.5% | 28.5% | 28.9% |
| Over $200k | 8.9% | 9.2% | 8.8% |
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
3.5%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
12.3%
$50k–$75k
14.7%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
24.3%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k+
13.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.5% |
| $200k+ | 13.2% |
| Median income | $89,231 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
21.6%
$50k–$100k
4.7%
$100k–$150k
2.2%
$150k–$200k
14.6%
$200k–$300k
15.8%
$300k–$500k
31.6%
$500k–$1M
9.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $252,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,408 |
| Owner occupied | 64.1% |
| Renter occupied | 35.9% |
| Vacant | 15.5% |
| Single-family detached | 47.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 24.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 37.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.8% |
| 3 or more | 20.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.5% |
| Electricity | 3.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.7% |
| Fuel oil | 76.3% |
| Wood | 7.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 783 | 47.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 101 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 415 | 24.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 365 | 21.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 561 | 33.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 377 | 22.7% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.5% | 24.5% |
| Married | 58.5% | 55.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 6.0% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 14.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
2.9%
HS graduate
17.6%
Some college, no degree
30.0%
Associate's degree
13.2%
Bachelor's degree
20.2%
Graduate / professional
14.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 69 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 87 | 8.3% |
| Elementary school | 411 | 39.1% |
| High school | 227 | 21.6% |
| College / grad school | 256 | 24.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.0%
Professional & management
14.4%
Public administration
11.4%
Retail trade
9.6%
Transportation & utilities
9.0%
Agriculture & mining
7.0%
Other services
6.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Manufacturing
4.5%
Construction
3.8%
Information
2.3%
Finance & real estate
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.9% |
| Service | 16.0% |
| Sales & office | 10.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.4% |
| Production & transportation | 11.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 65.3% |
| Government | 28.5% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.6% |
| Carpool | 9.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 8.5% |
| Work from home | 3.9% |
| Other means | 3.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 11.0 |
Poverty
All people
4.4%
Under 18 years
7.3%
18 and over
3.6%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
33.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.5% |
| Retirement income | 20.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.0% |
| High blood pressure | 27.5% |
| High cholesterol | 29.4% |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 18.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.3% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.8% |
| Binge drinking | 22.4% |
| No physical activity | 17.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.2% |
| Depression | 16.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.3% |
| Poor mental health | 11.9% |
| Poor physical health | 7.8% |
| No health insurance | 11.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 58.4% |
| Visited dentist | 64.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.7% |
| Teeth loss | 9.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 333 | 11.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.5% |
| Under 18 | 7.3% |
| 18–64 years | 18.0% |
| 65 and over | 44.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.7% |
| Public insurance | 25.0% |
| No insurance | 13.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,710 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 20 | 0.5% |
| 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) | 3,829 | 96.9% |
| Born in same state | 3,805 | 96.3% |
| Born in different state | 1,249 | 31.6% |
| Foreign born | 24 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 124 | 3.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 44 | 35.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 776 | 19.6% |
| French | 694 | 17.6% |
| English | 110 | 2.8% |
| Polish | 62 | 1.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 56 | 1.4% |
| Dutch | 27 | 0.7% |
| Arab | 17 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 2 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.1% |
| Internet access | 94.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 99686
What city is ZIP code 99686 in?
ZIP code 99686 is primarily assigned to Valdez, Alaska.
What county is ZIP code 99686 in?
ZIP code 99686 falls within Valdez Cordova County, Alaska.
Does ZIP code 99686 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 99686 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 99686?
ZIP code 99686 has an estimated population of 3,953 residents, with a density of 3 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 99686?
The median household income in ZIP code 99686 is $89,231, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 99686?
The median home value in ZIP code 99686 is $252,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 99686 in?
ZIP code 99686 observes the AKST timezone.