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Valdez, AK

City in Chugach Census Area, Alaska. ZIP codes: 99686.

Population

3,847

Land area

212.9sq mi

People per sq mi

18

ZIP codes

1

Valdez and its ZIP codes

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Valdez at a glance

  • Valdez is about 14 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 31st among 326 cities and towns in Alaska.
  • The median household income is $99,271, 7% above the Alaska median of $92,788.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $313,000 (11% below Alaska) and median rent is $1,481 a month.

Local data for Valdez, AK

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Valdez, AK, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$99,271

Poverty rate

5.8%

Median home value

$313,000

Median rent

$1,481/mo

Homeownership

65.3%

Bachelor's or higher

31.9%

Median age

38.4

Average commute

10.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (801), Irish Americans (710), Scottish Americans (314).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chugach Census Area. PPP loans are for Valdez.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$78,462

3,615 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$74,430

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$77.5M

FY 2026, $10,918 per person

Chugach Census Area economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Valdez, AK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.3%
  • Carpooled9.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked10.5%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
  • Worked from home3.5%

Average one-way commute: 10.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Valdez, AK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

13

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

28

1.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

64° / 19°F

67.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Valdez, AK, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.1%

U.S. 33.3% -1.2 pts

Diabetes

8.0%

U.S. 12.1% -4.1 pts

Smoking

15.5%

U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.9%

U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts

ZIP codes in Valdez

1 in or overlapping Valdez. Population shown

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Cities near Valdez

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
TatitlekCensus-designated place20 mi7.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Valdez, AK in?
Valdez is in Chugach Census Area, Alaska.
What ZIP codes are in Valdez, AK?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Valdez include 99686.
What is the population of Valdez, AK?
About 3,847 people live in Valdez, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Valdez?
Nearby places include Tatitlek (20 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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