What city is ZIP code 99686?

ZIP code 99686 is in Valdez, AK (Chugach Census Area).

What county is ZIP code 99686 in?

ZIP code 99686 is mostly in Chugach Census Area, Alaska.

How many people live in ZIP code 99686?

About 3,862 people live in the 99686 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 99686

Valdez, AK, Chugach Census Area

Population

3,862

Land area

1,363.3sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Valdez

ZIP 99686 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 99686 at a glance

ZIP 99686 (Valdez) is about 2.2 times as dense as Alaska as a whole.
The median household income is $99,349, 7% above the Alaska median of $92,788.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $312,200 (12% below Alaska) and median rent is $1,481 a month.

Local data for ZIP 99686

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 99686, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$99,349

Poverty rate

5.8%

Median home value

$312,200

Median rent

$1,481/mo

Homeownership

65.4%

Bachelor's or higher

31.9%

Median age

38.5

Average commute

10.6 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

161

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

1,359

$118M annual payroll

PPP loans

$11.2M

142 loans

Campaign donations

$32.9K

29% D, 34% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 99686, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

1.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

64° / 19°F

67.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 99686, 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

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 99686?: ZIP code 99686 is in Valdez, AK (Chugach Census Area).
What county is ZIP code 99686 in?: ZIP code 99686 is mostly in Chugach Census Area, Alaska.
How many people live in ZIP code 99686?: About 3,862 people live in the 99686 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.