ZIP code 99686: Valdez, AK
99686 is a ZIP code in Valdez, Alaska, mainly in Chugach Census Area. About 3,862 people live here.
- Population
- 3,862
- Median household income
- $99,349
- Typical home value
- $356,800+6.8% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,481gross, per month
- Median age
- 38.5
- Homeowners
- 65.4%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 99686 details
| City | Valdez |
|---|---|
| State | Alaska |
| County | Chugach Census Area |
| Metro area | Not in a metro or micro area |
| Time zone | Alaska Time (UTC−9), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 1,362.5 sq mi, plus 60.1 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 3 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.9% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 10.6 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 61.04595, -146.18326 |
Median rent in 99686 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,391/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,353/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 99686
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99677 | Tatitlek, AK | 19.3 mi | 20 |
| 99573 | Copper Center, AK | 39.9 mi | 941 |
| 99574 | Cordova, AK | 47.8 mi | 2,551 |
| 99693 | Whittier, AK | 63.5 mi | 429 |
| 99674 | Sutton, AK | 72.8 mi | 1,774 |
| 99587 | Girdwood, AK | 90.4 mi | 1,949 |
| 99567 | Chugiak, AK | 96.1 mi | 6,452 |
| 99645 | Palmer, AK | 101.0 mi | 32,103 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 99686?
A typical home in ZIP code 99686 is worth about $356,800 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $99,349 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Alaska average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $356,800 homeWhat can a $99,349 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 99686
What city is ZIP code 99686?
ZIP code 99686 is in Valdez, AK, in Chugach Census Area.
What county is ZIP code 99686 in?
99686 is mainly in Chugach Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of ZIP code 99686?
About 3,862 people live in ZIP code 99686, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 99686 in?
99686 is in Alaska Time (UTC−9). It observes daylight saving time.