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Valdez city, AK

ZIP 99686 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 99686

99686 has a population of 3,935 with a median age of 39.3 yrs (56.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
76.6%+24% vs US avg
x
Black
2.4%-81% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-95% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
6.9%-63% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
13.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.3%-3% vs US avg
x
18–64
68.7%+11% vs US avg
x
65+
10.0%-38% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.7%-57% vs US avg
x
High school
20.0%-24% vs US avg
x
Some college
44.5%+54% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
30.8%-9% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
55.3%+15% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.3%-16% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.0%+26% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.4%
x
Diversity Index
39/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
5.2%-55% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
33.8%+143% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.4%+89% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.6%+39% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.5%-32% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 99686

Poverty Rate
5.2%-55% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.4%+89% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
33.8%+143% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.5%-32% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.6%+39% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
15.8%+97% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
7.9%-32% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,935
Median age39.3
Poverty rate5.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White76.6%
Hispanic6.9%
Black2.4%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born33.8%