| ZIP Code | 99566 |
|---|---|
| City | Chitina |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Copper River Census Area County |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Elevation | 1,805 ft |
| Latitude | 61.270747 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -142.60583 |
| Timezone | Anchorage (DST) |
| FIPS | 02066 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.6 yrs ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.19 |
| Below Poverty | 52.7% ▲ 427% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.0% ▼ 20% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 20 (28.2%) |
| Some College | 8 (11.3%) |
| Associates | 21 (29.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2 (2.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 20 (28.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $28,750 ▼ 62% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $810/mo |
| Total Units | 235 |
| Vacant Units | 177 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 235 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 177 |
| Owner Occupied | 56.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 43.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.19 |
ZIP code 99566 is located in Chitina, Alaska, within Copper River Census Area County. With a population of 129, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.6 years. Economically, 99566 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $28,750 is well below the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $810 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (56.9%) and renters (43.1%).
The population of 99566 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 46.5%. Residents are moderately educated — 31.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 52.7%.
About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 12%.
Overall, ZIP code 99566 in Chitina, AK is characterized as lower-income, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community.