City

Copper Center, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Copper River Census Area County  ·  Alaska

👥832Population
💰$75,583Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$259,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓43.2%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 43% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.2% Female 44.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.7%Hispanic: 0.4%Asian: 0.4%Other: 8.8%Race
White53.7%
Hispanic0.4%
Asian0.4%
Other8.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty4.0% ▼ 60% below avg
College Grads43.2% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 43% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.9%)
HS Graduate136 (23.9%)
Some College34 (6%)
Associates149 (26.1%)
Bachelors37 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree209 (36.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 23.9%Some College: 6%Associates: 26.1%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 36.7%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad23.9%
Some College6.0%
Associates26.1%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate36.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.7%Renter: 17.3%Tenure
Owner82.7%
Renter17.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,583 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$259,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$946/mo
Total Housing Units581
Vacant Units245

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
57%
About Copper Center, AK

Copper Center is a city in Alaska, located in Copper River Census Area County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 832 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.9 years.

Economically, Copper Center is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,583 is near the national average. Approximately 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Copper Center is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $259,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $946 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Copper Center is well-educated. 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (53.73%).

Copper Center, AK offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alaska.

ZIP Codes in Copper Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99573 832 $75,583 $259,200 $946 7.0% 43.2% 82.7%