City

Cordova, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Chugach Census Area County  ·  Alaska

👥2,517Population
💰$88,555Median HH Income▲ 16% above avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$382,300Median Home Value▲ 37% above avg
🎓40.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊10.1%Unemployment▲ 106% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.1%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 0.1%Asian: 9.7%Other: 11.4%Race
White71.1%
Hispanic2.3%
Black0.1%
Asian9.7%
Other11.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty1.7% ▼ 83% below avg
College Grads40.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment10.1% ▲ 106% above avg
No HS Diploma26 (1.5%)
HS Graduate511 (29.9%)
Some College189 (11.1%)
Associates286 (16.7%)
Bachelors220 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree478 (28%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 29.9%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 28%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad29.9%
Some College11.1%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate28.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.2%Renter: 32.8%Tenure
Owner67.2%
Renter32.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
7%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
29%

Financials

Median HH Income$88,555 ▲ 16% above avg
Median Home Value$382,300 ▲ 37% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,346/mo
Total Housing Units1,340
Vacant Units452

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Walked
26%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
85%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
4%
Over 45 min
0%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
29%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
56%
About Cordova, AK

Cordova is a city in Alaska, located in Chugach Census Area County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,517 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.8 years.

Economically, Cordova is a middle-income community. The median household income of $88,555 is above the national average. Approximately 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Cordova is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $382,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,346 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cordova is well-educated. 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (71.08%).

Cordova, AK offers residents above-average earning potential within Alaska.

ZIP Codes in Cordova
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99574 2,517 $88,555 $382,300 $1,346 10.1% 40.8% 67.2%