County

Chugach Census Area County, AK

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Alaska

👥6,964Population
💰$91,134Median HH Income▲ 19% above avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$320,771Median Home Value▲ 15% above avg
🎓43.8%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊8.3%Unemployment▲ 69% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.5% Female 46.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 1.5%Asian: 5.9%Other: 9.2%Race
White72.0%
Hispanic5.2%
Black1.5%
Asian5.9%
Other9.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads43.8% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 69% above avg
No HS Diploma26 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,120 (23.6%)
Some College620 (13.1%)
Associates892 (18.8%)
Bachelors650 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree1,428 (30.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 23.6%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 30.2%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad23.6%
Some College13.1%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate30.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.6%Renter: 37.4%Tenure
Owner62.6%
Renter37.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,134 ▲ 19% above avg
Median Home Value$320,771 ▲ 15% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,385/mo
Total Housing Units3,702
Vacant Units1,023

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
17%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
76%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
55%
About Chugach Census Area County, AK

Chugach Census Area County is located in Alaska and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 6,964 residents. With a median age of 38.23, it is a middle-aged county.

Chugach Census Area County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $91,134 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 8.3%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 4.7% is well below the national average.

Housing in Chugach Census Area County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $320,771 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,385. Homeownership rates are high at 62.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Chugach Census Area County are primarily White (71.97%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Chugach Census Area County, AK is a middle-income area in Alaska. The 4 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Chugach Census Area County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
99574 Cordova 2,517 $88,555 $382,300 $1,346 10.1% 40.8%
99677 Tatitlek 23 $61,875 — — 0.0% 0.0%
99686 Valdez 3,935 $97,212 $310,900 $1,463 7.5% 46.2%
99693 Whittier 489 $56,875 $83,500 $965 5.9% 42.1%

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