County

Copper River Census Area County, AK

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Alaska

👥2,529Population
💰$73,239Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$253,279Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 52% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.5%Hispanic: 5.2%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.6%Other: 7.4%Race
White54.5%
Hispanic5.2%
Black0.3%
Asian0.6%
Other7.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
29%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty10.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 52% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.6%)
HS Graduate364 (22.4%)
Some College166 (10.2%)
Associates482 (29.6%)
Bachelors114 (7%)
Graduate Degree491 (30.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 22.4%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 29.6%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 30.2%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad22.4%
Some College10.2%
Associates29.6%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate30.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.5%Renter: 30.5%Tenure
Owner69.5%
Renter30.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,239 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$253,279 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,069/mo
Total Housing Units2,720
Vacant Units1,616

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
54%
About Copper River Census Area County, AK

Copper River Census Area County is located in Alaska and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 2,529 residents. With a median age of 45.51, it is a mature county.

Copper River Census Area County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $73,238 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.5%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 10.7% is near the national average.

Housing in Copper River Census Area County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $253,279 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,068. Homeownership rates are high at 69.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Copper River Census Area County are majority White (54.49%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Copper River Census Area County, AK is a solidly middle-class 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 Copper River Census Area County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
99566 Chitina 129 $28,750 — $810 0.0% 31.0%
99573 Copper Center 832 $75,583 $259,200 $946 7.0% 43.2%
99586 Gakona 430 $59,500 $285,700 $625 19.0% 46.3%
99588 Glennallen 1,138 $81,759 $236,700 $1,356 4.3% 28.9%

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