City

Valdez, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Chugach Census Area County  ·  Alaska

👥3,935Population
💰$97,212Median HH Income▲ 27% above avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$310,900Median Home Value▲ 12% above avg
🎓46.2%College Grads▲ 19% above avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 53% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.0% Female 44.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.6%Hispanic: 6.9%Black: 2.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 8.3%Race
White76.6%
Hispanic6.9%
Black2.4%
Asian0.3%
Other8.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
33%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 49% below avg
College Grads46.2% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 53% above avg
HS Graduate503 (18.6%)
Some College392 (14.5%)
Associates562 (20.7%)
Bachelors393 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree860 (31.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 18.6%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 20.7%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 31.7%Edu
HS Grad18.6%
Some College14.5%
Associates20.7%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate31.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.2%Renter: 36.8%Tenure
Owner63.2%
Renter36.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
6%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
39%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,212 ▲ 27% above avg
Median Home Value$310,900 ▲ 12% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,463/mo
Total Housing Units1,961
Vacant Units347

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
70%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
27%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
54%
About Valdez, AK

Valdez is a city in Alaska, located in Chugach Census Area County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,935 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Valdez is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,212 is above the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Valdez is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $310,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,463 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Valdez is well-educated. 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (76.62%).

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

ZIP Codes in Valdez
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99686 3,935 $97,212 $310,900 $1,463 7.5% 46.2% 63.2%