Copper Center, AK · standard
ZIP Code 99573
Valdez-Cordova, Alaska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,115
- 0/sq mi Low-density area
- $78,558
- Median income Near-median income area
- $298,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Copper Center pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 0
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99573 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 99573 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Copper Center, Valdez-Cordova, Alaska, home to just 1,115 residents across 11150.0 square miles, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the Anchorage time zone.
ZIP 99573 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,558 (8% above the average Alaska ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,339. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.8% and unemployment is 2.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $298,300 (42% above the average Alaska ZIP), while 85.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $925.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Alaska and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 99573.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 99573
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Copper Center, AK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99573.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 99573, Copper Center, AK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,115
Population
11150.0
Area (sq mi)
0
People / sq mi
Anchorage
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99573?
45.8
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
0.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$78,558
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$42,339
Per Capita Income
3.8%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 99573 ranks among Alaska ZIPs
Copper Center, AK household income vs. every Alaska ZIP code
Median household income among 197 reporting Alaska ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$78,558 Top 37% higher than 63% of 197 Alaska ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
614housing units
614
Total Housing Units
395
Occupied Units
219
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$298,300
Median Home Value
+42% vs state ZIP avg
$925
Median Rent
1990
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 21 business establishments in ZIP 99573, employing approximately 224 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,312,000.
21
Businesses
224
Employees
$15.3M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 23.8% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 19.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 19.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99573, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,115 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 99573 in?
ZIP code 99573 (Copper Center) is located in Valdez-Cordova, Alaska. Valdez-Cordova contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/valdez-cordova-ak.
What is the population of ZIP code 99573?
ZIP code 99573 in Copper Center, AK has a population of 1,115 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99573?
The median household income in ZIP 99573 is $78,558, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99573?
The median home value in ZIP 99573 is $298,300, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99573?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99573 is White at 58.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99573?
ZIP code 99573 has 21 business establishments employing approximately 224 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99573?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99573 are: Accommodation and food services (5), Retail trade (4), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99573?
In ZIP code 99573, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 99573?
In ZIP code 99573, approximately 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99573?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99573 is 3.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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