Cordova, AK · standard
ZIP Code 99574
Valdez-Cordova, Alaska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,348
- 0/sq mi Low-density area
- $85,132
- Median income Above-median income area
- $418,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cordova pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 0
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99574 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 99574 covers 5870.0 square miles in Cordova, Valdez-Cordova, Alaska (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,348 residents on file, a density of 0 people per square mile, in the Anchorage time zone.
ZIP 99574 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,132 (17% above the average Alaska ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,066. The poverty rate is 3.4%, with unemployment at 7.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $418,400 (99% above the average Alaska ZIP), while 64.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,214.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, 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 99574.
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 99574
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cordova, AK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99574.
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
51 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 17
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 16
Transportation and warehousing
16 establishments
- Retail trade 13
Retail trade
13 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 99574, Cordova, 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
2,348
Population
5870.0
Area (sq mi)
0
People / sq mi
Anchorage
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99574?
37.9
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
8.3%
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?
$85,132
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$43,066
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 99574 ranks among Alaska ZIPs
Cordova, 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)
$85,132 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
1,448housing units
1,448
Total Housing Units
1,036
Occupied Units
412
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$418,400
Median Home Value
+99% vs state ZIP avg
$1,214
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 196 business establishments in ZIP 99574, employing approximately 641 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,344,000.
196
Businesses
641
Employees
$51.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 51 | 26.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 8.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 8.2% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 6.6% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 6.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 6.1% |
| Construction | 9 | 4.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 3.6% |
| Information | 6 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.5% |
| Utilities | 4 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.5% |
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 99574, 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 (2,348 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 99574 in?
ZIP code 99574 (Cordova) 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 99574?
ZIP code 99574 in Cordova, AK has a population of 2,348 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99574?
The median household income in ZIP 99574 is $85,132, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99574?
The median home value in ZIP 99574 is $418,400, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99574?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99574 is White at 71.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99574?
ZIP code 99574 has 196 business establishments employing approximately 641 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99574?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99574 are: Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (51), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (24), Accommodation and food services (17). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99574?
In ZIP code 99574, 62.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.0% 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 99574?
In ZIP code 99574, approximately 64.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99574?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99574 is 3.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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