Cordova, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99574

Valdez-Cordova County, Alaska — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,348
0/sq mi
$85,132
Median income
$418,400
Median home value
31.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5870.0 square miles in Cordova, Valdez-Cordova County, Alaska. The area is home to 2,348 residents, producing a population density of 0 people per square mile, and falls within the Anchorage time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 99574 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99574 sits at $85,132 (17% above the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $43,066. The poverty rate stands at 3.4% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. On housing, the median home value is $418,400 (99% above the state average) with median rent at $1,214 per month, and 64.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99574 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 99574 sits relative to Alaska and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 99574

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99574.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 99574?

37.9

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

8.3%

Foreign-Born

White 71.8%
African American 0.2%
Asian 8.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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

$43,066

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99574 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$85,132 Top 32% higher than 68% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,448

Total Housing Units

1,036

Occupied Units

412

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.1%
Renter 35.9%

$418,400

Median Home Value

+99% vs state

$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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99574 in?
ZIP code 99574 (Cordova) is located in Valdez-Cordova County, Alaska. Valdez-Cordova County 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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