ZIP Code 99586

ZIP code 99586 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6050.0 square miles in Gakona, Valdez-Cordova County, Alaska. The area is home to 605 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 99586 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99586 sits at —, while per-capita income is $41,733. The poverty rate stands at 16.9% and the unemployment rate at 17.5%. On housing, the median home value is $309,600 (47% above the state average) with median rent at $770 per month, and 52.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99586 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.7, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 99586 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 →