Whittier, AK · standard
ZIP Code 99693
Valdez-Cordova, Alaska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 248
- 1/sq mi Low-density area
- $59,688
- Median income Below-median income area
- $83,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 31.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Whittier pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 5th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1
- people per sq mi
- 40%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99693 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 99693 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Whittier, Valdez-Cordova, Alaska, home to just 248 residents across 310.0 square miles, a density of 1 people per square mile, in the Anchorage time zone.
ZIP 99693 reports a modest median household income of $59,688 (18% below the average Alaska ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,813. The poverty rate is 19.6%, with unemployment at 7.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $83,800 (60% below the average Alaska ZIP), and median rent is $961; owner occupancy is 40.3%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, 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 99693.
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 99693
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Whittier, AK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99693.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 99693, Whittier, 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
248
Population
310.0
Area (sq mi)
1
People / sq mi
Anchorage
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99693?
33.5
Median Age
42.9%
Male
57.1%
Female
17.9%
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?
$59,688
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$35,813
Per Capita Income
19.6%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 99693 ranks among Alaska ZIPs
Whittier, 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)
$59,688 38th percentile higher than 38% of 197 Alaska ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alaska ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
316housing units
316
Total Housing Units
139
Occupied Units
177
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$83,800
Median Home Value
-60% vs state ZIP avg
$961
Median Rent
1954
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 99693, employing approximately 78 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,797,000.
23
Businesses
78
Employees
$8.8M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 26.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 17.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 13.0% |
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 99693, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 99693 in?
ZIP code 99693 (Whittier) 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 99693?
ZIP code 99693 in Whittier, AK has a population of 248 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99693?
The median household income in ZIP 99693 is $59,688, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99693?
The median home value in ZIP 99693 is $83,800, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99693?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99693 is White at 36.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99693?
ZIP code 99693 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 78 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99693?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99693 are: Transportation and warehousing (6), Accommodation and food services (4), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99693?
In ZIP code 99693, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.2% 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 99693?
In ZIP code 99693, approximately 40.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99693?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99693 is 19.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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