The ZIP Code 99686 is associated with the city of Valdez in Alaska in Valdez-Cordova (CA) County. About 21.2% of residents in ZIP Code 99686 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 43.2 years. In this Alaska region, an estimated 97.0% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $47,173. The median household income is at $85,064, while an estimated 14% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 3,869.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 99686 is $85,064, while the region's mean household income is $98,112. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $47,173. The per capita income in ZIP Code 99686 of $47,173 is approximately 28.23% more than the per capita income in Alaska overall of $36,787. An estimated 13.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately42.11% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.9% of the population in 99686 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 16.9% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.0% of 99686 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 3.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 19.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 16.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 7.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 11.4% |
In ZIP Code 99686, 97.0% of the population graduated high school, while 34.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 22.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 21.6% in this Valdez-Cordova (CA) County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 21.6% |
| Some college, no degree | 33.0% |
| Associate's degree | 8.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 22.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 99686, 95.7% is one race, while 4.3% are two or more races. Approximately 7.7% of 99686 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 99686 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (91.8%), followed by Some other race (5.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.4% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1.3% |
| Some other race | 5.7% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 99686, an estimated 32.7% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 26.1% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Valdez-Cordova (CA) County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 14.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 32.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 26.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 99686 are older than average. The median age of 43.2 years in ZIP Code 99686 is approximately 13.39% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.9% of the population in 99686 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.9% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.4% of 99686 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 16.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 14.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.2% |
| 85 years and over | 0.4% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 99686 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 31.0% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 99686 is high blood pressure, as approximately 23.5% of adults 18 and older in this Valdez-Cordova (CA) County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 20.5% |
| High blood pressure | 23.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 5.3% |
| Current asthma | 9.3% |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.8% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 6.7% |
| High cholesterol | 31.0% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 99686 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 75.9% of those 18 and above in 99686 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 99686 include obesity (30.2% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (30.2% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.8% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 66.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 58.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 75.9% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 64.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 21.0% |
| Current smoking | 15.9% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 16.8% |
| Obesity | 30.2% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 30.2% |
In 99686, 70.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 10.7 minutes. Approximately 20.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 99686 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.8% work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 99686 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.1% |
| Construction | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 7.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 17.8% |
| Information | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 13.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.8% |
| Public administration | 11.7% |
In ZIP Code 99686, 92.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Valdez-Cordova (CA) County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 92.5% |
| Spanish | 5.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 99686, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 99686 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Valdez-Cordova (CA) County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 4 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 5 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 99686 has an average daily solar radiation level of 3.17 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 23.06% less than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 51.9% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 99686 | 30.05¢/kWh | 26.85¢/kWh | 16.82¢/kWh |
| Alaska | 22.88¢/kWh | 21.13¢/kWh | 17.01¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 99686 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.73 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 1.44 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 3.33 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.21 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.34 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.4 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 4.76 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 3.87 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 3.21 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 1.75 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 0.88 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.13 | 1.78 | 5.46 |