ZIP 99686 — Business Opportunities

Valdez, AK · Local economy intelligence

Population

3,953

Median income

$89,231

Median age

38.8

Households

1,664

Top business opportunities in 99686

The highest-scored business categories to consider opening in Valdez, AK, based on demand (population, income, demographic fit) versus existing supply.

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What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 99686.

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Full demographic profile

Population	3,953
Households	1,664
Median household income	$89,231
Per capita income	$48,796
Median age	38.8
% bachelor's degree or higher	35.18%
% age 18–34	20.718%
% age 65+	8.778%
% renter-occupied	30.305%
Median home value	$252,300
Median gross rent	$1,408
Unemployment rate	6.585%

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99687 Wasilla · 99697 Kodiak · 99708 Fairbanks · 99664 Seward · 99663 Seldovia · 99710 Fairbanks

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