Valdez
City in Chugach Census Area, Alaska
Valdez is a city in Chugach Census Area, Alaska, with 3,985 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 98 ft (30 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tatitlek, 20.1 miles SW.
- 3,985residents (2020 Census)
- 98 ftelevation · 30 m
- 211.7 sq miland area · 548.2 km²
- 19 / sq mipopulation density
- 99686ZIP code
About Valdez
Valdez ( val-DEEZ; Alutiiq: Suacit) is a city in the Chugach Census Area in the U.S. state of Alaska. In 2020, the population of Valdez was 3,985, up slightly from 3,976 in 2010. It is the third most populated city in Alaska's Unorganized Borough.
Valdez was named in 1790 after the Spanish Navy Minister Antonio Valdés y Fernández Bazán. A former gold rush town, it is located at the head of Port Valdez on the eastern side of Prince William Sound. Valdez was incorporated in 1901, and flourished after the road link to Fairbanks was constructed in 1910. It suffered catastrophic damage during the 1964 Alaska earthquake, and is located near the site of the disastrous 1989 Exxon Valdez oil tanker spill. Today, it is one of the most important ports in Alaska, a commercial fishing port as well as a freight terminal. Valdez is the terminus for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System.
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Living in Valdez
- Median household income
- $99,271
- Median home value
- $313,000
- Median rent
- $1,481/mo
- Median age
- 38.4
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Valdez had 3,985 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,985 |
|---|---|
| Density | 19 per sq mi (7 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Valdez at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Chugach Census Area |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,985 (2020) |
| Land area | 211.65 sq mi (548.2 km²) |
| Water area | 60.25 sq mi (156.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Coordinates | 61.1232° N, 146.3068° W |
| ZIP code | 99686 |
| Official website | valdezak.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0282200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
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Frequently asked questions about Valdez
What county is Valdez in?
Valdez is in Chugach Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Valdez, AK?
3,985 people lived in Valdez at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Valdez, AK?
The ZIP code of Valdez is 99686.
What is the elevation of Valdez?
98 feet (30 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Valdez?
Tatitlek (20.1 mi), Cordova (46.7 mi), Tonsina (48.7 mi).
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