Whittier
City in Chugach Census Area, Alaska
Whittier is a city in Chugach Census Area, Alaska, with 272 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sunrise, 27.9 miles W.
- 272residents (2020 Census)
- 43 ftelevation · 13 m
- 12.3 sq miland area · 31.8 km²
- 22 / sq mipopulation density
- 99587ZIP code
About Whittier
Whittier is a city at the head of the Passage Canal in the Chugach Census Area in the Unorganized Borough of Alaska, about 58 miles (93 km) southeast of Anchorage. The city is located within the Chugach Census Area, established in 2019 when the former Valdez–Cordova Census Area was dissolved.
The city's population was 272 at the 2020 census, having increased from 220 in 2010. Almost all of its residents live in the Begich Towers Condominium, earning it the nickname of a "town under one roof".
Whittier has an extremely wet climate, receiving an average of 197 inches (5,000 mm) of precipitation per year. It is a port for the Alaska Marine Highway.
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Living in Whittier
- Median household income
- $62,500
- Median home value
- $83,800
- Median rent
- $961/mo
- Median age
- 31.8
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Whittier had 272 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 272 |
|---|---|
| Density | 22 per sq mi (9 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Whittier at a glance
| State | Alaska (AK) |
|---|---|
| County | Chugach Census Area |
| Type | City |
| Population | 272 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.26 sq mi (31.8 km²) |
| Water area | 7.37 sq mi (19.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 60.7771° N, 148.6659° W |
| ZIP code | 99587 |
| Official website | whittieralaska.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0284510 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Whittier
- Sunrise27.9 mi W
- Moose Pass33.0 mi SW
- Hope33.4 mi W
- Crown Point33.6 mi SW
- Anchorage34.4 mi NW
- Primrose36.9 mi SW
- Cooper Landing44.4 mi SW
- Bear Creek46.1 mi SW
- Knik River48.7 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Whittier
What county is Whittier in?
Whittier is in Chugach Census Area, Alaska.
What is the population of Whittier, AK?
272 people lived in Whittier at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Whittier, AK?
The ZIP code of Whittier is 99587.
What is the elevation of Whittier?
43 feet (13 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Whittier?
Sunrise (27.9 mi), Moose Pass (33.0 mi), Hope (33.4 mi), Crown Point (33.6 mi), Anchorage (34.4 mi).
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