Population & age
- Total population
- 379
- Median age
- 60.9
Chistochina, AK (99586)
Copper River Census Area · Population 379
Fresh.Data current as of Apr 24, 2026
Chistochina, AK (ZIP 99586) sits in Copper River Census Area. The page draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: High Blood Pressure comes in above the national average at 42.1%. NCES lists 1 schools serving the area, 1 non-charter. 4 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $18,375. IRS data shows average household income (AGI) of $52,260 per tax return. Local establishments report average pay of $24,000 per worker (Census ZBP) — below the US average. BLS LAUS records a 7.6% county unemployment rate (2024) — about 3.6 points above the US average and a labor-market distress signal. Alaska has no state income tax, saving the local median household (AGI $52,260) approximately $2,404/year vs the US average effective state tax rate. IRS migration data (2022-2023) shows a net gain of 78 residents (19 households) — the ZIP's primary county is growing. Healthcare access is the area's quieter strength; school options sit on the lighter side, so families may find themselves looking at districts a few ZIPs over. Notable: median household income $29,375, fair market rent of $1,050 for a two-bedroom, and a median home value of $316,700. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
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Demographics
Race & ethnicity
- White
- 58.6%
- Black
- 0.0%
- Asian
- 0.0%
- Hispanic / Latino
- 0.0%
- Other / multi-racial
- 8.2%
Income & housing
- Median household income
- $29,375
- Median home value
- $316,700
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)
- 28.2%
Employment
- Unemployment rate
- 18.0%
Housing
- Owner-occupied
- 124(64.2%)
- Renter-occupied
- 69(35.8%)
- Vacant units
- 378
- Built (median)
- 1982
Commute
- Public transit
- 0(0.0%)
- Work from home
- 31(22.8%)
- Avg commute
- 8.3 min
Economic wellbeing
- Below poverty line
- 52(13.7%)
- Uninsured
- 5(1.3%)
Digital access
- Broadband access
- 112(58.0%)
- No broadband
- 81(42.0%)
Language & nativity
- Foreign-born
- 0(0.0%)
- Non-English at home
- 0(0.0%)
Fair Market Rent
Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026Studio
$750
/month
1 Bed
$930
/month
2 Bed
$1,050
/month
3 Bed
$1,460
/month
4 Bed
$1,660
/month
HUD Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of standard-quality rental housing in this area. FY2026 data.
Income & tax statistics
Tax returns filed
200
Average AGI
$52,260
Avg property tax
—
EITC participation
15.0%
Income distribution
- $1 – $25,00035.0% · 70
- $25,000 – $50,00020.0% · 40
- $50,000 – $75,00020.0% · 40
- $75,000 – $100,00010.0% · 20
- $100,000 – $200,00015.0% · 30
- $200,000 or more0.0% · 0
Avg mortgage interest
—
Avg charitable contribution
—
Avg capital gains
$215
Avg total income tax
—
Source: IRS Statistics of Income — Individual Income Tax Statistics by ZIP Code (irs.gov). Public domain. Dollar columns reported in thousands by the IRS; figures here display real dollars. Total ZCTA AGI for the area was $10.5M across all reported brackets.
Business & employment
Business establishments
11
Total employment
13
Annual payroll
$312K
Average annual pay
$24,000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Business Patterns (census.gov). Public domain. ZBP covers establishments with paid employees; Census suppresses employment and payroll values when fewer employers operate in a ZIP than would protect their confidentiality.
Employment & wages
Average annual pay
$56,861
Average weekly wage
$1,093
Total employment
1,107
Total establishments
144
That is roughly 13% below the US national average of $65,470 per worker.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (bls.gov/cew). Public domain. QCEW is derived from state unemployment-insurance filings and covers ~95% of US jobs. Figures are county-level totals assigned to ZIPs whose primary county matches; small-employer cells are suppressed by BLS to protect employer confidentiality.
Unemployment
Unemployment rate
7.6%
That is 3.6 percentage points above the US national unemployment rate of about 4.0%.
Labor force
1,309
Employed
1,209
Unemployed
100
Based on Copper River Census Area, AK data (2024).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (bls.gov/lau). Public domain. LAUS publishes monthly and annual labor-force estimates for every US county. Figures are county-level totals assigned to ZIPs whose primary county matches.
Community health profile
Years of potential life lost (per 100K)
—
Premature death is the headline composite outcome CHR reports — age-adjusted, all-cause, before age 75.
Fair or poor health
17%
of adults self-report
Poor physical health days
4.4
avg per adult per month
Poor mental health days
5.1
avg per adult per month
Uninsured
14.3%
of residents under 65
Primary care MDs
38
per 100,000 residents
Preventable hospital stays
—
per 100K Medicare enrollees
Food environment (0-10)
—
10 = best access & security
Exercise access
52%
residents near a facility
Flu vaccinated
—
of Medicare enrollees
Based on Copper River data (2025 CHR release).
Source: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (countyhealthrankings.org). Annual release. Underlying source datasets vary by measure (CDC BRFSS, NCHS Vital Statistics, AHA, USDA Food Environment Atlas, and others). Figures are county-level and assigned to every ZIP whose primary county matches.
Food access
Food access status
Food access data not available
Grocery stores
—
per 1,000 residents
Supercenters & clubs
—
per 1,000 residents
SNAP-authorized stores
3.06
accepting food benefits
Fast-food restaurants
—
per 1,000 residents
Per-1,000 figures show how many of each store type exist in Copper River County, AK for every 1,000 residents. Higher grocery and supercenter density usually means easier access to fresh food; higher convenience-store-only density (with low grocery rate) often signals a food swamp.
Source: USDA Economic Research Service, Food Environment Atlas (ers.usda.gov). County-level metrics fanned to ZIP via the primary county in the Census ZCTA-county relationship file. Variable years differ per family (stores ~2020, low-access ~2019).
Who’s moving in and out
Net migration (2022-2023)
▲+78 people
+19 households • +$1.8M net AGI flow
Moved in
118households
244 people • $7.2M AGI
Moved out
99households
166 people • $5.5M AGI
Where new residents came from
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK — 28 households
Where departing residents went
- Anchorage Municipality, AK — 20 households
Incoming households reported an average AGI of $61,407 versus departing households' $55,121.
Source: U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income, Migration Data (irs.gov). Public domain. Migration is measured by year-over-year changes in the address on individual tax returns; figures are county-level totals attributed to ZIPs whose primary county matches. Foreign migration contributes to inflow/outflow totals but does not appear in the top-county lists. Small flows are suppressed by IRS to protect taxpayer confidentiality.
Taxes & benefits in Alaska
State-level rules that apply to every resident of ZIP 99586. Numbers reflect the most recent published year per source.
Tax rates
Income tax
None
No state income tax
Sales tax (combined)
1.82%
State 0.00% · avg local 1.82%
Property tax (effective)
0.86%
Median $757/year
Tax burden rank
1 of 50
5.60% of personal income
For ZIP 99586: A household at this ZIP's median AGI of $52,260 keeps approximately $2,404 more annually than residents of the typical income-tax state. Applied to this ZIP's typical home value of $316,700, that works out to roughly $2,731/year in property tax.
Paid family leave
Program
No program
No program
Safety net
SNAP eligibility
130% FPL
Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (raises gross income limit above federal 130% floor). No asset test.
Sources: Tax Foundation (state tax rates & brackets), Bipartisan Policy Center (paid family leave), USDA FNS (SNAP categorical eligibility).
Data sources used on this page
SourcesFresh.CDC PLACES · Apr 24, 2026Fresh.NCES CCD via Urban Institute EDP · Apr 27, 2026Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026
All data on this page is sourced from federal government datasets · Not AI-generated · Methodology
Health profile
Crude prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES, derived from BRFSS small-area modeling. Population-level figures only.
Obesity
35.2%
2.2pp above the 33.0% national rate.
High Blood Pressure
42.1%
10.1pp above the 32.0% national rate.
Depression
19.0%
3.0pp below the 22.0% national rate.
Annual Checkup
72.4%
3.6pp below the 76.0% national rate.
Health Insurance
8.8%
4.2pp below the 13.0% national rate.
Diabetes
13.5%
2.5pp above the 11.0% national rate.
Schools in this ZIP
1 school serves this ZIP, including 1 non-charter.
| School | Type | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slana School | Public | -1–12 | 10 |
Schools listed from NCES Common Core of Data via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal.
Fresh.NCES CCD via Urban Institute EDP · Apr 27, 2026Colleges & universities nearby
Colleges in this area
4
Median in-state tuition
$18,375
Median earnings (10 yr)
$43,688
- 4-Year
University of Alaska Anchorage
Anchorage, AK · 99508
- In-state tuition
- $7,738
- Out-of-state tuition
- $21,322
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- 29.3%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $51,871
- Median student debt
- $20,210
- 4-Year
Charter College
Anchorage, AK · 99508
- In-state tuition
- $18,375
- Out-of-state tuition
- $18,375
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- 57.0%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $35,504
- Median student debt
- $14,176
- 4-Year
Alaska Pacific University
Anchorage, AK · 99508
- In-state tuition
- $20,760
- Out-of-state tuition
- $20,760
- Acceptance rate
- 96.5%
- Graduation rate
- 47.1%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $54,271
- Median student debt
- $23,500
- 2-Year
Alaska Career College
Anchorage, AK · 99507
- In-state tuition
- —
- Out-of-state tuition
- —
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- 66.7%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $34,468
- Median student debt
- $7,377
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (collegescorecard.ed.gov). Public domain data. Earnings figures reflect median earnings 10 years after entry for federally-aided students.
What these numbers say together
Chistochina, AK (ZIP 99586) sits in Copper River Census Area. The page draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: High Blood Pressure comes in above the national average at 42.1%. NCES lists 1 schools serving the area, 1 non-charter. 4 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $18,375. IRS data shows average household income (AGI) of $52,260 per tax return. Local establishments report average pay of $24,000 per worker (Census ZBP) — below the US average. BLS LAUS records a 7.6% county unemployment rate (2024) — about 3.6 points above the US average and a labor-market distress signal. Alaska has no state income tax, saving the local median household (AGI $52,260) approximately $2,404/year vs the US average effective state tax rate. IRS migration data (2022-2023) shows a net gain of 78 residents (19 households) — the ZIP's primary county is growing. Healthcare access is the area's quieter strength; school options sit on the lighter side, so families may find themselves looking at districts a few ZIPs over. Notable: median household income $29,375, fair market rent of $1,050 for a two-bedroom, and a median home value of $316,700. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
The two domains pull in different directions. Healthcare access reads strong, but the on-paper school count is on the lighter side — that’s less a quality signal and more a density one. Households here often look at districts a few ZIPs over for school choice while keeping their providers local.
- Fair market rent for a two-bedroom ($1,050/month, HUD SAFMR) represents 43% of median household income ($29,375, Census ACS) — above the 30% affordability threshold commonly used by housing experts.
- Lower median household income ($29,375, Census ACS) sits alongside an above-average 35.2% obesity rate (CDC PLACES) — a pattern that correlates with reduced healthcare access in lower-income areas.
One concrete reading worth keeping: Depression prevalence sits lower the national rate at 19.0%. Each figure on this page links to the original federal dataset with its retrieval date — this synthesis is a reading, not a substitute for the underlying records.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 99586
What is the obesity rate in ZIP 99586?
35.2%, which is 2.2 percentage points above the national average of 33.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the depression rate in ZIP 99586?
19.0%, which is 3.0 percentage points below the national average of 22.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the high blood pressure rate in ZIP 99586?
42.1%, which is 10.1 percentage points above the national average of 32.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
How many schools are in ZIP 99586?
1 school serves this ZIP, including 1 public school (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026). No charter schools are listed in this ZIP by NCES CCD.
Does ZIP 99586 have charter schools?
No charter schools are listed in ZIP 99586 by NCES CCD (retrieved Apr 27, 2026).
Are there high schools in ZIP 99586?
Yes, 1 high school serves this ZIP: Slana School. (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026).
What is the population of ZIP 99586?
379 people live in ZIP 99586, with a median age of 60.9 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the median household income in ZIP 99586?
$29,375 per year (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
Is ZIP 99586 mostly renters or homeowners?
In ZIP 99586, 64.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.8% are renter-occupied (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
How do people commute in ZIP 99586?
In ZIP 99586, 22.8% of workers work from home. Public transit is used by 0.0% of commuters (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP 99586?
13.7% of the population in ZIP 99586 lives below the federal poverty line (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What percentage of households in ZIP 99586 have broadband internet?
58.0% of households in ZIP 99586 have broadband internet access (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the average household income in ZIP 99586?
The average Adjusted Gross Income reported on tax returns from ZIP 99586 (Chistochina, AK) is $52,260 per return (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).
How much do homeowners pay in property tax in ZIP 99586?
Tax returns from ZIP 99586 report an average of $0 per return in real-estate tax deductions (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).
What percentage of residents in ZIP 99586 earn over $200,000?
0.0% of tax returns from ZIP 99586 (Chistochina, AK) report Adjusted Gross Income of $200,000 or more (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).
How many businesses are in ZIP 99586?
As of 2022, 11 business establishments operated in ZIP 99586 employing 13 workers (Census ZIP Business Patterns, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What is the average salary in ZIP 99586?
The average annual pay across all local establishments in ZIP 99586 is $24,000, based on Census ZIP Business Patterns 2022 data (retrieved May 3, 2026).
How vulnerable is ZIP 99586 to disasters and public health emergencies?
According to the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (2022), ZIP 99586 ranks in the 72th percentile nationally for social vulnerability — a high vulnerability profile (retrieved May 3, 2026).
What is the biggest vulnerability factor in ZIP 99586?
Housing Type & Transportation is the highest-scoring CDC SVI theme for ZIP 99586, ranking in the 80th percentile nationally (CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What colleges are near ZIP 99586?
4 colleges and universities are listed near ZIP 99586 by the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, including University Of Alaska Anchorage, Charter College, and Alaska Pacific University (retrieved May 2, 2026).
What is the average tuition at colleges near ZIP 99586?
Median in-state tuition across 4 nearby institutions is $18,375 (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).
What do graduates earn from colleges near ZIP 99586?
Graduates of nearby colleges earn a median of $43,688 ten years after entry (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).
What taxes apply in ZIP 99586?
Alaska has no state income tax. For a household earning the local median AGI of $52,260, this saves approximately $2,404 per year compared to the national average effective state tax rate. The combined state and local sales tax rate is 1.82% (Tax Foundation 2025).
Does Alaska have paid family leave?
Alaska has no state paid family leave program (Bipartisan Policy Center 2026).
What data is available for ZIP 99586?
This page covers health outcomes from CDC PLACES (40 metrics), school information from NCES CCD (1 school), demographics from the Census ACS 5-Year (2022), colleges from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4 institutions), income & tax statistics from the IRS SOI (Tax Year 2022), local business & employment from Census ZIP Business Patterns (2022), social vulnerability scores from the CDC/ATSDR SVI (2022), and state-level tax rates from the Tax Foundation. Data is refreshed on Mubboo's standard schedule.
How current is this data?
Health data retrieved Apr 24, 2026 from CDC PLACES. School data retrieved Apr 27, 2026 from NCES CCD. Demographics retrieved Apr 30, 2026 from Census ACS 5-Year (2022). College data retrieved May 2, 2026 from U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard. Income & tax statistics retrieved May 2, 2026 from IRS SOI (Tax Year 2022). Business & employment retrieved May 3, 2026 from Census ZBP (2022). Social vulnerability scores retrieved May 3, 2026 from CDC/ATSDR SVI (2022). State-level tax rates retrieved 2026-05-05 15:58:22.284+00 from the Tax Foundation.
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall SVI
72nd percentile
High Vulnerability
Based on 1 census tract, population 259
Vulnerability Themes
Households Without Vehicle
8
Persons with Disability
49
Without HS Diploma
13
Without Health Insurance
50
Adults Age 65+
45
The Social Vulnerability Index uses U.S. Census data to identify communities most at risk during public health emergencies and natural disasters. Higher percentiles indicate greater vulnerability. Tract-level scores are aggregated to this ZCTA via Census 2020 ZCTA→Tract crosswalk, weighted by land-area share. Source: atsdr.cdc.gov. Public domain.