Chugach Census Area, Alaska
Chugach Census Area, Alaska, has 6,553 residents (July 2025 estimate). It uses Alaska Time and covers 9,574 sq mi (24,797 km²) of land. It is a county equivalent (census area).
- Resident population, July 2025
- 6,553
- Land area
- 9,574 sq mi (24,797 km²)
- County seat or government
- No separate county seat is listed for this county equivalent.
- Time zone
- Alaska TimeUTC-09:00 in January; UTC-08:00 in July
- Median household income
- $90,509 ± $6,779
- Median home value
- $346,200 ± $31,725
- Median rent, with utilities
- $1,369 ± $80
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 63.8% ± 3.5 points
- County type
- Census area
- Metro or micro area
- Outside any metro or micro areaNext to: Anchorage, AK metro area
- Water area
- 5,614 sq mi (14,539 km²)
- State
- Alaska
- County code (FIPS)
- 02063
- Coordinates (central point)
- 60.488474, -146.203090
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Income, home value, rent and homes lived in by their owners: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 13, 2026.
Time zones in Chugach Census Area
| Time zone | Local time and UTC offset | Next clock change |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska TimeAmerica/Anchorage | UTC-09:00 in January; UTC-08:00 in July. Enable JavaScript for the live clock. | Enable JavaScript for upcoming changes. |
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ZIP Code areas, largest first
6 ZIP Code areas overlap Chugach Census Area. People counts are 2020–2024 estimates for each whole ZIP area. Mailing ZIPs can differ; check an address with USPS ZIP Code Lookup.
Official county information
We don’t have a website for this county yet. The US government’s local-office directory ↗ lists its offices. A geographic lookup cannot determine eligibility, tax liability or a court obligation.
School districts in Chugach Census Area, largest first
- Valdez City School District3,847 people
- Cordova City School District2,453 people
- Chugach School District562 people
Districts with land in the county; a district can cross county lines. People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends.
Tribal areas in Chugach Census Area, largest first
- Eyak Alaska Native Village Statistical Area206 people
- Chenega Alaska Native Village Statistical Area37 people
- Tatitlek Alaska Native Village Statistical Area20 people
American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian areas as the Census Bureau maps them, with at least 2% of their area here, water included. These lines don’t decide membership, jurisdiction or land status.
Cities, towns and communities, largest first
These areas overlap the mapped boundary; an overlap does not mean that every address belongs to both.
- Valdez, Alaska (city)3,847 people
- Cordova, Alaska (city)2,453 people
- Whittier, Alaska (city)411 people
- Chenega, Alaska (CDP)37 people
- Tatitlek, Alaska (CDP)20 people
Bordering areas, nearest first
Distances are straight lines between map points.
- Anchorage Municipality, Alaska114 mi northwest
- Copper River Census Area, Alaska131 mi northeast
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska164 mi northwest
- Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska201 mi east
- Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska209 mi west
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