| ZIP Code | 99501 |
|---|---|
| City | Anchorage |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Anchorage Municipality County |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Elevation | 36 ft |
| Latitude | 61.219998 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -149.85784 |
| Timezone | Anchorage (DST) |
| FIPS | 02020 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.96 |
| Below Poverty | 14.9% ▲ 49% above avg |
| College Grads | 48.6% ▲ 25% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 196 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,475 (21.3%) |
| Some College | 1,663 (14.3%) |
| Associates | 1,644 (14.1%) |
| Bachelors | 760 (6.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,889 (42%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,591 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $378,700 ▲ 36% above avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,181/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,906 |
| Vacant Units | 1,235 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.96 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,906 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,235 |
| Owner Occupied | 36.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 63.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.96 |
ZIP code 99501 is located in Anchorage, Alaska, within Anchorage Municipality County. With a population of 16,563, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.2 years. Economically, 99501 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,591 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 99501 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $378,700 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,181 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 63.8% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 9% since 2019.
The population of 99501 is majority White (52.74%). Residents are well-educated — 48.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.9%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 99501 stands at 4.7%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 99501 in Anchorage, AK is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 16,563 residents, a median household income of $69,591, and a median home value of $378,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alaska.