| ZIP Code | 99502 |
|---|---|
| City | Anchorage |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Anchorage Municipality County |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Latitude | 61.163652 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -149.996643 |
| Timezone | Anchorage (DST) |
| FIPS | 02020 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.4 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.84 |
| Below Poverty | 5.2% ▼ 48% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.4% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 12% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 158 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,152 (24.6%) |
| Some College | 1,783 (10.6%) |
| Associates | 3,127 (18.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,308 (7.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,364 (37.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $118,494 ▲ 55% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $408,000 ▲ 46% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,661/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,931 |
| Vacant Units | 787 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.84 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,931 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 787 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.84 |
ZIP code 99502 is located in Anchorage, Alaska, within Anchorage Municipality County. With a population of 26,110, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.4 years. Economically, 99502 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $118,494 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 99502 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $408,000 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,661 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 99502 is majority White (57.55%). Residents are well-educated — 45.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.2%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 99502 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 99502 in Anchorage, AK is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 26,110 residents, a median household income of $118,494, and a median home value of $408,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alaska.