| ZIP Code | 99506 |
|---|---|
| City | Jber |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Anchorage Municipality County |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Elevation | 295 ft |
| Latitude | 61.271958 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -149.807145 |
| Timezone | Anchorage (DST) |
| FIPS | 02020 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 23.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.83 |
| Below Poverty | 10.6% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 52.3% ▲ 35% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.0% ▼ 60% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 660 (23.6%) |
| Some College | 236 (8.4%) |
| Associates | 441 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 573 (20.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 890 (31.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,380 ≈ Avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,964/mo ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,338 |
| Vacant Units | 87 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,338 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 87 |
| Owner Occupied | 0.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 99.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
ZIP code 99506 is located in Jber, Alaska, within Anchorage Municipality County. With a population of 7,051, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 23.2 years. Economically, 99506 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,380 is near the national average.
Renters can expect to pay around $1,964 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 99.7% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods.
The population of 99506 is majority White (59.24%). Residents are well-educated — 52.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.6%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 99506 stands at 2.0%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 99506 in Jber, AK is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a young community.