| ZIP Code | 99517 |
|---|---|
| City | Anchorage |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Anchorage Municipality County |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Elevation | 71 ft |
| Latitude | 61.190346 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -149.939108 |
| Timezone | Anchorage (DST) |
| FIPS | 02020 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 9.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 47.5% ▲ 23% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.8% ▲ 38% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 72 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,569 (22.7%) |
| Some College | 1,502 (13.2%) |
| Associates | 1,808 (15.9%) |
| Bachelors | 882 (7.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,508 (39.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $99,307 ▲ 30% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $365,300 ▲ 31% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,364/mo |
| Total Units | 7,718 |
| Vacant Units | 1,059 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,718 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,059 |
| Owner Occupied | 60.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 39.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
ZIP code 99517 is located in Anchorage, Alaska, within Anchorage Municipality County. With a population of 16,567, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.5 years. Economically, 99517 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $99,307 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 99517 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $365,300 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,364 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 60.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 15% since 2019.
The population of 99517 is majority White (61.17%). Residents are well-educated — 47.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.5%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 99517 stands at 6.8%, which is above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 99517 in Anchorage, AK is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 16,567 residents, a median household income of $99,307, and a median home value of $365,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alaska.