| ZIP Code | 99577 |
|---|---|
| City | Eagle River |
| State | Alaska (AK) |
| County | Anchorage Municipality County |
| Area Code | 907 |
| Elevation | 1,011 ft |
| Latitude | 61.17425 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -149.284329 |
| Timezone | Anchorage (DST) |
| FIPS | 02020 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.4 yrs ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.65 |
| Below Poverty | 5.1% ▼ 49% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.6% ▲ 43% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 44% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 145 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,543 (14.1%) |
| Some College | 1,917 (10.6%) |
| Associates | 3,432 (19%) |
| Bachelors | 1,861 (10.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,185 (45.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $135,011 ▲ 77% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $413,400 ▲ 48% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,709/mo ↓ 8% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,854 |
| Vacant Units | 434 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,854 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 434 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
ZIP code 99577 is located in Eagle River, Alaska, within Anchorage Municipality County. With a population of 27,917, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.4 years. Economically, 99577 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $135,011 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 99577 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $413,400 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,709 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 99577 is primarily White (75.97%). Residents are well-educated — 55.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.1%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 99577 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 99577 in Eagle River, AK is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 27,917 residents, a median household income of $135,011, and a median home value of $413,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alaska.