City

Anchor Point, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Kenai Peninsula County  ·  Alaska

👥2,858Population
💰$62,868Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂51.6Median Age
🏠$226,500Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 56% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.8% Female 45.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.8%Hispanic: 4.2%Asian: 1%Other: 5.2%Race
White85.8%
Hispanic4.2%
Asian1.0%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
32%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 56% above avg
No HS Diploma26 (1.3%)
HS Graduate648 (32%)
Some College341 (16.8%)
Associates376 (18.6%)
Bachelors198 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree437 (21.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College16.8%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.3%Renter: 15.8%Tenure
Owner84.3%
Renter15.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,868 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$226,500 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,167/mo
Total Housing Units1,852
Vacant Units563

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
55%
About Anchor Point, AK

Anchor Point is a city in Alaska, located in Kenai Peninsula County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,858 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.6 years.

Economically, Anchor Point is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,868 is below the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Anchor Point is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $226,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,167 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Anchor Point is moderately educated. 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.83%).

Anchor Point, AK offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alaska.

ZIP Codes in Anchor Point
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99556 2,858 $62,868 $226,500 $1,167 7.7% 31.3% 84.3%