Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 1.93 |
| Below Poverty | 9.7% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 45.1% ▲ 16% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,128 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 38,150 (24.5%) |
| Some College | 19,161 (12.3%) |
| Associates | 25,755 (16.6%) |
| Bachelors | 13,370 (8.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 57,035 (36.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $98,774 ▲ 29% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $369,982 ▲ 33% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,466/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 100,720 |
| Vacant Units | 9,976 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Anchorage is a city in Alaska, located in Anchorage Municipality County. The city spans 25 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 241,374 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.83 years.
Economically, Anchorage is a middle-income community. The median household income of $98,773 is above the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.
The real estate market in Anchorage is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $369,982, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,465 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.
The population of Anchorage is well-educated. 45.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (51.69%).
Anchorage, AK offers residents above-average earning potential within Alaska. Spread across 25 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99501 | 16,563 | $69,591 | $378,700 | $1,181 | 4.7% | 48.6% | 36.2% |
| 99502 | 26,110 | $118,494 | $408,000 | $1,661 | 4.3% | 45.4% | 73.4% |
| 99503 | 12,944 | $76,888 | $316,700 | $1,185 | 3.8% | 39.6% | 31.7% |
| 99504 | 41,684 | $83,338 | $309,200 | $1,529 | 5.8% | 42.1% | 67.0% |
| 99507 | 36,300 | $107,347 | $371,200 | $1,546 | 3.6% | 46.4% | 72.3% |
| 99508 | 36,660 | $72,751 | $309,400 | $1,353 | 6.4% | 36.1% | 51.6% |
| 99515 | 21,879 | $112,445 | $400,500 | $1,716 | 2.7% | 47.8% | 77.3% |
| 99516 | 21,208 | $160,341 | $576,600 | $1,284 | 3.7% | 61.7% | 89.4% |
| 99517 | 16,567 | $99,307 | $365,300 | $1,364 | 6.8% | 47.5% | 60.4% |
| 99518 | 9,837 | $91,077 | $297,900 | $1,661 | 1.8% | 43.0% | 62.7% |