City

Chugiak, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Anchorage Municipality County  ·  Alaska

👥6,739Population
💰$128,250Median HH Income▲ 68% above avg
🎂48.2Median Age
🏠$437,100Median Home Value▲ 57% above avg
🎓49.8%College Grads▲ 28% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.9% Female 45.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.6%Hispanic: 7.1%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.7%Race
White81.6%
Hispanic7.1%
Black0.1%
Asian0.2%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads49.8% ▲ 28% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,126 (23.4%)
Some College493 (10.2%)
Associates784 (16.3%)
Bachelors423 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree1,976 (41%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 23.4%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 16.3%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 41%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad23.4%
Some College10.2%
Associates16.3%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate41.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.8%Renter: 11.2%Tenure
Owner88.8%
Renter11.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
58%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$128,250 ▲ 68% above avg
Median Home Value$437,100 ▲ 57% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,193/mo
Total Housing Units3,156
Vacant Units539

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
24%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
48%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
30%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
53%
About Chugiak, AK

Chugiak is a city in Alaska, located in Anchorage Municipality County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,739 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.2 years.

Economically, Chugiak is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $128,250 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Chugiak is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $437,100, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,193 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chugiak is well-educated. 49.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (81.6%).

Chugiak, AK offers residents above-average earning potential within Alaska.

ZIP Codes in Chugiak
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99567 6,739 $128,250 $437,100 $1,193 4.7% 49.8% 88.8%