Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.08 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.7% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 12% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,292 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 42,860 (23.2%) |
| Some College | 22,041 (11.9%) |
| Associates | 31,316 (16.9%) |
| Bachelors | 16,811 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 69,627 (37.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $102,674 ▲ 35% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $378,014 ▲ 36% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,515/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 119,731 |
| Vacant Units | 11,863 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Anchorage Municipality County is located in Alaska and encompasses 31 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 290,717 residents. With a median age of 35.53, it is a relatively young county.
Anchorage Municipality County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $102,673 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 9.0% is near the national average.
Housing in Anchorage Municipality County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $378,014 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,514. Homeownership rates are high at 63.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Anchorage Municipality County are majority White (55.23%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Anchorage Municipality County, AK is a upper-middle-income area in Alaska. The 31 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99501 | Anchorage | 16,563 | $69,591 | $378,700 | $1,181 | 4.7% | 48.6% |
| 99502 | Anchorage | 26,110 | $118,494 | $408,000 | $1,661 | 4.3% | 45.4% |
| 99503 | Anchorage | 12,944 | $76,888 | $316,700 | $1,185 | 3.8% | 39.6% |
| 99504 | Anchorage | 41,684 | $83,338 | $309,200 | $1,529 | 5.8% | 42.1% |
| 99507 | Anchorage | 36,300 | $107,347 | $371,200 | $1,546 | 3.6% | 46.4% |
| 99508 | Anchorage | 36,660 | $72,751 | $309,400 | $1,353 | 6.4% | 36.1% |
| 99515 | Anchorage | 21,879 | $112,445 | $400,500 | $1,716 | 2.7% | 47.8% |
| 99516 | Anchorage | 21,208 | $160,341 | $576,600 | $1,284 | 3.7% | 61.7% |
| 99517 | Anchorage | 16,567 | $99,307 | $365,300 | $1,364 | 6.8% | 47.5% |
| 99518 | Anchorage | 9,837 | $91,077 | $297,900 | $1,661 | 1.8% | 43.0% |
| 99567 | Chugiak | 6,739 | $128,250 | $437,100 | $1,193 | 4.7% | 49.8% |
| 99577 | Eagle River | 27,917 | $135,011 | $413,400 | $1,709 | 2.7% | 55.6% |
| 99587 | Girdwood | 1,857 | $154,414 | $672,100 | — | 4.7% | 59.8% |
| 99540 | Indian | 354 | $82,969 | $360,000 | — | 5.6% | 73.2% |
| 99505 | Jber | 5,425 | $98,500 | — | $2,504 | 1.1% | 55.1% |
| 99506 | Jber | 7,051 | $73,380 | — | $1,964 | 2.0% | 52.3% |