City

Eagle River, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Anchorage Municipality County  ·  Alaska

👥27,917Population
💰$135,011Median HH Income▲ 77% above avg
🎂34.4Median Age
🏠$413,400Median Home Value▲ 48% above avg
🎓55.6%College Grads▲ 43% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76%Hispanic: 6%Black: 2.8%Asian: 2.9%Other: 8.4%Race
White76.0%
Hispanic6.0%
Black2.8%
Asian2.9%
Other8.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
33%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 49% below avg
College Grads55.6% ▲ 43% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma145 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,543 (14.1%)
Some College1,917 (10.6%)
Associates3,432 (19%)
Bachelors1,861 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree8,185 (45.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 14.1%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 45.3%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad14.1%
Some College10.6%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate45.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.9%Renter: 21.1%Tenure
Owner78.9%
Renter21.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
55%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$135,011 ▲ 77% above avg
Median Home Value$413,400 ▲ 48% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,709/mo
Total Housing Units10,854
Vacant Units434

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
25%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Eagle River, AK

Eagle River is a city in Alaska, located in Anchorage Municipality County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 27,917 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.4 years.

Economically, Eagle River is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $135,011 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Eagle River is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $413,400, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,709 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Eagle River is well-educated. 55.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (75.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Eagle River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99577 27,917 $135,011 $413,400 $1,709 2.7% 55.6% 78.9%