City

Girdwood, AK

1 ZIP code  ·  Anchorage Municipality County  ·  Alaska

👥1,857Population
💰$154,414Median HH Income▲ 102% above avg
🎂52.2Median Age
🏠$672,100Median Home Value▲ 141% above avg
🎓59.8%College Grads▲ 54% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 62.5% Female 37.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.2%Hispanic: 2.9%Other: 5.2%Race
White91.2%
Hispanic2.9%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
10%
18–24
8%
25–44
16%
45–64
48%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads59.8% ▲ 54% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate189 (13.6%)
Some College103 (7.4%)
Associates268 (19.3%)
Bachelors245 (17.6%)
Graduate Degree587 (42.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 13.6%Some College: 7.4%Associates: 19.3%Bachelors: 17.6%Graduate: 42.2%Edu
HS Grad13.6%
Some College7.4%
Associates19.3%
Bachelors17.6%
Graduate42.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.8%Renter: 24.2%Tenure
Owner75.8%
Renter24.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
65%

Financials

Median HH Income$154,414 ▲ 102% above avg
Median Home Value$672,100 ▲ 141% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units1,587
Vacant Units788

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
15%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
36%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
45%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
55%
About Girdwood, AK

Girdwood is a city in Alaska, located in Anchorage Municipality County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,857 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.2 years.

Economically, Girdwood is a affluent community. The median household income of $154,414 is more than double the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Girdwood is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $672,100, which is more than double the national average. Homeownership is high at 75.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Girdwood is well-educated. 59.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Girdwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
99587 1,857 $154,414 $672,100 4.7% 59.8% 75.8%