99501 ZIP Code
Anchorage, Alaska
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 99501 |
| City/Town: | Anchorage |
| County: | Anchorage Municipality |
| State: | Alaska |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,500 |
| Median Household Income: | $73,540 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,768 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,838 |
| Median Home Value: | $368,200 |
| Land Area: | 6.7 sq miles
17.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 61.2200, -149.8578 |
Population Information (99501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,500 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,992 | 54.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,508 | 45.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 862 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 581 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 621 | 3.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 735 | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,003 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,160 | 19.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,607 | 15.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,081 | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,100 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,028 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,707 | 10.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 823 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 192 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (99501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $368,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 3.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,180 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,838 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,482 | 84.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,356 | 15.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,790 | 37.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,692 | 62.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (99501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,698 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 451 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 559 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,376 | 26.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,701 | 21.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 690 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,025 | 23.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,896 | 14.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 38.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (99501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $73,540 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $101,101 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $100,208 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,768 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (99501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,848 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,084 | 95.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 416 | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,484 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,006 | 74.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,715 | 21.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 324 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 39 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (99501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,555 | 57.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,373 | 8.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 1,504 | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 975 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 658 | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 765 | 4.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,670 | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,129 | 6.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,371 | 8.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 527 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 325 | 2.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 519 | 3.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (99501 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 441 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 237 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 671 | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 578 | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 758 | 10.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,157 | 15.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 760 | 10.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,403 | 18.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 566 | 7.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 911 | 12.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (99501 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,434 | 67.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 971 | 12.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 257 | 3.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 454 | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 395 | 4.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 809 | 10.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 16.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (99501 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 262 | 3.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 382 | 4.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 89 | 1.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 165 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 943 | 11.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 510 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 256 | 3.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 420 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,109 | 13.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,569 | 19.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,037 | 12.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 328 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,014 | 12.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (99501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (99501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,809 | 83.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,098 | 55.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,847 | 41.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,363 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (99501 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,801 | 77.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,758 | 23.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,618 | 21.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 524 | 7.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 753 | 10.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,186 | 15.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (99501 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,713 | 19.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 895 | 10.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 680 | 7.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,243 | 14.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 961 | 10.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 959 | 10.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,356 | 26.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 31 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (99501 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 364 | 4.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 742 | 8.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 326 | 3.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,509 | 17.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,470 | 27.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,123 | 12.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,517 | 17.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 585 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 202 | 2.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (99501 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 851 | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,234 | 25.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,530 | 39.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,677 | 19.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 456 | 5.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 90 | 1.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (99501 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,955 | 66.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 100 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,876 | 25.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 228 | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 39 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 28 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 152 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 104 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (99501 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,069 | 14.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,723 | 49.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,022 | 27.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 668 | 8.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (99501 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 25 | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 20 | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 132 | 4.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 240 | 8.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 425 | 15.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,173 | 42.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 727 | 26.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 48 | 1.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (99501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,425 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $859 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,180 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.11 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.95 | 2.38 |
Households (99501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,482 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,175 | 29.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 700 | 9.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,206 | 29.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,473 | 33.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,511 | 20.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,038 | 27.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.01 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.88 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (99501 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,742 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,368 | 43.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,719 | 35.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 197 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,245 | 16.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,196 | 28.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (99501 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,373 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 102 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 100 | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 877 | 37.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 718 | 30.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 576 | 24.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (99501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,657 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,137 | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,172 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,312 | 15.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 138 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,091 | 47.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,083 | 46.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (99501 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,701 | 77.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,610 | 21.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,444 | 67.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,074 | 29.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 441 | 12.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 92 | 2.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (99501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,544 | 88.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 542 | 3.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,956 | 360.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,956 | 360.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,956 | 360.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 198 | 36.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 115 | 21.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 171 | 31.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 584 | 107.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 138 | 25.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (99501 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,638 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,841 | 82.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,797 | 17.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 827 | 5.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 491 | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 911 | 5.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 568 | 3.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (99501 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,482 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,099 | 94.9% | 89.4% |
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