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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 99501 has 18,590 residents and 8,125 households (average 2.00 persons per household). The median age is 38.1 years, slightly older than the state (35.6) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.1% male and 44.9% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (50.0%, much lower than the state average of 59.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (12.6%, much higher than the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than the national average (1.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	18,590Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	16,175Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	17,190Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	2,766.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$70,891Source: Census ACS

Households:	8,125Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$379,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.00Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	4.01Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	16,585	16,693	16,521	16,976	17,213	17,130	17,084	17,058	16,679	15,961	16,267	16,500	16,563	16,175
Decennial Census	17,603	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	18,590	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 38.1

Male Median Age: 38.2

Female Median Age: 37.9

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	476	456	404	437	664	976	1,063	1,026	716	624	662	708	713	521	366	222	108	103
Female	427	394	396	459	605	760	764	620	507	470	454	555	536	473	362	240	142	181
Total	903	850	800	896	1,269	1,736	1,827	1,646	1,223	1,094	1,116	1,263	1,249	994	728	462	250	284

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	9,292	51.71%
Black:	1,533	8.53%
Hispanic:*	1,732	9.64%
Asian:	1,202	6.69%
American Indian:	2,339	13.02%
Hawaiian:	1,114	6.20%
Other:	758	4.22%
Total:	17,970	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	10,245	55.11%	38.2 years
Females:	8,345	44.89%	37.9 years
Total:	18,590	100%	38.1 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	13,699	84.69%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	451	2.79%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,140	7.05%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	885	12.52%
Total Population:	16,175	100%
Total Native Population:	14,150	87.48%
Total Foreign-born Population:	2,025	12.52%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2024, the Median household income is $70,891, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $20,995 (42.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,742. Family households earn a median of $101,429 versus $58,782 for nonfamily households (a difference of $42,647). By gender, male median income is $66,353 and female is $64,733, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $1,620 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 63.6%, which is on par with the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about the same as the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (45.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$49,896	$51,971	$56,136	$57,093	$54,579	$55,523	$58,879	$57,920	$58,149	$61,509	$65,469	$73,540	$69,591	$70,891
Median Family Income	$65,739	$68,910	$69,985	$68,007	$69,987	$73,871	$75,677	$73,843	$80,915	$89,494	$91,729	$100,208	$97,426	$101,429
Median NonFamily Income	$42,938	$43,706	$43,667	$44,890	$43,199	$42,637	$46,220	$43,763	$41,670	$46,806	$43,809	$54,861	$56,717	$58,782
Median Male Income	$48,462	$51,802	$53,319	$50,307	$47,829	$50,040	$49,681	$52,611	$52,771	$55,682	$53,876	$64,493	$60,665	$66,353
Median Female Income	$42,086	$47,714	$45,417	$48,750	$50,750	$45,972	$44,599	$47,277	$44,799	$50,698	$53,322	$58,912	$61,488	$64,733

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	7,739	57.62%
Unemployed:	435	3.24%
Not In Labor Force:	5,258	39.15%
Total:	13,432	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	3,546	45.82%
Service:	1,396	18.04%
Sales and Office:	1,387	17.92%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	489	6.32%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	921	11.90%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	7,739	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $379,100, which is markedly greater than the national median ($332,700), is up $132,400 (53.67%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $32,400. The median gross rent is $1,254, which is falls short of the national median ($1,413), is up $374 (42.50%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $198. Of occupied housing, owners make up 37.16% (59.58% with a mortgage, 40.42% free-and-clear) and renters 62.84% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 16.15%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$246,700	$249,700	$270,900	$286,800	$299,100	$325,800	$332,700	$346,100	$346,700	$334,600	$341,700	$368,200	$378,700	$379,100

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	371	7.76%
$500 to $999:	982	20.54%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,899	39.71%
$1,500 to $1,999:	949	19.85%
$2,000 to $2,499:	261	5.46%
$2,500 to $2,999:	104	2.17%
$3,000 or more:	105	2.20%
No Rent:	111	2.32%
Total:	4,782	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$880	$927	$936	$961	$995	$1,027	$1,047	$1,086	$1,056	$1,068	$1,056	$1,180	$1,181	$1,254

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	1,685	22.14%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,143	15.02%
Renter Occupied:	4,782	62.84%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	7,610	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	7,610	83.85%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,466	16.15%
Total Housing Units:	9,076	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	2,582	28.45%
Multi-Family Units:	6,466	71.24%
Other Units:	28	0.31%
Total Housing Units:	9,076	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 39.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 93.30%, which is well above the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 7.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 2.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.40 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.05%). College enrollment is 18.89%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	276	2.24%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	550	4.46%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,429	27.78%
Some college, no degree:	2,344	18.99%
Associate's degree:	885	7.17%
Bachelor's degree:	2,874	23.28%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,985	16.08%
Total:	12,343	100%
High school or higher:	11,517	93.31%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	4,859	39.37%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	8,972	53.35%
Public Insurance:	6,504	38.67%
No Insurance:	1,342	7.98%
Total:	16,818	100%
Has Health Insurance:	15,476	92.02%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	10.5%	9.4%	9.1%	9.0%	11.0%	10.4%	11.4%	13.0%	11.4%	7.4%	6.6%	7.2%	8.0%	7.1%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	78	3.43%
Kindergarten:	115	5.06%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,114	49.05%
High school (grades 9-12):	535	23.56%
College or graduate school:	429	18.89%
Total:	2,271	100%
Early Childhood:	193	8.50%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,764	77.68%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Anchorage, Alaska
Borough:	Anchorage Borough
Timezone:	Alaska (GMT -09:00)
Local Time:	9:21:52 AM
Population:	18,590 [See All]
Area Code:	907
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	61.2225, -149.8677
Land Area:	6.721 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/99501/zip-code-99501.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	8,595Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,445Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	11,198Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	3,096Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	4,761Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	1,281Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$364,987,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$1,414,802,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	19,146Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Anchorage, AKSource: Census
CBSA Number:	11260Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	380,821Source: Census
MSA:	Anchorage, AK MSASource: Census
Land Area:	6.721 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.16 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	00Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	571951.26 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	0203000Source: Census
Place Name:	Anchorage municipality; AlaskaSource: Census

ZIP Code 99501 in Anchorage, AK

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 99501

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 99501

Sources & References