| City: | Anchorage, Alaska |
| Borough: | Anchorage Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 11:19:38 PM |
| Population: | 1,533 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 68.9394, -146.3249 |
| Land Area: | 2136.042 sq mi |
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ZIP code 99519 serves Alaska's Arctic Slope, covering 13,684 square miles of northern territory. Despite being classified under Anchorage, the actual service area lies far north at 68.9°N latitude, placing it above the Arctic Circle. This is one of the most remote postal ZIP codes in the United States.
The 1,533 residents counted here don't live in traditional homes. Instead, 1,510 people (98.5% of the population) reside in noninstitutionalized group quarters. With zero occupied housing units and only five structures (all classified as seasonal), this ZIP serves a transient workforce rather than a permanent residential community. The Postmark Drive address with 53 delivery points handles mail for workers at remote facilities.
Employment patterns tell the story of this Arctic outpost. Transportation and warehousing account for the dominant industry, with 1,458 workers listed in this sector alone. Per capita income reaches $132,014, typical of high-paying resource extraction and industrial operations in Alaska's remote areas. Public transit usage is notably high at 630 workers, likely shuttle systems serving isolated work sites.
The post office maintains 383 PO Boxes and 206 business delivery points for this vast territory. Mail service operates through a single city carrier route along Postmark Drive. This isn't a PO Box Only Zone, and the city delivery indicator shows service is available, though the extreme geography and work camp structure mean most mail goes through centralized facilities.
The Arctic Slope territory encompasses tundra, industrial sites, and seasonal operations across thousands of square miles. With a median age of 43.6 years and 89% of residents born in the United States, the workforce here consists primarily of American workers on rotation schedules. The five seasonal housing units suggest minimal permanent infrastructure beyond the operational facilities themselves.
The single street name 'Postmark Drive' with unit designators serves centralized mail facilities for the Arctic workforce.
ZIP Code 99519 has 1,533 residents and 0 households. The median age is 43.6 years, significantly older than the state (35.6) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 93.5% male and 6.5% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (74.7%, much higher than the state average of 59.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.2%, which is much higher than the state average (6.8%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,533Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,622Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 432 | 745 | 868 | 1,005 | 589 | 542 | 508 | 469 | 436 | 857 | 1,501 | 1,910 | 1,622 |
| Decennial Census | 1,316 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,533 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.6
Male Median Age: 43.8
Female Median Age: 37.3
| 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 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 102 | 54 | 103 | 105 | 191 | 191 | 194 | 122 | 218 | 104 | 43 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 20 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 1 | 115 | 74 | 106 | 116 | 199 | 195 | 201 | 128 | 232 | 115 | 44 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 1,145 | 72.29% |
| Black: | 46 | 2.90% |
| Hispanic:* | 218 | 13.76% |
| Asian: | 25 | 1.58% |
| American Indian: | 88 | 5.56% |
| Hawaiian: | 22 | 1.39% |
| Other: | 40 | 2.53% |
| Total: | 1,584 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,434 | 93.54% | 43.8 years |
| Females: | 99 | 6.46% | 37.3 years |
| Total: | 1,533 | 100% | 43.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,525 | 94.02% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 32 | 1.97% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 17 | 1.05% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 48 | 4.01% |
| Total Population: | 1,622 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,557 | 95.99% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 65 | 4.01% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($89,336), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $134,583 and female is $117,667, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $16,916 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 100.0%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.0%, which is markedly below the state rate (5.4%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (39.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $144,659 | $121,367 | $133,090 | $104,605 | $105,375 | $106,650 | $118,000 | $114,500 | $107,826 | $90,262 | $112,941 | $134,583 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $36,833 | $76,750 | $138,000 | $108,750 | $110,250 | $113,750 | $109,583 | $73,182 | $85,859 | $93,542 | $117,667 |
| Employed: | 1,605 | 98.95% |
| Unemployed: | 17 | 1.05% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1,622 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 376 | 23.43% |
| Service: | 164 | 10.22% |
| Sales and Office: | 109 | 6.79% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 630 | 39.25% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 326 | 20.31% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,605 | 100% |
In 2023, 22.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 97.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 1.70%, which is markedly below the state rate (11.20%). Private coverage is 98.30%, which is markedly above the state rate (65.50%). Public coverage is 3.10%, which is markedly below the state rate (37.10%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (21.20%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 45 | 2.81% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 874 | 54.59% |
| Some college, no degree: | 144 | 8.99% |
| Associate's degree: | 174 | 10.87% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 259 | 16.18% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 105 | 6.56% |
| Total: | 1,601 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,556 | 97.19% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 364 | 22.74% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,595 | 95.34% |
| Public Insurance: | 51 | 3.05% |
| No Insurance: | 27 | 1.61% |
| Total: | 1,673 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,646 | 98.39% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 21 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 21 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 99519 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 256 people with an annual payroll of $12,851,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 2,016Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 13Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,874,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $12,851,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 256Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99519 is located in Anchorage Borough, Alaska, within the Anchorage, AK Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 11260) and Alaska's 0th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 399,746 people, about 0.38% of whom live in ZIP Code 99519. It covers 2136.042 sq mi of land and a water area of 211.32 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Anchorage, AKSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 11260Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 399,746Source: Census |
| MSA: | Anchorage, AK MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 2136.042 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 211.32 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 |
We could not locate which school district 99519 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.