| City: | Anderson, Alaska |
| City Alias: | Nenana |
| Borough: | Denali Borough |
| Timezone: | Alaska (GMT -09:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:24:06 AM |
| Population: | 170 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 907 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 64.2816, -149.1318 |
| Land Area: | 26.966 sq mi |
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Anderson sits along the Alaska Railroad corridor in Denali Borough, about 80 miles south of Fairbanks. With 170 residents spread across 86 square miles of Interior Alaska terrain, it's one of those remote communities where the post office is a lifeline rather than a convenience. The community maintains 70 PO Boxes for 67 occupied households, meaning virtually every home relies on a box for mail service.
Despite its PO Box classification, Anderson does have limited rural delivery. Two rural carrier routes serve portions of the area, though most residents still use the post office. General Delivery is also available for those passing through or without a permanent box. Mail can be addressed to either "Anderson" or "Nenana," as both names are valid for this ZIP code.
The residents here are predominantly homeowners. Of the 67 occupied households, 54 (81%) own their homes. Median home values sit around $176,100, modest by national standards but typical for rural Alaska. The population skews older than college-age but isn't a retirement community. Median age is 38, and only 8 residents are 65 or older.
Work patterns set Anderson apart from most small towns. About 29% of workers do their jobs from home, a remarkably high rate for such a remote location. Transportation and warehousing dominate local employment, with 26 workers in that sector. The Alaska Railroad likely accounts for much of this, as Anderson has historically been a railroad stop. Median household income reaches $101,250, well above the national median and reflecting the premium wages common in Alaska's Interior.
Street names reflect a small, utilitarian community with a basic numbered grid and functional naming.
ZIP Code 99744 has 170 residents and 67 households (average 2.54 persons per household). The median age is 38.0 years, slightly older than the state (35.6) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.4% male and 47.6% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (86.5%, much higher than the state average of 59.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (3.5%, much lower than the state average of 15.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 170Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 120Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 6.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $101,875Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 67Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $192,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.54Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.07Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 383 | 208 | 188 | 192 | 160 | 131 | 113 | 98 | 120 | 151 | 130 | 124 | 125 | 120 |
| Decennial Census | 226 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 170 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 38
Male Median Age: 38.3
Female Median Age: 37.8
| 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 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Female | 3 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 13 | 16 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| White: | 147 | 94.23% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 1.92% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 6 | 3.85% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 156 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 89 | 52.35% | 38.3 years |
| Females: | 81 | 47.65% | 37.8 years |
| Total: | 170 | 100% | 38.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 116 | 96.67% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 4 | 3.33% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 120 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 120 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $101,875, which is far above the national median ($80,734), is up $34,375 (50.9%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,000. Family households earn a median of $120,000 versus $61,563 for nonfamily households (a difference of $58,437). By gender, male median income is $118,750 and female is $60,750, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $58,000 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 47.6%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (43.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $67,500 | $68,750 | $74,375 | $86,250 | $87,708 | $90,000 | $97,500 | $104,167 | $106,875 | $103,125 | $90,000 | $111,250 | $101,250 | $101,875 |
| Median Family Income | $72,500 | $76,250 | $84,250 | $93,438 | $94,063 | $96,250 | $101,875 | $117,500 | $121,875 | $119,375 | $118,750 | $124,375 | $114,375 | $120,000 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $51,250 | $51,458 | $58,750 | $60,625 | $61,250 | $56,250 | $68,125 | $75,000 | $80,625 | $74,375 | $82,500 | $93,333 | $89,375 | $61,563 |
| Median Male Income | $75,496 | $81,042 | $83,375 | $85,625 | $0 | $81,250 | $98,750 | $115,500 | $109,375 | $105,625 | $116,250 | $111,250 | $116,250 | $118,750 |
| Median Female Income | $62,656 | $62,750 | $64,375 | $61,964 | $0 | $76,250 | $75,625 | $78,750 | $80,000 | $51,875 | $54,500 | $73,750 | $0 | $60,750 |
| Employed: | 39 | 46.43% |
| Unemployed: | 1 | 1.19% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 44 | 52.38% |
| Total: | 84 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 12 | 30.77% |
| Service: | 17 | 43.59% |
| Sales and Office: | 2 | 5.13% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 4 | 10.26% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 4 | 10.26% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 39 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $192,000, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $91,200 (90.48%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $71,700. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $830 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $950. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. The vacancy rate is 58.25%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $100,800 | $114,600 | $130,000 | $137,500 | $117,700 | $121,600 | $125,000 | $115,600 | $120,300 | $162,500 | $156,300 | $162,500 | $176,100 | $192,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2 | 50.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 2 | 50.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 4 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $830 | $858 | $975 | $967 | $1,125 | $933 | $938 | $900 | $950 | $950 | $1,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 12 | 27.91% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 27 | 62.79% |
| Renter Occupied: | 4 | 9.30% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 43 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 43 | 41.75% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 60 | 58.25% |
| Total Housing Units: | 103 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 83 | 80.58% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 7 | 6.80% |
| Other Units: | 13 | 12.62% |
| Total Housing Units: | 103 | 100% |
In 2024, 19.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 97.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 5.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.40 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (63.89%). College enrollment is 11.11%, 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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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2 | 2.63% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 19 | 25.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 31 | 40.79% |
| Associate's degree: | 9 | 11.84% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10 | 13.16% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5 | 6.58% |
| Total: | 76 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 74 | 97.37% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 15 | 19.74% |
| Private Insurance: | 95 | 62.50% |
| Public Insurance: | 46 | 30.26% |
| No Insurance: | 11 | 7.24% |
| Total: | 152 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 141 | 92.76% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 14.8% | 18.2% | 6.1% | 5.7% | 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): | 23 | 63.89% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 9 | 25.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 4 | 11.11% |
| Total: | 36 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 32 | 88.89% |
ZIP Code 99744 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 22 people with an annual payroll of $1,802,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 79Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $482,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,802,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 22Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 99744 is located in Denali Borough, Alaska, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Alaska's 0th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 99744. It covers 26.966 sq mi of land and a water area of 3.648 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 26.966 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 3.648 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: | 0203220Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Anderson city; AlaskaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 99744 is in the Denali Borough School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 2 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 February 1, 2026.