Anchorage, AK · standard
ZIP Code 99501
Anchorage, Alaska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,603
- 979/sq mi High-density area
- $70,891
- Median income Near-median income area
- $379,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Anchorage pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 979
- people per sq mi
- 37%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99501 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 99501 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, home to 17,603 residents across 18.0 square miles, a density of 979 people per square mile, in the Anchorage time zone.
ZIP 99501 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,891 (2% below the average Alaska ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,544. The poverty rate is 13.5%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $379,100 (80% above the average Alaska ZIP), with only 37.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,254.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Anchorage, so 99501 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 99501
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Anchorage, AK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99501.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
273 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
157 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
143 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
117 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
115 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 99501, Anchorage, AK · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
17,603
Population
18.0
Area (sq mi)
979
People / sq mi
Anchorage
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99501?
38.2
Median Age
53.1%
Male
46.9%
Female
12.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$70,891
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$52,544
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
16.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 99501 ranks among Alaska ZIPs
Anchorage, AK household income vs. every Alaska ZIP code
Median household income among 197 reporting Alaska ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,891 Top 46% higher than 54% of 197 Alaska ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,076housing units
9,076
Total Housing Units
7,610
Occupied Units
1,466
Vacant Units
1.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$379,100
Median Home Value
+80% vs state ZIP avg
$1,254
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.2%
YoY Change (2024)
316
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+216%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 99501 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +216% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +4.2% | 221 |
| 2020 | -3.3% | 213 |
| 2021 | +5.0% | 224 |
| 2022 | +3.2% | 231 |
| 2024 | – | 316 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,281 business establishments in ZIP 99501, employing approximately 19,146 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,414,802,000.
1,281
Businesses
19,146
Employees
$1.4B
Annual Payroll
19
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 273 | 21.3% |
| Retail trade | 157 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 143 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 117 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 115 | 9.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 72 | 5.6% |
| Construction | 67 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 62 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 58 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 56 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 46 | 3.6% |
| Information | 24 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 24 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 6 | 0.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 0.4% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 99501 vs 99513 →
ZIP 99501 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 99504
Anchorage (99504)
40,914 residents
- 99507
Anchorage (99507)
37,850 residents
- 99508
Anchorage (99508)
35,857 residents
- 99502
Anchorage (99502)
24,168 residents
- 99515
Anchorage (99515)
22,441 residents
- 99516
Anchorage (99516)
20,095 residents
- 99501
Anchorage (99501)
17,603 residents
- 99517
Anchorage (99517)
16,645 residents
- 99518 10,225
Anchorage (99518)
10,225 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 99501 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 99501 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 99516
Anchorage (99516)
$173,984 median income
- 99502
Anchorage (99502)
$116,071 median income
- 99515
Anchorage (99515)
$113,995 median income
- 99507
Anchorage (99507)
$107,992 median income
- 99517
Anchorage (99517)
$103,880 median income
- 99518
Anchorage (99518)
$93,995 median income
- 99504
Anchorage (99504)
$86,710 median income
- 99508
Anchorage (99508)
$79,314 median income
- 99506
Jber (99506)
$76,258 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 99501 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99513 | Anchorage, AK | 0 | 1.0 mi |
| 99508 | Anchorage, AK | 35,857 | 2.0 mi |
| 99518 | Anchorage, AK | 10,225 | 4.3 mi |
| 99506 | Jber, AK | 7,749 | 3.4 mi |
| 99517 | Anchorage, AK | 16,645 | 3.4 mi |
| 99504 | Anchorage, AK | 40,914 | 3.8 mi |
| 99515 | Anchorage, AK | 22,441 | 7.2 mi |
| 99507 | Anchorage, AK | 37,850 | 5.6 mi |
| 99502 | Anchorage, AK | 24,168 | 5.8 mi |
| 99516 | Anchorage, AK | 20,095 | 11.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99501, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,603 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 99501 in?
ZIP code 99501 (Anchorage) is located in Anchorage, Alaska. Anchorage contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/anchorage-ak.
What is the population of ZIP code 99501?
ZIP code 99501 in Anchorage, AK has a population of 17,603 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99501?
The median household income in ZIP 99501 is $70,891, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99501?
The median home value in ZIP 99501 is $379,100, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99501?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99501 is White at 53.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99501?
ZIP code 99501 has 1,281 business establishments employing approximately 19,146 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99501?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99501 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (273), Retail trade (157), Accommodation and food services (143). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99501?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99501 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 216%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99501?
In ZIP code 99501, 67.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 99501?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99501 is 16.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 99501?
In ZIP code 99501, approximately 37.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99501?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99501 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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