Anchorage, AK · standard
ZIP Code 99503
Anchorage, Alaska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,563
- 272/sq mi High-density area
- $76,144
- Median income Near-median income area
- $339,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Anchorage pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 272
- people per sq mi
- 32%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99503 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 99503 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, home to 14,563 residents across 53.6 square miles, a density of 272 people per square mile, in the Anchorage time zone.
ZIP 99503 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,144 (5% above the average Alaska ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,737. The poverty rate is 16.4%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $339,000 (61% above the average Alaska ZIP), with only 31.8% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,192.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 16 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Alaska and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 99503.
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 99503
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Anchorage, AK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99503.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
276 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
196 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
169 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
164 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
163 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 99503, 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
14,563
Population
53.6
Area (sq mi)
272
People / sq mi
Anchorage
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99503?
36.5
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
15.0%
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?
$76,144
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$46,737
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
16.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 99503 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)
$76,144 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
7,379housing units
7,379
Total Housing Units
6,103
Occupied Units
1,276
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$339,000
Median Home Value
+61% vs state ZIP avg
$1,192
Median Rent
1975
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
+11.9%
YoY Change (2024)
249
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+149%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 99503 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +4.3% | 188 |
| 2020 | +0.1% | 188 |
| 2021 | +5.4% | 198 |
| 2022 | +11.9% | 222 |
| 2024 | – | 249 |
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 1,756 business establishments in ZIP 99503, employing approximately 42,255 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,477,979,000.
1,756
Businesses
42,255
Employees
$3.5B
Annual Payroll
19
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 276 | 15.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 196 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 169 | 9.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 164 | 9.3% |
| Retail trade | 163 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 149 | 8.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 133 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 127 | 7.2% |
| Construction | 102 | 5.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 62 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 47 | 2.7% |
| Information | 34 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 28 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 25 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 24 | 1.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 16 | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 11 | 0.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99503, 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 (14,563 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 99503 in?
ZIP code 99503 (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 99503?
ZIP code 99503 in Anchorage, AK has a population of 14,563 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99503?
The median household income in ZIP 99503 is $76,144, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99503?
The median home value in ZIP 99503 is $339,000, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99503?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99503 is White at 44.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99503?
ZIP code 99503 has 1,756 business establishments employing approximately 42,255 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99503?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99503 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (276), Health care and social assistance (196), Accommodation and food services (169). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99503?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99503 increased by 11.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. 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 99503?
In ZIP code 99503, 60.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.4% 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 99503?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99503 is 16.1 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 99503?
In ZIP code 99503, approximately 31.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99503?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99503 is 16.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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