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Anchorage, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99504

Anchorage County, Alaska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

40,914
2,480/sq mi
$86,710
Median income
$314,000
Median home value
31.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Anchorage pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
2,480
people per sq mi
66%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99504 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99504 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Anchorage, Anchorage County, Alaska, with 40,914 residents across 16.5 square miles, a density of 2,480 people per square mile, in the Anchorage time zone.

ZIP 99504 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,710 (20% above the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $42,046. Local economic indicators show a 7.6% poverty rate alongside 5.8% unemployment. Housing costs here run $314,000 for a typical home value (49% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,573 a month; 66.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Anchorage County, so you can benchmark 99504 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 99504

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Anchorage, AK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99504.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 99504, 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

40,914

Population

16.5

Area (sq mi)

2,480

People / sq mi

Anchorage

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99504?

34.9

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

12.0%

Foreign-Born

White 40.4%
African American 9.2%
Asian 15.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 8.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 3.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

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?

$86,710

Median Household Income

+20% vs state

$42,046

Per Capita Income

7.6%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

19.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 99504 ranks nationally

Anchorage, AK household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$86,710 Top 30% higher than 70% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

17,568

Total Housing Units

15,961

Occupied Units

1,607

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.1%
Renter 33.9%

$314,000

Median Home Value

+49% vs state

$1,573

Median Rent

1982

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

+4.2%

YoY Change (2024)

244

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+144%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 99504 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.3% 191
2021 +6.1% 203
2022 +8.1% 219
2023 +7.0% 234
2024 +4.2% 244

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 479 business establishments in ZIP 99504, employing approximately 5,647 people with a combined annual payroll of $231,500,000.

479

Businesses

5,647

Employees

$231.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 118 24.6%
Accommodation and food services 77 16.1%
Retail trade 55 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 44 9.2%
Construction 40 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 6.5%
Finance and insurance 19 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 3.5%
Information 11 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.9%
Educational services 5 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 99504 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 99504 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 99504 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 99504 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
99508 Anchorage, AK 35,857 2.3 mi
99507 Anchorage, AK 37,850 3.9 mi
99506 Jber, AK 7,749 4.5 mi
99501 Anchorage, AK 17,603 3.8 mi
99513 Anchorage, AK 0 4.7 mi
99516 Anchorage, AK 20,095 9.2 mi
99505 Jber, AK 6,174 5.7 mi
99518 Anchorage, AK 10,225 5.5 mi
99515 Anchorage, AK 22,441 7.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Anchorage County

99507 standard
Anchorage, AK
Pop: 37,850
99508 standard
Anchorage, AK
Pop: 35,857
99577 standard
Eagle River, AK
Pop: 25,771
99502 standard
Anchorage, AK
Pop: 24,168
99515 standard
Anchorage, AK
Pop: 22,441
99516 standard
Anchorage, AK
Pop: 20,095

Related Areas

Anchorage County Anchorage, AK Alaska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99504 in? ▼
ZIP code 99504 (Anchorage) is located in Anchorage County, Alaska. Anchorage County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/anchorage-ak.
What is the population of ZIP code 99504? ▼
ZIP code 99504 in Anchorage, AK has a population of 40,914 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99504? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 99504 is $86,710, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99504? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 99504 is $314,000, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99504? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 99504 is White at 40.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99504? ▼
ZIP code 99504 has 479 business establishments employing approximately 5,647 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99504? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99504 are: Health care and social assistance (118), Accommodation and food services (77), Retail trade (55). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99504? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99504 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. 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 99504? ▼
In ZIP code 99504, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.5% 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 99504? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99504 is 19.1 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 99504? ▼
In ZIP code 99504, approximately 66.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99504? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99504 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.