Jber, AK · standard
ZIP Code 99506
Anchorage, Alaska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,749
- 169/sq mi High-density area
- $76,258
- Median income Near-median income area
- 35.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jber pairs an above-median household income, in a rural, renter-heavy area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 169
- people per sq mi
- 0%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99506 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 99506 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jber, Anchorage, Alaska, home to 7,749 residents across 45.9 square miles, a density of 169 people per square mile, in the Anchorage time zone.
ZIP 99506 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,258 (5% above the average Alaska ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,266. The poverty rate is 9.9%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Anchorage, so 99506 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 99506
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jber, AK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99506.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 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 99506, Jber, 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
7,749
Population
45.9
Area (sq mi)
169
People / sq mi
Anchorage
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99506?
23.0
Median Age
55.9%
Male
44.1%
Female
4.0%
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?
$76,258
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$31,266
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 99506 ranks among Alaska ZIPs
Jber, 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)
$76,258 Top 39% higher than 61% of 197 Alaska ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alaska 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,402housing units
2,402
Total Housing Units
2,330
Occupied Units
72
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,048
Median Rent
1999
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 65 business establishments in ZIP 99506, employing approximately 754 people with a combined annual payroll of $51,449,000.
65
Businesses
754
Employees
$51.4M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 23.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 10.8% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 9.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 7.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 4.6% |
| Educational services | 3 | 4.6% |
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 99506 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
- 99515
Anchorage (99515)
22,441 residents
- 99501
Anchorage (99501)
17,603 residents
- 99517
Anchorage (99517)
16,645 residents
- 99518 10,225
Anchorage (99518)
10,225 residents
- 99506 7,749
Jber (99506)
7,749 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 99506 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 99506 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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
- 99501
Anchorage (99501)
$70,891 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 99506 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99508 | Anchorage, AK | 35,857 | 4.3 mi |
| 99501 | Anchorage, AK | 17,603 | 3.4 mi |
| 99504 | Anchorage, AK | 40,914 | 4.5 mi |
| 99513 | Anchorage, AK | 0 | 4.3 mi |
| 99507 | Anchorage, AK | 37,850 | 7.9 mi |
| 99518 | Anchorage, AK | 10,225 | 7.6 mi |
| 99517 | Anchorage, AK | 16,645 | 6.7 mi |
| 99515 | Anchorage, AK | 22,441 | 10.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99506, 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 (7,749 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 99506 in?
ZIP code 99506 (Jber) 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 99506?
ZIP code 99506 in Jber, AK has a population of 7,749 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99506?
The median household income in ZIP 99506 is $76,258, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99506?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99506 is White at 68.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99506?
ZIP code 99506 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 754 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99506?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99506 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (15), Accommodation and food services (13), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99506?
In ZIP code 99506, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 99506?
In ZIP code 99506, approximately 0.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 99.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99506?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99506 is 9.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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