Anchorage, AK · standard
ZIP Code 99518
Anchorage, Alaska - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,225
- 1,045/sq mi High-density area
- $93,995
- Median income Above-median income area
- $323,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Anchorage pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,045
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99518 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 99518 (Anchorage, AK) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 232.4 in 2023 to 249.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 99518 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, home to 10,225 residents across 9.8 square miles, a density of 1,045 people per square mile, in the Anchorage time zone.
ZIP 99518 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,995 (30% above the average Alaska ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,808. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.8% and unemployment is 1.9%. Median home value is $323,400 (54% above the average Alaska ZIP) and median rent is $1,649; 57.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Anchorage, so 99518 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 99518
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Anchorage, AK
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99518.
- Construction
Construction
162 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
125 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
106 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
97 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
67 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 99518, 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
10,225
Population
9.8
Area (sq mi)
1,045
People / sq mi
Anchorage
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 99518?
31.9
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
7.9%
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?
$93,995
Median Household Income
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$51,808
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 99518 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)
$93,995 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
4,615housing units
4,615
Total Housing Units
4,196
Occupied Units
419
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$323,400
Median Home Value
+54% vs state ZIP avg
$1,649
Median Rent
1984
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
+7.3%
YoY Change (2024)
249
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+149%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 99518 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 201 |
| 2021 | +5.9% | 213 |
| 2022 | +8.1% | 230 |
| 2023 | +0.9% | 232 |
| 2024 | +7.3% | 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 932 business establishments in ZIP 99518, employing approximately 11,640 people with a combined annual payroll of $932,618,000.
932
Businesses
11,640
Employees
$932.6M
Annual Payroll
19
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 162 | 17.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 125 | 13.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 106 | 11.4% |
| Retail trade | 97 | 10.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 67 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 63 | 6.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 56 | 6.0% |
| Manufacturing | 49 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 40 | 4.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 37 | 4.0% |
| Information | 27 | 2.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 9 | 1.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 6 | 0.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.4% |
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 99518 vs 99515 →
ZIP 99518 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
- 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 99518 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 99518 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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
- 99501
Anchorage (99501)
$70,891 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 99518 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99515 | Anchorage, AK | 22,441 | 2.9 mi |
| 99513 | Anchorage, AK | 0 | 3.8 mi |
| 99517 | Anchorage, AK | 16,645 | 2.7 mi |
| 99501 | Anchorage, AK | 17,603 | 4.3 mi |
| 99502 | Anchorage, AK | 24,168 | 3.4 mi |
| 99508 | Anchorage, AK | 35,857 | 3.7 mi |
| 99507 | Anchorage, AK | 37,850 | 3.7 mi |
| 99504 | Anchorage, AK | 40,914 | 5.5 mi |
| 99506 | Jber, AK | 7,749 | 7.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 99518, 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 (10,225 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 99518 in?
ZIP code 99518 (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 99518?
ZIP code 99518 in Anchorage, AK has a population of 10,225 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99518?
The median household income in ZIP 99518 is $93,995, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99518?
The median home value in ZIP 99518 is $323,400, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99518?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99518 is White at 60.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99518?
ZIP code 99518 has 932 business establishments employing approximately 11,640 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99518?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99518 are: Construction (162), Wholesale trade (125), Other services (except public administration) (106). There are 19 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99518?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99518 increased by 7.3% 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 99518?
In ZIP code 99518, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.0% 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 99518?
In ZIP code 99518, approximately 57.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99518?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99518 is 7.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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