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Anchorage, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99518

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

10,225
1,045/sq mi
$93,995
Median income
$323,400
Median home value
31.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 99518 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.8 square miles in Anchorage, Anchorage County, Alaska. The area is home to 10,225 residents, producing a population density of 1,045 people per square mile, and falls within the Anchorage time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 99518 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99518 sits at $93,995 (30% above the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $51,808. The poverty rate stands at 7.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $323,400 (54% above the state average) with median rent at $1,649 per month, and 57.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99518 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.9, and the average commute is —. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Anchorage County, so you can benchmark 99518 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 99518

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99518.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 99518?

31.9

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

7.9%

Foreign-Born

White 60.6%
African American 5.9%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%

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

$51,808

Per Capita Income

7.8%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99518 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,995 Top 23% higher than 77% 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 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.0%

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

What does housing look like?

4,615

Total Housing Units

4,196

Occupied Units

419

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.7%
Renter 42.3%

$323,400

Median Home Value

+54% vs state

$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

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ZIP 99518 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 99518 ranks #8 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 99518 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 99518 ranks #5 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Anchorage County

99504 standard
Anchorage, AK
Pop: 40,914
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

Related Areas

Anchorage County Anchorage, AK Alaska

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99518 in? ▼
ZIP code 99518 (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 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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Official Data Resources for Anchorage, AK

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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