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Eagle River, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99577

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

25,771
46/sq mi
$136,900
Median income
$437,000
Median home value
47.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Eagle River pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
46
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99577 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99577 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Eagle River, Anchorage County, Alaska, with 25,771 residents across 556.6 square miles, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the Anchorage time zone.

ZIP 99577 skews affluent, with a median household income of $136,900 (89% above the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $58,975. The poverty rate stands at 4.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. Housing costs here run $437,000 for a typical home value (108% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,771 a month; 80.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 99577 sits relative to Alaska and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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 99577

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eagle River, AK

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99577.

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 99577, Eagle River, 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

25,771

Population

556.6

Area (sq mi)

46

People / sq mi

Anchorage

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99577?

33.8

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 76.5%
African American 3.6%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

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?

$136,900

Median Household Income

+89% vs state

$58,975

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 99577 ranks nationally

Eagle River, AK household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$136,900 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.3%

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

What does housing look like?

11,036

Total Housing Units

10,509

Occupied Units

527

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.3%
Renter 19.7%

$437,000

Median Home Value

+108% vs state

$1,771

Median Rent

1989

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

+4.4%

YoY Change (2024)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 99577 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 185
2021 +5.7% 196
2022 +13.2% 221
2023 +2.8% 227
2024 +4.4% 237

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 500 business establishments in ZIP 99577, employing approximately 3,663 people with a combined annual payroll of $164,428,000.

500

Businesses

3,663

Employees

$164.4M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 89 17.8%
Construction 69 13.8%
Other services (except public administration) 63 12.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 50 10.0%
Retail trade 43 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 43 8.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 39 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 4.4%
Finance and insurance 20 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 3.2%
Manufacturing 10 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 8 1.6%
Information 8 1.6%
Wholesale trade 7 1.4%
Educational services 6 1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 0.8%
Utilities 3 0.6%

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

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99577 in? ▼
ZIP code 99577 (Eagle River) 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 99577? ▼
ZIP code 99577 in Eagle River, AK has a population of 25,771 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99577? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 99577 is $136,900, which is 79% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99577? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 99577 is $437,000, which is 57% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99577? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 99577 is White at 76.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99577? ▼
ZIP code 99577 has 500 business establishments employing approximately 3,663 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99577? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99577 are: Health care and social assistance (89), Construction (69), Other services (except public administration) (63). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 99577? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 99577 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 99577? ▼
In ZIP code 99577, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.3% 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 99577? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 99577 is 24.7 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 99577? ▼
In ZIP code 99577, approximately 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99577? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99577 is 4.7% 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.