Girdwood, AK · standard

ZIP Code 99587

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

2,250
4/sq mi
$163,704
Median income
$630,200
Median home value
49.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Girdwood pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 99587 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 99587 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 625.0 square miles in Girdwood, Anchorage County, Alaska. The area is home to 2,250 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 99587 against Alaska and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 99587 sits at $163,704 (126% above the Alaska average), while per-capita income is $81,161. The poverty rate stands at 8.6% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $630,200 (200% above the state average) with median rent at $1,788 per month, and 82.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 99587 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 49.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 99587 sits relative to Alaska and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 99587

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 99587.

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 99587, Girdwood, 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

2,250

Population

625.0

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Anchorage

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 99587?

49.2

Median Age

57.0%

Male

43.0%

Female

7.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$163,704

Median Household Income

+126% vs state

$81,161

Per Capita Income

8.6%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 99587 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$163,704 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,593

Total Housing Units

860

Occupied Units

733

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.8%
Renter 17.2%

$630,200

Median Home Value

+200% vs state

$1,788

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 87 business establishments in ZIP 99587, employing approximately 600 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,397,000.

87

Businesses

600

Employees

$26.4M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 24 27.6%
Construction 14 16.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 7 8.1%
Retail trade 6 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 6.9%
Health care and social assistance 6 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 4.6%
Educational services 4 4.6%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 99587 in?
ZIP code 99587 (Girdwood) 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 99587?
ZIP code 99587 in Girdwood, AK has a population of 2,250 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 99587?
The median household income in ZIP 99587 is $163,704, which is 115% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 99587?
The median home value in ZIP 99587 is $630,200, which is 127% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 99587?
The largest racial group in ZIP 99587 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 99587?
ZIP code 99587 has 87 business establishments employing approximately 600 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 99587?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 99587 are: Accommodation and food services (24), Construction (14), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 99587?
In ZIP code 99587, 56.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.8% 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 99587?
In ZIP code 99587, approximately 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 99587?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 99587 is 8.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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