Anchorage, AK — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 99501 serves a portion of Anchorage, Alaska, within Anchorage Municipality. This community is home to approximately 55,651 residents, with a median age of 43.6 years. The median household income of $58,713 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $228,980 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 41% owner-occupied and 59% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Anchorage is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 132 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 52% and an unemployment rate of 4.6%, 99501 reflects the economic character of Anchorage Municipality in Alaska.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 55,651 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 435 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $58,713 | ↓ 13% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $228,980 | ↓ 24% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 132 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.6% | ↑ 18% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 27.1% | ↑ 138% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 52% | ↑ 49% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 43.6 yrs | ↑ 14% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 41% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 59% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 22,816 | — |